8 hour stay limit at rest areas. Overnight parking not permitted.
Many/all devloped national forest campgrounds in California require an Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass (Golden Age) Pass. Call 909-382-2622, 2623, 2621 or go to www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/ for information and purchasing of the Adventure Pass.
Golden Age (62+ years old) & Golden Access (Handicapped) should get 1/2 price for campsites at all National Park Service, National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau Of Reclamation & US Fish & Wildlife Serivce campgrounds.
National Forest reservations: 1-877-444-6777 or Reserveusa.com.
An additional fee of $4 to $6 is usually required for a towed vechile at many/most national forest campgrounds in California for which there is a base fee.
California State Parks are up around $25/night.
Angeles National Forest Camping Info. & more
Angeles National Forest Camping Info.
Yuma, AZ
Dispersed Camping Area
Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA)
Bureau Of Land Management (BLM)
My main entrance to Imperial Dam LTVA is Arizona so see Arizona BLM LTVAs.
Blythe
Dispersed Camping Area
Midland Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA)
Bureau Of Land Management (BLM)
I10 exit 239 in Blythe turn north on Lovekin Ave & go 10 miles to LTVA. Dispersed camping, no water (see comment below), no RV limit, dumpsters, dump station (see comment below)
Visited 11-05-11: Dump station, turn right @ kiosk & go 1/4 mile to dump. Water I10 exit 239 in Blythe turn south for 1 block to Miller Park. Permit to one BLM LTVA area gives access to all.
Holtville
Dispersed Camping Area
Hot Spring Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) Campground
Bureau Of Land Management (BLM)
From I8 Exit 131, turn north (toward Holtville) onto SR115 for .1 miles & then turn right onto Old Hwy 80 for 1.0 miles. The LTVA is on the other side of the canal but the bridge has been washed out & the road is blocked. You can turn left right at the road block & go 2.5 miles along the canal to a narrow bridge. Go straight on the other side of the bridge for 1.5 miles to the LTVA. The LTVA host doesn't recommend this route because it is narrow & if you get to close to the side you'll get stuck. I drove it in the van.
Instead:
From I8 Exit 131, turn north (toward Holtville) onto SR115 for 1.3 miles & turn right onto Miller Road (SR33). Go 1.0 milles to Nelson Point Road & turn right. 1.1 miles brings you to the narrow bridge mentioned above. From there go 1.5 miles to the LTVA.
I actually got to the LTVA from I8 Exit 143 by turning north & then left (west) onto Old Hwy 80 for 10.+ miles to the LTVA. Old Hwy 80 runs right beside the west bound lanes of I8.
There is also LTVA land on the south side of I8 Exit 131 but after all the fun I had getting to the north side I passed up trying to find it, even with convoluted instructions from the LTVA Host.
Dispersed camping, no RV limit, There appeared to be 3 vault toilets near the campground host, RV dump & water @ Storage Depot in Holtville. You'll see the building on the left as you enter town.
Visited 01/15/12: Room for 30 rigs or so. Pretty full when I visited on this date. Popular because of the hot springs which I forgot about.
Calexico
Dispersed Camping Area
Tamarisk Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) Campground
Bureau Of Land Management (BLM)
From I8 Exit 143 turn south (toward Calexico) onto SR98 west. Go 2.0 miles & turn left @ the small LTVA sign onto a dirt road. Go .1 miles & turn right & go another .1 miles to camping area. All I saw was a small dispersed area for maybe 20 rigs, no RV limit, dumpster. Dump station & water in Holtville (see above). Calexico probably has facilities too.
Visited 01/15/12 Only 4 big rigs in the camping area, including the host. 15 miles to Calexico & 15 miles to Holtville.
Winterhaven
Dispersed Camping Area
Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) Campground
Bureau Of Land Management (BLM)
From I8 Exit 164 turn south & go .5 miles to camping area. Dispersed area about 1/2 mile square. no RV limit, dumpster. Propane & water (containers only) @ Shell station. A couple of nearby campgrounds may have dump & water for a fee. Yuma is 12 miles away.
Visited 01/15/12 Plenty of space for more rigs on this date. 14 day camping 3 miles west on side road running along I8 westbound lanes.
Exit 161 (CA-20 West) off I-80 near Cisco Grove. CA-20 West 3-4 miles to FR-18 at the Bowman sign.
Mile 8, Lindsey , turn left onto FR-17 at about mile 8 and follow signs 4 miles. Last 1/2 mile or so requires 4WD.
Mile 20, Catfish and Meadow junction.
.7 miles to Catfish .
7 miles to Meadow (4WD required).
Camping Areas:
Some dispersed camping miles 1-10 of FR-18.
Lots of dispersed camping after mile 10 of FR-18.
Some dispersed camping on FR-17 and side road to Carr .
Mile 8, Carr/Feely Trailhead (see below) has several campsites (free).
Mile 16, Bowman Campground at the east end of the (free)
Mile 17, Jackson Creek Campground at the east end of the (free)
Mile 21, Jackson Meadows Reservoir Recreation Area ($).
Trailheads::
Five s Basin Trail, turn right onto FR-17 mile 8 at the Carr /Feely sign. Follow signs 3 miles to end of road and camping area. Trailhead is gated road on left as you enter camping area.
