Pack your tent and swimsuit for a trip to this Golden State park that will once again welcome visitors this summer. Located ...

While there are hundreds of great places to camp in California, these are the five best spots in the state's impressive national parks.

On a late fall camping trip, my family and I were headed to Picacho State Recreation Area. The remote desert park is situated along a scenic 9-mile stretch of the Colorado River on the border of ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. With the winter rain and cold right now, camping might be the last thing on your mind. But if you want to head into ...

Across California are stunning destinations for campers, from the desert-scape of Joshua Tree National Park to the vast Sierra National Forest. Yet five places in California were named the prettiest ...

For millions of outdoorsy Californians, fresh air is about to meet fine print. On Jan. 1, new rules take effect at about 150 of California’s state campgrounds. The changes are intended to reduce ...

California features beautiful beaches, breathtaking mountains and scenic deserts, offering a wide assortment of camping destinations that your whole family will enjoy. From Big Bear Lake in Southern ...

Each year, millions of people visit California’s treasured state and national parks — a fact that can make snagging a camping reservation extremely difficult. In 2025 alone, state parks tallied nearly ...