| From dense redwood forests to coastal buffs; | | | | clear lake while drinking in the beauty of the |
| high waves for surfing to calmer waters for | | | | mountains that rise and fall against the horizon. |
| fishing; jagged granite peaks to placid Alpine lakes, | | | | Big Bear Lake |
| California's diverse terrain offers a wealth of | | | | If mountain camping is more your thing, there's |
| outdoor activities. There's plenty of opportunities | | | | no better place than Big Bear Lake. Ideal for |
| for camping and you can choose from coastal | | | | camping in summer as well as winter, Big Bear |
| camping, country camping, mountain camping, | | | | Lake offers campers a wide variety of activities |
| desert camping or city camping. | | | | including kayaking, fishing and hiking. There are |
| Here are the top 5 camping spots in California: | | | | plenty of cabins and hotels to rent when you've |
| Pismo Beach | | | | had enough of camping but cannot tear yourself |
| An ideal coastal camping spot, Pismo Beach offers | | | | away from the spot. |
| campers plenty of things to see and do including | | | | Holcomb Valley Campground |
| clam hunting for the famous Pismo clam, surf | | | | Located in the spectacular San Bernardino |
| fishing and some great swimming and hiking in | | | | Mountains and in close proximity to the famous |
| summer. The park houses the nation's largest | | | | Seven Oaks Trail, Holcomb Valley Campground is |
| wintering colony of Monarch Butterflies and in | | | | the quintessential camping ground. Plenty of hiking |
| winter the annual migration of millions of these | | | | trails including the Forsee Creek Trail, the South |
| colorful insects is what draws people from all over | | | | Fork Trail and the Siberia Creek Trail amongst |
| the world. The tree-lined beach offers plenty of | | | | others, makes this camp ground a delightful |
| bird-watching opportunities. At Ocean Lagoon, | | | | destination for trekking enthusiasts. On clear days, |
| there is a fishing overhang that is accessible even | | | | San Bernardino Peak Trail beckons all die-hard |
| for wheelchairs. | | | | trekkers. When you've finished exploring the |
| Clear Lake | | | | various hiking trails you could just ramble around |
| Spectacular rolling hills in the back ground, pristine | | | | the San Bernardino National Forest or just sit |
| surroundings, abundant wildlife and a huge | | | | back and drink in the sight of the majestic Bertha |
| recreational lake in close proximity to the camp | | | | Peak. Plenty of opportunities for swimming, hiking |
| grounds make Clear Lake a popular camping spot. | | | | and fishing means there's not a moment to be |
| This camping spot near San Francisco Bay is an | | | | bored. With fabulous snow at Snow Summit, even |
| ideal family getaway all year round and is a great | | | | winters are a great time for camping at the |
| opportunity to experience the thrill of fishing in a | | | | Holcomb Valley Campground. |