Crooked s Basin trailhead is 1 mile down Five s Basin Trail (above).
Mile 10.5, Loney Meadow Trail and Grouse s Basin Trails junction.
Launches:
Mile 15, Bowman launch (You have to back 200 feet down a narrow dirt
road). Also one somewhere before Bowman Campground and one may be on the other side of the through Bowman Campground.
Mile 21, Jackson Meadows Reservoir Recreation Area.
Butte Valley National Grasslands:
Butte Valley National Grasslands Info
Butte Valley National Grassland Camping Info.
Carrizo Plain National Monument (BLM):
Carrizo Plain National Monument (BLM) Info
Maricopa
Carrizo Plain National Monument (BLM)
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
West of Soda Lake Road, 10.4 miles south of Goodwin Education Center and 19 miles north of State Highway 166. Donation, 12 sites, no drinking water, portable toilets, 14 day limit, year round. more Info..
Maricopa
Carrizo Plain National Monument (BLM)
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
4.5 miles south of Soda Lake Road at the end of Selby Road. Donation, 13 sites, no drinking water, portable toilets, 14 day limit, year round. more Info..
Nestled at the base of the Caliente Mountains.
Channel Islands National Park:
Cleveland National Forest Info.
Cleveland National Forest Camping Info. & more
Cleveland National Forest Camping Info
Also see Pacific Coast (CA1 - South)
Trailheads:Death Valley National Park Info.
Gas within park at Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Stovepipe Wells Village, Panamint Springs and Scottys Castle. Showers at Furnace Creek Inn &Ranch, Stovepipe Wells Village and Panamint Springs. ATMs at Furnace Creek In and Stovepipe Wells. Laundromat and Post Office at Furnace Creek Inn. Gas and showers at junction US-95 in Nevada, 24 miles north of Death Valley Junction.Devils Postpile National Monument:
Devils Postpile National Monument.
National Forest Service charges a fee to gain access to the entrance of Devils Postpile National Monument. Fee not covered by National Parks pass.Eldorado National Forest Info.
Eldorado National Forest Forest Camping Info.
Eldorado National Forest Dispersed Camping Info.
Eldorado National Forest Campground Camping Info
Eldorado National Forest RV Camping Info.
Also see Mokelumne Wilderness & Wright Recreation Area
Golden Gate National Recreation Area:
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Info.
CampingInyo National Forest Camping Info. & more
Inyo National Forest Camping Info.
Also see Devil's Postpile National Monument
Isabella Lake Info & more
Sequoia National Forest Ranger Station off CA-155. Follow signs for camping &hiking info.Lake Isabella
Auxiliary Dam Recreation Area Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located on the southern end of Lake Isabella off Highway 178. Dirt road; Open camping; No limit on trailer length; Restrooms-3 flush type, and chemical toilets; RV dump station $10 fee. Open year round. Supplies at the town of Lake Isabella. $10 fee per vehicle per day May through September or $50 for a annual pass. Southern Sierra Passes can be purchased at local Forest Service offices.
Lake Isabella
Main Dam Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located at the southern end of Lake Isabella off Highway 155. Paved road; 82 family units; Trailers up to 45'; Restrooms-1 flush type, no showers; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; RV dump station - $7. Open May to Sept. Supplies at the town of Lake Isabella. $18.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle. Open for overflow on holiday weekends.
Lake Isabella
Pioneer Point Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located off Highway 155 on west side of Lake Isabella. Paved road; 78 family units; Trailers up to 30'; Restrooms-4 flush type with metered showers; No water; Fire rings, tables and grills; Marina access; Playground; Fish cleaning station. Open year round. Supplies at the town of Lake Isabella. $20.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle.
Lake Isabella
French Gulch Group Area
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located off Highway 155 on west side of Lake Isabella. Paved road; A group use area for 100 people maximum. Suitable for RV's; Restrooms-1 flush type with showers; No water; Large fire ring, tables and grills; Sheltered area; Open year round. Supplies at the town of Lake Isabella. $300.00 per night.
Lake Isabella
Hungry Gulch Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located off Highway 155 on west side of Lake Isabella. Paved road; 78 family units; Trailers up to 30'; Restrooms-3 flush type with metered showers; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; Playground. Open Apr. to Sept. Supplies at Lake Isabella or Wofford Heights. $20.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle.
Lake Isabella
Boulder Gulch Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located off Highway 155 on west side of Lake Isabella. Paved road; 78 family units; Trailers up to 45'; Restrooms-3 flush type with metered showers; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; Playground; Fish cleaning station. Open Apr. to Sept. Supplies at Lake Isabella or Wofford Heights. $20.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle.
Lake Isabella
Tillie Creek Campground & Group Area
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located off Highway 155 south of Wofford Heights. Paved road; 159 family units, 4 for individuals with disabilities; Trailers up to 45'; Restrooms-7 flush type with metered showers, and chemical toilets; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; Playground; Fish cleaning station; RV dumping station, $8; and Amphitheater. Open year round. Supplies at Wofford Heights. $20.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle. There are 4 group use areas, #1 is an accessible site. All contain water; tables, grills and shelters in areas. No limit on trailer length:
#1-60 people maximum; $150.00 per night; Open Apr. to Sept.
