Mount San Jacinto State Park is 14,000 acres of beautiful meadows and forests. The San Jacinto Peak is almost 11,000 feet above sea level, which makes it the second highest point in southern California. The park has several other peaks that are 6,000 feet or more. Camping at Mount San Jacinto State Park Mount San [...]

Malibu Creek State Park is 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The park once hosted the Chumash Native Americans for centuries. It is known more as the park in M*A*S*H and Planet of the Apes. Camping at Malibu Creek State Park Campsite assignments are made upon arrival unless a reservation for a specific site was [...]

Camping at Huntington Beach State Park Camping season at Huntington Beach State Beach takes place from October 1 to May 31. Guests can make reservations to stay at the park by mail or online. Reservations can be made up to 3 months in advance. Amenities at Huntington Beach State Park Huntington Beach State Beach does [...]

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is full of old growth redwoods, prairies, and 10 miles of beach. The park is designated as an International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site. Camping at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Miners Ridge, Ossigon and Davison E-Camp Back Country Camps are closed indefinitely due to service reductions at [...]

The Garrapata State Park is recognized in the state of California as the “unknown Big Sur jewel.” The park is considered to be mysterious, as a number of the hiking trails and the park itself is hidden away from the road. Only individuals who like to go exploring discover this park and all of its [...]

Camping at Doheny State Beach Doheny State Beach is actually two different parks in one. There is camping available in the southern area of the park. Some of the campsites are only a few feet away from the beach. The northern area of the park is available for day use guests only. Amenities at Doheny [...]

Morro Bay State Park is known for the beautiful Morro Rock that is a landmark to Mariners and its nationally recognized full of life estuary. The park is home to the Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, the Morro Rock Natural Preserve, the Heron Rookery Natural Preserve, and the famous Morro Bay State [...]

The Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park was established in 1929. The park is named after the explorer Jedediah Stong Smith who was actually the first white man to explore northern California. The discovery of gold is what originally drew so many people to this portion of California. Camping at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Jedediah [...]

Leo Carrillo State Park was actually named after an actor, conservationist, and preservationist named Leo Carrillo. It is a beautiful park for anyone who is looking to get away from the world and relax for a while. Camping at Leo Carrillo State Park Leo Carrillo State Park does offer several campgrounds for their guests to [...]