Northern California Camping

Whether you're camping among towering redwoods, along rugged coastline, or in the High Sierra, you'll always find your perfect campsite with Moon Northern California Camping. A Campsite for Everyone: Pick the right tent or RV site with options ranging from secluded Sierra hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and wheelchair accessible options, and strategic lists of the best campgrounds for hiking, swimming, and more Ratings and Essentials: All campgrounds are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, biking, water-skiing, white water rafting, and hot springs Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground Skip the Crowds: Moon Northern California Camping contains many secluded spots and campgrounds that aren't available in the state's online reservation system Trailhead Access Campgrounds: Find sites that offer access to the John Muir Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and more, plus essential information on hiking Expert Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra knows his stuff; he's hiked 25,000 miles in and around these campgrounds for over 30 years Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campsites Whether you're a veteran or a first-time camper, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local insight will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Exploring more of the Golden State? Try Moon California Camping. Looking for some focused advice on outdoor recreation? Check out Moon California Hiking.

Moon Travel Guides: Your Adventure Starts Here Whether you're visiting towering redwoods, rugged coastline, or the High Sierra, you'll always find your perfect campsite with Moon Northern California Camping. A Campsite for Everyone: Pick the right campsite for your travel style with options ranging from secluded Sierra hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and wheelchair accessible options Ratings and Essentials: All campsites are rated by scenery and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, biking, water-skiing, white water rafting, and hot springs Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground Skip the Crowds: Moon Northern California Camping contains many secluded spots and campgrounds you won't need to reserve in advance Top RV and Tent Sites: Uncover the best spots with lists like "Best Scenic Campgrounds" or "Best for Hiking" Trusted Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra knows his stuff; he's hiked 25,000 miles in and around these campgrounds for over 30 years Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campsites Whether you're a veteran or a first-time camper, with Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice, you'll be ready to pitch your tent and enjoy the great outdoors. Exploring more of the Golden State? Try Moon California Camping. Looking for some focused advice on outdoor recreation? Check out Moon California Hiking or Moon California Fishing. Full coverage of: Redwood Empire, Shasta and Trinity, Lassen and Modoc, Mendocino and Wine Country, Sacramento and Gold Country, Tahoe and the Northern Sierra, the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey and Big Sur, the San Joaquin Valley, Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon

With its diverse landscape, mild climate, and magnificent scenery, California is truly the Golden State for outdoor enthusiasts. Camping Northern California will guide you to the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV while enjoying the myriad recreational opportunities the northern half of the stare has to offer. Featured here are hundreds of campgrounds accessible by car and managed by public agencies--everything from primitive sites for tents and self-contained RV's to plush resorts with spas, pools tennis courts, and even golf courses. Whether you're headed for the redwood forests, the High Sierra, or the San Francisco Bay area, let this book guide you to the perfect homes away from home.

Best Tent Camping Northern California’s Fifth Edition is your ultimate car camping adventure guide. An updated, user-friendly format lets you easily find the best campgrounds to fit your travel plans and meet your personal interests. Want to go mountain biking? There’s a campground for that. Does your idea of communing with nature include wine tasting? There’s a campground for that! This tried-and-true guide to Northern California’s most scenic campsites now includes five new campgrounds that feature hot springs, waterfalls, old growth redwoods, and even an astronomical observatory. Stay on top of your trip planning timeline with an embedded, easy-to-use reservation calendar.

Mrs. Jacob Rideout of California was a member of an 1888 camping party in northern California. Camping out in California (1889) describes their adventures at the redwood forests, the coast near Mendocino, Sonoma, the Santa Clara Valley, a G.A.R. conclave in Santa Cruz, Mount St. Helena, and a side trip to San Francisco.

This new edition offers updated area codes and phone numbers as well as current information on each of 100 accessible campsites, including contacts, fees, regulations, and nearby activities. 33 photos. Map.