#2-150 people maximum; $300.00 per night; Open year round.
#3-80 people maximum; $200.00 per night; Open Apr. to Sept.
#4-60 people maximum; $150.00 per night; Open Apr. to Sept.
Lake Isabella
Live Oak North Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located on west side of Highway 155 south of Wofford Heights. Paved road; 60 family units; Trailers up to 30'; Restrooms-2 flush type with metered showers; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; Supplies at Wofford Heights. $20.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle.
Lake Isabella
Live Oak South Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located on west side of Highway 155 south of Wofford Heights. Paved road; 90 family units; Trailers up to 30'; Restrooms-3 flush type with metered showers; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; Open for overflow on holiday weekends. Supplies at Wofford Heights. $20.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle.
Lake Isabella
Live Oak Group Area
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
100 people maximum; Trailers up to 30'; Restrooms-1 flush type with showers; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; Open May to Sept. Supplies at Wofford Heights. $300.00 per night.
Lake Isabella
Paradise Cove Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located on south shore of Lake Isabella off Highway 178. Paved road; 58 family units and 80 RV sites; No limit on Trailer length; Restrooms-2 flush type, 1 with metered showers, and chemical toilets; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; RV dump station, $8; Fish cleaning station. Open year round. Supplies at Mtn. Mesa. $20.00 per night. Sites 59-138, $14.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle.
Lake Isabella
Camp 9 Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located on the east side of Lake Isabella off Sierra Way. Paved road; 109 family units; No limit on Trailer length; Restrooms-1 flush type, no showers; Chemical toilets; RV dump station $8.00; Fish cleaning station. Group area pads #1 & 2 at $160.00 per night, have shelters, tables, grills and water; #2 is an accessible site. Group sites are $90.00 per night. Open year round. Supplies at Kernville. Individual sites are $17.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle for overnight camping. $5.00 day use parking. Now operated by US Forest Svc. and is first come first serve.
Lake Isabella
Stine Cove Recreation Area Campground
Lake Isabella
Sequoia National Forest
Located on the east side of Lake Isabella off Sierra Way. Open camping; Free use area; Chemical toilets. No limit on trailer length. Open year round. Supplies at Kernville.
John Muir Wilderness Area Info.
Tom's Place, Rock Creek Road, camping in developed campgrounds only. I saw several NFS campgrounds @ $11/night.Joshua Tree National Park Info.
Camping Areas:Kings Canyon National Park Info.
Several campgrounds ranging from $8-$14. Everything was snowed in when I visited early April. They say you can do roadside camping. Nothing was available outside the park in the northern section of Sequoia National Monument.Klamath National Forest Camping Info. & more
Klamath National Forest Camping Info.
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit:
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Camping Info. & more
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Camping Info.
A couple of miles southeast on Gray Eagle on CA-89.Lassen National Forest Camping Info. & more
Lassen National Forest Camping Info.
Also see Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park:
Lassen Volcanic National Park Info.
Gas in Shingleton.Lava Beds National Monument Info.
Lava Beds National Forest Camping Info.
Los Padres National Forest Info.
Los Padres National Forest Camping Info. & more
Los Padres National Forest Camping Info.
No roadside camping on US-1 the last 72 miles to Monterey so I guess that means roadside camping permitted from Morro Bay to that sign.Also see Pacific Coast (CA1 - South)
Manzanar National Historic Site:
Manzanar National Historic Site Info.
Mendocino National Forest Info.
Mendocino National Forest Camping Info. & more
Mendocino National Forest Camping Info.
Modoc National Forest Camping Info. & more
Modoc National Forest Camping Info Info.
Fall River Mills
Pit River Recreation Area Campground
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
From Fall River Mills take SR178 west about 5 miles, look for the square cement structure in the bottom of the drainage by the 30 mph sign. Donation, 8 sites (0 pull thrus), 2 with parking spur, water is from a nearby spring, toilets?, 14 day limit, open year round.
Mojave Desert National Preserve:
Mojave Desert National Preserve Info.
Mojave Desert National Preserve Camping Info.
Gas &stuff at Baker &Nipton on I-15. Several gas stations between Baker &Nipton.Mokelumne Wilderness Info. & more
Camping Areas:Muir Woods National Monument Info.
CampingI'm planning a trip up the Pacific Coast this summer, going from Morro Bay, CA to Bellingham, WA. My objective is to remain as close to the coast as possible at the lowest cost possible. I don't want to camp more than 20 miles from the ocean unless there's something really interesting.
I'm driving a 25ft class A motorhome & pulling a 6500lb van, I've included National Forest Service campgrounds so I'll at least have a campsite for the night if I can't find any dispersed camping.
The following is the result of some of my research so far. Note: I haven't been to most of these sites yet.
The listings are from south to north (I hope).
There is waste station available for no fee at Buckman Springs Rest Area off Interstate 8 at Buckman Springs exit.
Alpine
Viejas Casino
W. Willows Road exit off I-8 in Alpine. Free, 3 day limit, large lot holds 30+ RVs?, no facilities. more Info..
Pine Valley
Bobcat Meadows Campground (3300ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Pine Valley, CA, take Interstate 8 east 6.3 miles to Buckman Springs exit. At end of ramp, turn right and go 0.1 miles to stop sign. Turn left at sign onto Old Highway 80 and go 2.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. $5, 20 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 36ft RV limit, vault toilet, no water, open all year. more Info. & still more Info..
