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Pismo Beach California is the big beach oriented tourist destination along the Central Coast of California & just south of San Luis Obispo . Ocean front sand dunes is the primary draw here at Pismo. The Oceano State Vehicular Recreation Area (aka Pismo Dunes) is a seaside haven for off-roaders wanting cooler temps & coastal breezes. This off road park is actually located between Grover Beach and the town of Oceano, miles south of Pismo Pier. You can actually drive your vehicle on the beach sand & set up camp on the shore. Pismo also has a State Park Beach Campground as well & that is more suited for RVs, family camping & tent camping. Downtown Pismo has several private RV parks, which are walking distance from the popular pier and  many restaurants. Oceano has a county run campground near a lagoon and close to the beach too. Pismo State Beach Oceano SVRA Oceano County Campground Inland from Grover Beach is Arroyo Grande Lake Lopez, for those wi

Trinity Wilderness Map  new edition 2013  After 2 years outta stock status the Trinity Alps Wilderness Map is finally back in stock at Total Escape. USDA recently updated, reprinted and released this long-waited NorCal title and we expect it to be a great seller (just like the last version was). Backpacking, day hiking, horseback, high elevation camping - all campgrounds, roads, trails, waterfalls, lakes, mountain peaks and trailheads. Trinity River, Salmon River, Klamath River, Highway 96, Highway 3, Forks of the Salmon. Surrounded by Six Rivers National Forest and Trinity National Forest, both west of Interstate 5 in Northern California.   nearby towns include -  Douglas City, CA Etna, CA Fort Jones, CA French Gulch Gazelle, CA Happy Camp, CA Helena Junction City Lewiston, CA Orleans, CA Trinity Center Weaverville, CA Willow Creek Yreka, CA   Big Foot in Happy Camp, CA

If you are searching for an alpine lake near a National Park to visit - that is driving distance from Southern California, the dual region of Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Park are easy access. These 2 popular parks are located in the southern most sections of the Sierra Nevada. Hume Lake is located in between both of these parks & offers a variety of camping options - cabins, campgrounds, primitive camping, backpacking and horse packs. Giant Sequoia groves are to the south via Highway 198, which leads down the hill to Mineral King Road & the riverside village of Three Rivers. Big Meadows Road #14S11 is a prime choice for folks who want to camp away from the National Parks, but still be within driving distance. The further back on this narrow road you drive, the better it gets. The wilderness boundary is 12 miles back, becoming dirt roads forking off in many directions. Great horse camping near a big meadow too. Buck Rock Fire Lookout is worth a hike up with s

Hidden Campsites small campgrounds, tent camping, free camping We know, we know, you want a lake to yourself and don't really wanna share a huge campground with hundreds of other folks. Picking a decent campground online is difficult enough - with the numerous managing agencies , confusing park names, long driving times, freeway routes and hefty reservation fees. Avoid reservations all together and discover travel off the beaten path. Mid week campground stays can be better than weekends, but during summertime all week long is peak season w/ maximum visitors circulating. Neighbors at camp can often mean annoyances - children, generator noise, vehicle engines, boating trailers, music and partying. Quiet time is usually 10pm to 7am, but that doesn't mean the loud garbage truck won't wake you at 6:50am. big campgrounds vs. small Big campgrounds are developed parks with more than 20 camp sites, usually found along paved roads and highways. Level tent spots, pa

 Bike Trails in California / Beach Bike Paths California has some amazing scenery, small towns to big cities and what better way to enjoy it then by bike. Numerous bike paths, a couple of miles of beach or a full day cycling journey. Paved, level, leisurely bicycle routes near marinas, beaches, city bays, connecting villages small towns, redwood forest, some in the country, some along rivers and several within National Parks! Town links listed below will lead to several prime biking destinations where you can browse bike routes, hiking trails, museums, parks, campgrounds, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, farmers markets, lodging, bike rentals and surf shops. San Diego Bike Paths Coronado to Imperial Beach (12 mi. oceanside) Mission Beach San Diego (14 mi. bay side) Mission Beach to Pacific Beach (3 mi. oceanside) Lake MiraMar, E of La Jolla (5 mi. loop on lake) Los Angeles Biking Paths Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach (8 miles) Manhattan Beach - The Stra

California Campsites Beach Most of the beachfront camping available on the California coast is located within developed campgrounds, usually inside State Parks, National Parks, National Forests. A few located in local county parks and regional parks, and some private RV parks too. The campgrounds listed below are camp sites located on or near the Pacific Ocean. Free camping might be found on back roads near the coast, so those options are mentioned if available. (listed from south to north) San Diego Beach Camping Orange County Beach Camping Los Angeles Beach Camping Ventura Beach Camping Santa Barbara Beach Camping Central Coast Beach Camping Big Sur Camping Monterey Bay Camping Marin Camping @ Point Reyes Sonoma Beach Camping Mendocino Beach Camping Humboldt Beach Camping Redwood Beach Camping Lost Coast - Usal Beach Campground

lake in ca watershed: mountain ridge lines dividing two drainage areas; water parting; divide. the region or area drained by a river, stream, or drainage area. Many Sierra Nevada lakes are considered watersheds, due to the heavy snow pack found in this high elevation region of Cali. To name them all would be ridiculous, since most are in remote Wilderness locales - only accessible by foot or on horseback. Several rare and special ones are accessible by vehicle; 4WD might be required. Camping is sometimes primitive style, but there are a few with awesome small developed Campgrounds, usually run by the National Forest. Be very eco-conscience while visiting such areas and always practice good outdoor ethics in these extremely sensitive environments . Yep, that mean you too! COURTRIGHT COYOTE LAKE EDISON LAKE GOLD LAKE JUNIPER LAKE RED LAKE Lakes in California are often located inside or next to protected wilderness areas. The impressive Sierra Nevada wilderness with lak