Where's the best tent camping at Big Sur, California?

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David

Looking to go camping for the weekend at Big Sur. Know any good spots? We'd like to pitch a tent and make a campfire in a beautiful spot.

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There is Andrew Molera walk-in campground a mile or so before the State Park {traveling south} campground and several other private campgrounds in the area. The best place in Big Sur {my preference} is Sykes Hot Springs, requires a 12 mile hike up the Big Sur canyon.

Can you recommend any good northern California beaches?

Liz

My husband and I want to go to a beach but we don't want to go to a crowded beach. Somewhere more private that we can put a tent and camp.

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I absolutely love Big Sur Pfeiffer Falls camping I actually came back about a month ago to try my new Big Agnes 4 person family tent and the kids had a blast. The weather is wonderful, the location is somewhat secluded and not to mention the waterfall!!

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What are some good places to camp on a trip from San Francisco to San Diego?

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BB

I'm going to be traveling by car from San Francisco to San Diego over the course of a week and a half, camping in a tent along the way. Since I have a week to make this trip, it doesn't matter if I take a roundabout route (for example, going inland all the way to the Sierra Nevadas wouldn't bother me).

What are some good places for me to camp on the trip? I prefer to be as secluded as possible, to get away from it all. Also, the cheaper the better!

Thanks!

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http://www.koa.com/where/ca/
take hwy 1 down toward san diego
stop and stay
half moon bay or santa cruz,
then venture/visit in monterey/carmel, stay at san luis obispo or pismo beach and/or
big sur,, keep heading down hwy 1, stop and - http://www.peasoupandersens.net/
visit santa barbara,then head thru malibu, stop and check out the beach area all along the route..
stop and shop-venice beach,santa monica boardwalk..
Onward...
just an idea....

Any good camping spots in northern California?

DIIV

I have never been camping and I want to try it with a few friends. I live in So Cal and I hear Nor Cal has a better camping experience... So any good experiences/suggestions? Nothing too hardcore though, my survival skills in the wilderness isn't so vast... I don't even have a tent yet.

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I just got back from Calavaras Big Trees SP and it was great - huge campsites, easy hikes, amazing scenery, fishable/swimmable rivers, and over half empty during the week. We also visited the local caverns and went spelunking - I highly recommend it!

Big Basin, Portola Redwoods, New Brighton, and Pfieffer Big Sur are all favorites, but can be crowded. They all have restrooms and running water - so none too hardcore. Look into ranger-led hikes before budget cuts take them away.

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Any good camping spots in northern California?

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DIIV

I have never been camping and I want to try it with a few friends. I live in So Cal and I hear Nor Cal has a better camping experience... So any good experiences/suggestions? Nothing too hardcore though, my survival skills in the wilderness isn't so vast... I don't even have a tent yet.

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I just got back from Calavaras Big Trees SP and it was great - huge campsites, easy hikes, amazing scenery, fishable/swimmable rivers, and over half empty during the week. We also visited the local caverns and went spelunking - I highly recommend it!

Big Basin, Portola Redwoods, New Brighton, and Pfieffer Big Sur are all favorites, but can be crowded. They all have restrooms and running water - so none too hardcore. Look into ranger-led hikes before budget cuts take them away.

What are some good places to tent/car camp within 3 hour drive from San Jose, CA?

Uncle Penn

Seems like every time I go camping, it's always the same no matter where I go. Very dry and brown. Dirt. Slimy or dirty lake.

Maybe this time some place with green grass, nice trees, and a nice lake or river to play in.

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- Big Basin, it's in the Santa Cruz mountains.
- Big Sur, beautiful drive down HWY 1 and you'll also be able to support the regrowth of the area after the fires last summer. Big Sur has amazing hiking, beaches, waterfalls and near Carmel is "the greatest meeting of land and sea", Point Lobos.
- The Pinnacles National Monument (East Side) has a swimming pool and amazing caves to explore.
- Sunset / Manresa beach near Watsonville

All of the above mentioned places are within 2 hours or less of San Jose. Big Basin is about 40 minutes, Big Sur is about 1.5 hours, and Pinnacles is just past Hollister.

Call all of these places beforehand and you will be able to reserve a site and learn about what trails are open.

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Any good camping spots in northern California?

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DIIV

I have never been camping and I want to try it with a few friends. I live in So Cal and I hear Nor Cal has a better camping experience... So any good experiences/suggestions? Nothing too hardcore though, my survival skills in the wilderness isn't so vast... I don't even have a tent yet.

Answer
I just got back from Calavaras Big Trees SP and it was great - huge campsites, easy hikes, amazing scenery, fishable/swimmable rivers, and over half empty during the week. We also visited the local caverns and went spelunking - I highly recommend it!

Big Basin, Portola Redwoods, New Brighton, and Pfieffer Big Sur are all favorites, but can be crowded. They all have restrooms and running water - so none too hardcore. Look into ranger-led hikes before budget cuts take them away.

What are some good places to tent/car camp within 3 hour drive from San Jose, CA?

Uncle Penn

Seems like every time I go camping, it's always the same no matter where I go. Very dry and brown. Dirt. Slimy or dirty lake.

Maybe this time some place with green grass, nice trees, and a nice lake or river to play in.

Answer
- Big Basin, it's in the Santa Cruz mountains.
- Big Sur, beautiful drive down HWY 1 and you'll also be able to support the regrowth of the area after the fires last summer. Big Sur has amazing hiking, beaches, waterfalls and near Carmel is "the greatest meeting of land and sea", Point Lobos.
- The Pinnacles National Monument (East Side) has a swimming pool and amazing caves to explore.
- Sunset / Manresa beach near Watsonville

All of the above mentioned places are within 2 hours or less of San Jose. Big Basin is about 40 minutes, Big Sur is about 1.5 hours, and Pinnacles is just past Hollister.

Call all of these places beforehand and you will be able to reserve a site and learn about what trails are open.

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Where in California is the best place to tent camp in the winter?

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Anaxamande

Iv already done Rafugio, El cap, Big Sur, and Gaviota. Im looking for a more foresty place to tent camp preferably somewhere in sequoia national park. any suggestions?

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Lake San Antonio up in Monterrey County

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Lake Nacimiento in San Luis Obispo County1

What's the best time of year to go tent camping in Big Sur,California?

agatha_amb

How about the best camping spot in that area and are there bears to worry about?

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i live about 25 minutes away, and I can tell you that it has been a long time since bears were sited in the area, and that almost any campground there is great. the most popular ones are Fernwood, Riverside campground(popular with the locals too) and Pheiffer Big Sur State Park. Most of them will take reservations and it is recommended you get them. the best weather is in late august and most of September. It is usually nice and warm then, but the fog comes in most nights so be sure to pack warm clothes too.
check out here for phone numbers and other possible camp sites.
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/camping.html

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