Pine Valley
Boulder Oaks Campground (3800ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Pine Valley, CA, take I8 east 6.3 miles to Buckman Springs exit. At end of off ramp, turn right and go 0.1 miles to stop sign. Continue straight onto Buckman Springs Rd. and go 3.3 miles to Corral Canyon Off Road Vehicle Area sign (Corral Canyon Rd. - Forest Rt. 17S04). Turn right onto Corral Canyon Rd. and go 5.9 miles to "Y" intersection (Four Corners Trailhead sign). Bear left onto Skye Valley Rd. and go 1.9 to campground. NOTE: After 3 miles, Corral Canyon Rd. becomes single lane with few turnouts. The road is also winding with low overhanging branches, rock slides and at least one low-water crossing bridge. $14, 34 sites (12 pull thrus), 49ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, water spigots (threaded), Jun thru Feb. more Info. & still more Info..
Pine Valley
Burnt Rancheria Campground (5500ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Pine Valley, CA, take Interstate 8 east 1.1 miles to Sunrise Highway Scenic Byway (S1) exit. Bear right onto the exit and at the stop sign, turn left onto the Sunrise Highway Scenic Byway (S1). Go 9.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. $19, 108 sites (0 pull thrus), 42ft RV limit, 14 day limit,flush & vault toilets, water spigots (not threaded), May 15 thru Oct 31. more Info. & still more Info..
Pine Valley
Cibetts Flat Campground (4100ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Pine Valley, CA, take Interstate 8 east 9.2 miles to Cameron Station exit. At end of exit ramp, turn left onto Kitchen Creek Rd. and go 4.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. $10, 24 sites (0 pull thrus), 50ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, water spigots (threaded), open all year. more Info. & still more Info..
Pine Valley
Coral Canyon Campground (3500ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
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From Pine Valley, CA, take Interstate 8 east 6.3 miles to Buckman Springs exit. At end of off ramp, turn right and go 0.1 miles to stop sign. Continue straight onto Buckman Springs Rd. and go 3.3 miles to Corral Canyon Off Road Vehicle Area sign (Corral Canyon Rd. - Forest Rt. 17S04). Turn right onto Corral Canyon Rd. and go 5.9 miles to "Y" intersection (Four Corners Trailhead sign). Bear right and go 1.4 miles to campground. Free w/Adventure Pass, 22 sites (0 pull thrus), 50ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, open all year. more Info. & still more Info..
Pine Valley
Laguna Campground (6000ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Pine Valley, CA, take Interstate 8 east 1.1 miles to Sunrise Highway Scenic Byway (S1) exit. Bear right onto the exit and at the stop sign, turn left onto the Sunrise Highway Scenic Byway (S1). Go 12.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to the campground. $17, 103 sites (2 pull thrus), 40ft RV limit, 14 day limit, flush & vault toilets, water spigots (threaded), coin operated showers, open all year.
Flush toilets closed during fall & winter. Water & showers? more Info. & still more Info..
Lake Elsinore
Blue Jay Campground (3400ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Lake Elsinore, CA, take State Rt. 74 south 5.7 miles to Blue Jay campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 5.1 miles to campground on right. NOTE: Although paved, after 4 miles, the access road narrows to a wide single-lane road. $20, 50 sites (1 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 49ft RV limit, vault toilet, water (hand pump), dumpsters?, May 31 thru Nov 31. RV waste station, with no potable water, is available for a fee 3.8 miles north of campground on State Rt. 74 at the Ortega Oaks RV Park. more Info. & still more Info..
Lake Elsinore
El Cariso North Campground (2600ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Lake Elsinore, CA, take State Rt. 74 south 5.9 miles to campground on right. $15, 24 sites (1 pull thru), 14 day limit, 39ft RV limit, vault toilet, water spigots (threaded), dumpsters?, May 31 thru Nov 31. RV waste station, with no potable water, is available for a fee 3.8 miles north of campground on State Rt. 74 at the Ortega Oaks RV Park. more Info. & still more Info..
Lake Elsinore
Upper San Juan Campground (1800ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Lake Elsinore, CA, take State Rt. 74 south 10.3 miles to campground on right. Not RV friendly. $18, 18 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 22ft RV limit, vault toilet, water spigots (not threaded), dumpsters?, May 31 thru Nov 31.
Area marked as closed on 01/23/12. more Info. & still more Info..
Lake Elsinore
Wildomar Campground (2400ft)
Santa Ana Mountain Range
Cleveland National Forest
From Lake Elsinore, CA, take State Rt. 74 south 5.7 miles to South Main Divide Rd. Turn left onto South Main Divide Rd. and go 10 miles to campground. NOTE: Although paved, after 5 miles, South Main Divide Rd. turns into single lane with some turnouts. It is rough in places with some pavement breaks. $10, 11 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 52ft RV limit, vault toilet, water (hand pump), dumpsters?, May 31 thru Nov 31. more Info. & still more Info..
