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Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
The park protects old growth coast redwoods, some of the world's
tallest trees. Camping open April - Oct
Jedediah
Smith Redwoods State Park
The park is named after the intrepid explorer, Jedediah Stong
Smith who was the first white man to explore the interior of
northern California. Camping open all year
MacKerricher State Park - great campsite, 3 miles north of Fort Bragg, 142 sites, facilities, dump station, near the ocean and Lake Cleone, lots of short hikes $16
A variety of BLM
primitive
beach camp sites are available in the
Shelter
Cove area. Most of these sites have no facilities but
are great for those who want to really get away from it all.
Clear Lake is situated
45 miles southeast of Ukiah with the fun-filled Konocti
Harbor Resort & Spa. From outstanding entertainment
to outdoor recreation at the State
Park, you can't go wrong with a vacation to Clear Lake.
Cow
Mountain, with 13 reservoirs and 31 miles of streams on 60,000
acres, offers a variety of recreational activities just east of
Ukiah including camping, offroad, fishing, hunting, hiking and
more.
Lake
Mendocino, north of Ukiah, is 1822 acres on the east fork of
the Russian River with boating, camping, fishing, and equestrian
staging area.
Pillsbury
Lake - Situated 35 miles from Ukiah with sparkling water in a
forested setting. Camping, boating, and great fishing.
Half Moon Bay State Beach - 1 mile south of Half Moon Bay to Kelly Avenue, west on Kelly two miles to the park, 51 sites, dump station, beach access, no reservations but this is a very busy park, arrive early San Simeon Beach is located near the historic town of San Simeon along Highway One and gives visitors the opportunity to hike, swim, fish and beachcomb. Camping available. Morro Strand State Beach is a coastal frontage park featuring outstanding picnic sites. Camping is also available. Morro Bay State Park features lagoon and natural bay habitat. The bay’s most prominent landmark is Morro Rock. The park also has a colorful marina and an 18-hole public golf course and camping is also available. Montana
de Oro State Park is a real treasure with 8,000 acres of cliffs,
streams, canyons and sandy ocean beaches. Primitive and
equestrian campgrounds and miles of trails to explore. Santa Margarita Lake
- A favorite of local fishermen or those seeking a quiet respite,
camping is available although there is no body contact in this
water and no ski boats or jetskis. 8 miles from Santa
Margarita. Lopez
Lake - Great camping location 15 miles south of San Luis Obispo
and minutes from Pismo Beach. Drive along the coast to
Arroyo Grande and stay in one of 354 campsites scattered around
the lake. Swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, more. Santa Barbara County maintains 25 parks
with a host of activities available. Horesback riding, surfing, swimming, or just walking on beautifully maintained beaches are all available at Santa Barbara parks.
Jalama Beach in Lompoc sits on 23 acres with campsites
overlooking the beach or ocean. First come, first serve.
Showers, convenience store, group and day use are also
available. Gaviota State Park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking and surf fishing. Gaviota Peak offers a view of the coast and the Channel Islands. Camping is first come, first serve. Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria State Beach offers a mile of beach for swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploring and camping. Moderate ocean temperature
at Emma Wood State Beach in Ventura makes the area a great place for swimming, surfing and fishing. Camping is first come, first serve.
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