Cambria
Morro Bay
CA1 Cambria & Moonstone Beach
Moonstone Beach is situated between a couple of California State Parks. Free, drinking water, Restrooms. Nearest dump station is at San Simeon State Park. more Info..
Ojai
Middle Lion Campground
Rose Valley Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
Follow Highway 33 north of Ojai for 14.7 miles to the Rose Valley Road turnoff (6N31) which is at mile marker 25.84. Turn right and follow the paved road 4.8 miles. Turn right and go 0.8 miles to Middle Lion Campground. Watch out for the rough sections of road. Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass. 8 sites, 14 day limit. more Info..
Ojai
Rose Valley Falls
Rose Valley Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
Follow Highway 33 north from Ojai 14.7 miles to mile marker 25.84. Turn right at the Rose Valley Road (6N31) turnoff and follow the paved road for 3.1 miles. Turn right again at the Rose Valley Campground sign (across from the lower lake) and follow this road 0.6 miles into Rose Valley Campground. Watch out for rough sections of road. Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass. 9 sites, 14 day limit, RVs under 30ft. more Info..
Ojai
Wheeler Gorge Campground (1750ft)
Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
From Ojai, CA, take State Rt. 33 north 6.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. $16, 71 sites (5 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 36ft RV limit, vault toilets, water spigots (not threaded), dumpsters?, Apr thru Sept. more Info. & still more Info..
Reservations are accepted at Paradise, Fremont, Los Prietos, Upper Oso. See reservations above.
Hwy 154 looks to be 1500ft climb in 1 to 2 miles on topographical map.
Los Padres National Forest (South Section)
An RV waste station is available for a fee at Cachuma Lake County Park on State Rt. 154.
Santa Barbara
Cachuma Campground
Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
From Santa Barbara Hwy 101, 25 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, to Armour Ranch Road, then 12 miles up Happy Canyon Road. Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass. $5.00 per each extra vehicle. 6 sites, R/V - no hookups. more Info..
Santa Barbara
East Camino Cielo
Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
From Santa Barbara Hwy 101, 10 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, turn east (right)at top of grade onto East Camino Cielo. Drive 4-5 miles, see many turnouts w/fantastic views. Dry camping only.
Santa Barbara
Fremont Campground (1000)
Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
In Santa Barbara, CA, take State Rt. 154 north 12 miles to Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign (Paradise Rd.). Turn right onto Paradise Rd. and go 2.6 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground. $15, 14 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 28ft RV limit, flush toilets, water spigots (threaded), dumpsters?, Apr thru Oct. more Info. & still more Info..
Santa Barbara
Little Pine Spring Campground
Los Padres National Forest
From Santa Barbara Hwy 101, 10 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, 6.7 miles east on Paradise Road. $5?, dispersed sites, 14 day limit, no drinking water.
Santa Barbara
Los Prietos Campground (880ft)
Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
In Santa Barbara, CA, take State Rt. 154 north 12 miles to Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign (Paradise Rd.). Turn right onto Paradise Rd. and go 3.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground. $15, 37 sites (1 pull thru), 14 day limit, 35ft RV limit, flush toilets, water spigots (not threaded), dumpsters?, Apr thru Oct. more Info. & still more Info..
Santa Barbara
Paradise Campground (1000ft)
Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
In Santa Barbara, CA, take State Rt. 154 north 12 miles to Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign (Paradise Rd.). Turn right onto Paradise Rd. and go 3.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground. $20, 14 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 47ft RV limit, flush toilets, water spigots (not threaded), dumpsters?, Apr thru Oct. more Info. & still more Info..
Santa Barbara
Santa Ynez Campground
Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
From Santa Barbara Hwy 101, 10 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, 8 miles east on Paradise Rd., $8?, 34 sites, 22ft RV limit - no hookups. more Info. & still more Info..
Santa Barbara
Upper Oso Campground (1040ft)
Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Los Padres National Forest
In Santa Barbara, CA, take State Rt. 154 north 12 miles to Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign (Paradise Rd.). Turn right at sign onto Paradise Rd. and go 6 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 5N15). Bear left at sign onto Rt. 5N15 and go 1.5 miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 5N15 is paved, single lane with turnouts. $15, 23 sites (2 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 46ft RV limit, flush toilets, water spigots (threaded), dumpsters?, Open all year. more Info. & still more Info..
Los Padres National Forest (North Section)
An RV waste station is available at San Simeon State Park on State Rt. 1. Another one is available at Pfeiffer State Park on State Rt. 1.
Atascadero
Cerro Alto Campground (1000ft)
Los Padres National Forest
From Atascadero, CA, take State Rt. 41 west 6.9 miles to campground sign (sign is tucked into hillside). Turn left into campground. NOTE: Paved road between fee booth and campground is narrow, winding and single lane with turnouts. $18, 22 sites (1 pull thru), 14 day limit, 44ft RV limit, vault toilets, water spigots (not threaded), dumpsters?, Open all year. more Info..
Carmel
Bottchers Gap Campground (1860ft)
Los Padres National Forest
From Carmel, CA, take State Rt. 1 south 11.2 miles to Palo Colorado sign. Turn left at sign and go 7.7 miles on Palo Colorado to campground. NOTE: The Palo Colorado road is paved, but is steep and winding and single-lane with turnouts most of the way. $12, 12 tent sites only, (0 pull thru), 14 day limit, (0ft RV limit, vault toilets, Water is available at the Julia Pfeiffer-Burns State Park located 14.9 miles south of campground on State Rt. 1., dumpsters?, Open all year. more Info..
Greenfield
Arroyo Seco Campground (1200ft)
Los Padres National Forest
In Greenfield, CA, at intersection of El Camino Real and Elm Ave., take Elm Ave. (County Rt. G16) west 5.6 miles to an intersection. Turn left onto Arroyo Seco Rd. (staying on Rt. G16) and go 6.6 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Arroyo Seco Rd., and go 4.5 miles to campground entrance. $20/developed, $15/primitive, 49 sites (0 pull thru), 14 day limit, 45ft RV limit, vault toilets, water spigots (not threaded), dumpsters?, Open all year. more Info..
Santa Margarita
KCL Campground
Carrizo Plain BLM
Located just west of Soda Lake Road, 10.4 miles south of Goodwin Education Center, and 19 miles north of State Highway 166 at: N 35° 5' 26.1", W 119° 44' 5.59" (35.090583, -119.734886). Free?, 14 day limit, 12 sites, year round, no drinking water, restooms?.
Santa Margarita
La Panza Campground (100ft)
Los Padres National Forest
From Santa Margarita, CA, take State Rt. 58 east 1.1 miles to "Y" intersection. At the intersection, bear left (staying on Rt. 58) and go 31.7 miles to La Panza Ranch sign (Pozo Rd.). Turn right onto Pozo Rd. and go 7.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. NOTE: After 3 miles, Pozo Rd. changes from a paved to dirt surface. The Forest Service recommends that RVs not use the last 3 miles of Pozo Rd. Free but Adventure Pass required, 12 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 45ft RV limit, vault toilets, no water, dumpsters?, Open all year. more Info..
Santa Margarita
Selby Campground
Carrizo Plain BLM
Located 4.5 miles south of Soda Lake Road at the end of Selby Road. From the Goodwin Education Center travel .8 miles southeast of the Ed Center road on Soda Lake Road turn right (south) on Selby Road. From State Highway 166 travel north 28.8 miles on Soda Lake Road to Selby Road. The campground is located at: N 35° 7' 41.29", W 119° 50' 27.26" (35.128135, -119.840907). Free?, 14 day limit, 13 sites, year round, no drinking water, restroom.
San Simeon
Kirk Creek Campground (100ft)
Los Padres National Forest
From San Simeon, CA, take State Rt. 1 north 35.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. $22, 34 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 44ft RV limit, flush toilets, water spigots (not threaded), dumpsters?, Open all year. more Info..
San Simeon
Plaskett Creek Campground (200ft)
Los Padres National Forest
From San Simeon, CA, take State Rt. 1 north 29.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground. $22, 45 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 49ft RV limit, flush toilets, water spigots (not threaded), dumpsters?, Open all year. more Info..
San Simeon
Ponderosa Campground (1500ft)
Los Padres National Forest
From San Simeon, CA, take State Rt. 1 north 5.1 miles to Nacimiento Rd. sign. Turn right onto Nacimiento Rd. and go 13.6 miles to campground sign. Turn (hard) right at sign and cross bridge into campground. NOTE: Although paved, Nacimiento Rd. is steep and winding with some hairpin turns that is also narrow in places. $22, 22 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 37.5ft RV limit, vault toilets, water spigots (not threaded) (Water system may be inoperable.), dumpsters?, Open all year. more Info..
Paso Robles
Fairground Camping
California Mid-States Fairgrounds
Exit northbound Highway 101 on Spring Road or Paso Robles Street; southbound at 24th or 18th Streets. $12/night. Some electric/drinking water hookups.
Fort Bragg
Camp One
Between Willits and Fort Bragg off SR 20 (Willits is 20-30 miles away). Free, 10 or less, 14 day limit, Restrooms, Year round.
Topo USA shows Willits KOA a couple of miles west of Willits? more Info..
Hollister
Dispersed Camping
Clear Creek Management Area
Bureau Of Land Management
From SR 25 S of Hollister, past Pinnacles National Monument, left onto Coalinga-Los Gatos Creek CR to mgt area turnoff. Free, 14 day limit, Dispersed Camping, Free Camping. more Info..
Hollister
Oak Flat Campground
Clear Creek Management Area
Bureau Of Land Management
From CA 25 south, turn onto the Coalinga/Los Gatos Creek County Road. Proceed east for approximately 14 miles. Look for entrance sign, & turn left across San Benito River. Free, 100 primitive sites, 14 day limit, RV's all sizes. more Info..
Mendocino
Navarro Point
From the junction of SR1 and SR128, about 10 miles south of Mendocino, take a road west just south of SR128 and follow whatever signs you find for Navarro Beach/Point. $5 when I was there a few years ago, toilets. Fantastic view of waves crashing on haystacks, harbor seal colony, etc. Smaller rigs might fit but I really don't remember. Less than 5 sites.
Ukiah
Red Mountain Campground
Cow Mountain Recreation Area
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
From Ukiah, exit U.S. 101 S at Talmage Road, then 1.5 miles east to Eastside Road. Turn right and proceed 0.3 mile to Mill Creek Road. Follow Mill Creek Road 5 miles to staging area, veer right where road forks (there is a directional sign) and continue 2.5 miles to Red Mountain Campground. Free, 10 sites, 14 day limit, no drinking water, toilets, year round. more Info..
Fort Bragg
Camp One
Jackson State Demonstration Forest Mendocino
From Fort Bragg, take Highway 20 east 5.9 miles from the intersection of Coast Highway One. Use the mile markers to find the intersection of Highway 20 and Road 350 (5.91 for westbound or 5.63 eastbound)Take Road 350 to Camp One Jackson State Demonstration Forest Mendocino. Free, 33 sites, 14 day limit, drinking water nearby, restrooms. Permits are required for overnight camping and can be obtained from the Camp Host or at the CDF office in Fort Bragg at no charge. more Info..
Redway
Horse Mountain Campground
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
U.S. 101 to Redway, west 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Road, then 3.5 miles north on King Peak Road. $8, 9 sites, 14 day limit, potable water, vault toilets, open year round. more Info..
Redway
Nadelos Campground
King Range National Conservation Area
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
U.S. 101 to Redway, west 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Road, south 1.5 miles on Chemise Mountain Road. $8, 8 tent sites, 14 day limit, potable water, vault toilets, open year round.
Entire campground may be reserved. more Info..
Redway
Tolkan Campground
King Range National Conservation Area
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
U.S. 101 to Redway, west 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Road, then 6.5 miles north on King Peak Road. $8, 9 sites, 14 day limit, no water, pit toilets, open year round. more Info..
Redway
Wailaki Campground
King Range National Conservation Area
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
U.S. 101 to Redway, west 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Road, south 2 miles on Chemise Mountain Road. $8, 13 sites, 14 day limit, potable water, vault toilets, open year round.
Entire campground may ve reserved. more Info..
Honeydew
Honeydew Creek Campground
King Range National Conservation Area
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
U.S. 101 at South/Fork Honeydew exit. Follow signs to Honeydew, turn south onto Wilder Ridge Road toward Ettersburg for 1 mile. $8, 5 sites, 14 day limit, no water, pit toilets, open year round. more Info..
Garberville
Mattole Campground Campground
King Range National Conservation Area
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
North end of King Range at the beach. U.S. 101 at Garberville, South Fork/Honeydew, or Ferndale exits. Follow signs toward Petrolia, turn on Lighthouse Road to ocean. $8, 14 sites, 14 day limit, no water, pit toilets, open year round. more Info..
Eureka
Somoa Boat Launch
Humboldt County Park
West of Eureka on SR 255 to Somoa Peninsula then south to camp. $12 base, 50 sites, 15 day limit.
Eureka
Rest Areas
There are a lot of rest areas south of Eureka on US101. I have also camped in pull-outs. Texaco truck stop 1 mile north on 101 across the street from the mall. more Info..
An RV waste station, with no potable water and no fee, is in rest area 16.6 miles north of campground on US Rt. 199.
Gasquet (Crescent City)
Big Flat Campground (600ft)
Smith River National Recreation Area
Six Rivers National Forest
From Crescent City, CA, take US Rt. 101 north 2.7 miles to US Rt. 199 (Grants Pass). Bear right onto Rt. 199 and go 7.2 miles to South Fork Rd. Turn right onto South Fork Rd. On South Fork Rd., stay left past secondbridge to road marker 14.1. Turn left onto County Rt. 405 and go 0.2 miles to campground. $8, 28 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 49ft RV limit, vault toilets, no water, no trash pickup, May 20 thru Oct 30. An RV waste station, with no potable water and no fee, is in rest area 14.5 miles north of campground on US Rt. 199. more Info. & still more Info..
Gasquet (Crescent City)
Grassy Flat Campground (6000ft)
Smith River National Recreation Area
Six Rivers National Forest
From Crescent City, CA, take US Rt. 101 north 2.7 miles to US Rt. 199 (Grants Pass exit). Bear right onto Rt. 199 and go 18.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right and go 0.1 miles to campground on left. $10, 18 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 38ft RV limit, vault toilets, water spigots (threaded), no trash pickup, May 20 thru Sep 10. An RV waste station, with no potable water and no fee, is in rest area 14.5 miles north of Big Flat Campground on US Rt. 199. more Info. & still more Info..
Gasquet (Crescent City)
Dispersed Camping
Mud Springs Primitive Area (500ft)
Six Rivers National Forest
1.5 miles south of Pigeon Roost on forest's Low Standard Road. Free, dispersed camping, no Facilities, 30 day limit.
Gasquet (Crescent City)
Panther Flat Campground
Smith River National Recreation Area
Six Rivers National Forest
From Highway 101 north of Crescent City, Ca. take highway 199 east for 16 miles to the campground. $15, 38 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 42ft RV limit, flush toilets, water spigots (threaded), hot showers ($), no trash pickup, May 20 thru Oct 30. more Info. & still more Info..
Gasquet (Crescent City)
Patrick Creek Campground (800ft)
Smith River National Recreation Area
Six Rivers National Forest
From Crescent City, CA, take US Rt. 101 north 2.7 miles to US Rt. 199 (Grants Pass exit). Bear right onto Rt. 199 and go 21.9 miles to Patrick Creek Lodge. Turn right onto street across from the lodge and proceed into campground. Redwood Nat'l Park and the Pacific Ocean are within 20 miles. $14, 12 sites (0 pull thrus), 14 day limit, 37.5ft RV limit, flush toilets, water spigots (1 threaded), dumpsters?, May 20 thry Sep 15. An RV waste station, with no potable water and no fee, is in rest area 14.5 miles north of campground on US Rt. 199. more Info. & still more Info..
Crescent City
Florence Keller County Park
Turn west off of Route 101 onto Elk Valley Cross Road immediately north of the intersection of Routes 199 and 101). Follow Elk Valley Road to Cunningham Lane. Turn left (south) on Cunningham Lane. $10?, 50 tent sites, 5 day limit, year round, 32ft RV limit, restrooms. more Info.
Crescent City
Pebble Beach Roadside
Free. We parked overnight and most of the day at a roadside pull-off that was not signed against parking overnight; it was against the beach. Listened to the waves and a thousand seals just offshore all night. It was exactly what we had in mind when we envisioned camping along the beach. It was one of 3 parking pullouts at the north end of this road and was outside of city limits. Several sheriffs passed our vehicle (45' bus) and didn't contact us. more Info.
Gasquet (Crescent City)
Rest Area
Free stay for 12 hours. They don't come around to check that I've seen. This is a rest stop right after the underground tunnel on Redwood Highway. Free, year round, drinking water, restrooms. more Info..
Orleans
Ti Bar River Access
Smith River National Recreation Area
Six Rivers National Forest
Orleans 17 miles. The road off Hwy 96 down to the cobble bar at Ti Bar will accommodate RV`s. There is an information sign, permanent restroom, ample parking and shaded dispersed camping area. Large rigs should check for overhead clearance when parking under trees. Toilets, no drinking water, dispersed campsites, ?' max trailer length, Smith River scenic river access to some world class fishing. more Info..
Smith River
Lucky River Casino
Free, parking lot for RVs is behind the gas station. You will need to let security know you are staying. Gravel sites denoted by wooden 4 x 4s. Some big rig sites - we measure 55' with truck and trailer and we had no trouble fitting. Casino is approximately 3 miles south of the Oregon/California border on the east side of US 101. more Info..
Pinnacles National Monument Info.
No camping in park or anywhere near.Plumas National Forest Camping Info. & more
Plumas National Forest Camping Info.
Point Reyes National Seashore:
Point Reyes National Seashore Info.
Point Reyes National Seashore Camping Info.
Camping Areas::Redwood National Park Camping Info.
Discounts are not available for America the Beautiful Senior/Access Pass holders.
Jediah Smith Redwoods State Park. $12/night. Coin showers.
Trailheads:San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino National Forest Info.
San Bernardino National Forest Camping Info. & more
San Bernardino National Forest Camping Info.
Sequoia National Forest Camping Info. & more
Sequoia National Forest Camping Info.
Pearsonville
Walker Pass Campground
Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
West of Walker Pass on State Highway 178. 1/10 mile west on Highway 178, in the bottom of the drainage by the 30 mph sign. Look for the square cement structure. Donation, 11 walkin sites, 2 with parking spur, water is from a nearby spring, toilets?, 14 day limit, open year round. more Info..
Sequoia National Monument Info.
I didn't see any camping or hiking opportunities.Shasta National Forest Camping Info. & more
Shasta National Forest Camping Info.
Also see Mount Shasta
Sierra National Forest Camping Info. & more
Sierra National Forest Camping Info.
CampingSix Rivers National Forest Camping Info. & more
Six Rivers National Forest Camping Info.
Also see Pacific Coast (CA1 - North)
Smith River National Recreation Area:
Smith River National Recreation Area Info.
Information kiosk at Hiouchi on CA-199.Stanislaus National Forest Info.
Stanislaus National Forest Camping Info. & more
Stanislaus National Forest Camping Info.
Dispersed camping off CA-108 from western boundary to Dardanelles, campgrounds only from Dardanelles to Kennedy Meadows, Dispersed Camping, Free Camping from Kennedy Meadows to eastern boundary.Tahoe National Forest Camping Info. & more
Tahoe National Forest Camping Info.
Also see Bowman Area
Dutch Flat
North Fork
Tahoe National Forest
From Dutch Flat, CA, take Interstate 80 east 12.8 miles to Emigrant Gap exit. At end of exit ramp, turn right and right again onto Emigrant Gap Rd. Go 6.6 miles to campground on right. NOTE: Last 3 miles is paved, single lane, rough with turnouts. $18, 16 sites, 14 day limit, Memorial Day to Labor Day, 45ft RV limit, vault toilets, water?. Hot showers at Cisco Grove Campground and RV Park in Cisco Grove are available for a fee. more Info.
Toiyabe National Forest Camping Info. & more
Toiyabe National Forest Camping Info.
Camping Areas:Toiyabe National Forest Camping Info. & more
Toiyabe National Forest Camping Info.
Yosemite National Park Camping Info.
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