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Permalink Reply by Meredith Linden on June 27, 2009 at 1:44pm

Salt point campground. We take Woodside as opposed to Gerstle Cove because there are more trees, fewer people, and you can still hear the ocean at night and early morning.

Permalink Reply by Boyd Petersen on July 1, 2009 at 1:14am

As for favorite place, I fell in love with the Stanislause national forest on fathersday weekend. only 3 hours from San Jose this week I will be going to Garber Ville to fish the Eel River. This is closer to the coast and we will be under a canopy of red woods completly different from the 7500 foot tree line we camped on last week. I have also been to Burney Falls just south of the Oragon border and I really don't think i could give a favorite place to camp but if you want to know where I tace the family the most it would be a local lake for a weekend getaway called Coyote Resevoir. Lots of catfish, clean grounds, and 30 min away.

Permalink Reply by April Yamaichi on July 8, 2009 at 1:15am

Two places I enjoy camping are Loon Lake in the Eldorado National Forest and Kirk Creek in Big Sur. Unfortunately, there are 4x4 who come to the Rubicon Trail during the months of July - September which is @ Loon Lake. I choose to go to Loon Lake before or after those months. Campsite 33 is the BEST, right on the water. Lots of hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing and kayaking. Trail from Loon Lake to Spider Lake will take you into Desolation Wilderness.

I typically don't like to camp @ a campground next to a hwy but Kirk Creek is the only campground on the cliff side of Big Sur. It only has 34 sites, 1/2 reserved, 1/2 first come first served. Summer months are typically foggy mornings and sunny afternoons. Try to get the campsites along the cliff's edge, the sunsets are spectacular. Trailhead across the street takes you into the Ventana wilderness. Lots of beaches to explore like Jade Cove (you can pick up jade off the beach but can't break off jade from the rock face) and Sand Dollar beach. Beware of the feral cats who will grab your bbq right off the hot grill and the raccoons who come out at night to raid your cooler.

Permalink Reply by Sandra on July 8, 2009 at 8:08am

Where is Salt Point? Big Sur?

Permalink Reply by Carla Talavera on July 8, 2009 at 2:06pm

My favorite area...close to home I guess, is Wishon. Our home base is Wishon Village and from here we can go to Courtright, Shaver Lake, Huntington lake and farther up is Lake Edison. No cell phone, no cable just peace and quiet. You see all the stars in the clear evening sky, I love it. The fishing is wow! You have backpacking or just a hike. You choose your recreation. Very pleasant weather too. We have gone to Downeyville, that was a pretty area too, just a long drive from the bay area....7 hours. In October I love going to Yosemite, the leaves are changing and the crowds are at a minimal. We don't stay in the park, we park our trailer in Groveland at a campground called Yosemite Pines, perfect for us. If you have kids they have a pool and a petting zoo, adults can enjoy this also.
Before the heat comes Pinnacles National Park is a great place to hike and just relax. After the heat....it's hot! California has a lot of neat get aways, it's just the time we get off.
Happy camping to you all!
Carla

Permalink Reply by Carla Talavera on July 8, 2009 at 2:09pm

Big Sur is near Santa Cruz, CA, Salt Point...I don't know.

Sandra Essary said:

Where is Salt Point? Big Sur?

Permalink Reply by Bear Warrior on July 8, 2009 at 6:54pm

One of my favorite places to camp is in The Figueroa Mountains located in The Los Padres National Forest. There are many sites, great hiking trails, lots of wildlife etc. The only downfall is that it is not a good place to camp during fire season. There seems to be fires in The Los Padres National Forest every year thanks to irresponsible campers. Big Sur is also a beautiful place that I like to go to when finances afford me to travel.
Bear Warrior

Permalink Reply by Sandra on July 8, 2009 at 9:04pm

No, I meant is Salt Point near Big Sur...

Carla Talavera said:

Big Sur is near Santa Cruz, CA, Salt Point...I don't know.

Sandra Essary said:

Where is Salt Point? Big Sur?

Permalink Reply by Laurene on July 10, 2009 at 11:16am

Salt Point State Park is about 100 north of San Francisco on Hwy 1. Another park in jeopardy of being closed if the governor gets his way. (Woodside and Gerstle Cove are loops in the park.)

Sandra Essary said:

Where is Salt Point? Big Sur?

Permalink Reply by Laurene on July 10, 2009 at 12:26pm

There's a great campground in Gualala called Gualala River Redwood Campgound

http://www.gualalapark.com/

If you go to the site map and click on a specific site it will show you what the site looks like. (We enjoy the river view sites, river view $40/night all others $33/night)

The campground is nestled among Redwoods so it's shaded, but the river is completely exposed to the sun and is fit for swimming (clean and not fast moving). Campers also bring kayaks and make their way down the river. There are water and electric hook-ups and a dump station on site. Also, they just changed many of their policies and one is that there is only one RV allowed per site or 2 tents. This is unfortunate since the sites are huge and it's a great place to meet up with friends. Gualala is about 120 miles north of San Francisco on Hwy 1.

Permalink Reply by David Blair on October 8, 2009 at 3:03am

For the longest time, Limekiln in Big Sur was my favorite. I have not found another place as beautiful. It is my understanding that it has been closed since the fires, Destroyed is how it was explained to me...... We now spend time in the mountains of the Sequoia National Park above Porterville. Hikes through groves of giant trees can really transport you to another place. I recommend Belnap campgrounds near Camp Nelson. There are several giants in the camp itself. Along with, a fork of the Tule river, that runs right next to the camp and is full of trout. There is a friendly bar in Camp Nelson that's serves some food, but it's the atmosphere that I enjoy. There is also a store, next to the bar, that has almost everything you could need from ice, to wood, to wine. I hope somebody finds this useful. Enjoy!

Permalink Reply by Sandra on October 8, 2009 at 12:20pm

I haven't been to Camp Nelson in years -- thanks for reminding me of it!

David Blair said:

For the longest time, Limekiln in Big Sur was my favorite. I have not found another place as beautiful. It is my understanding that it has been closed since the fires, Destroyed is how it was explained to me...... We now spend time in the mountains of the Sequoia National Park above Porterville. Hikes through groves of giant trees can really transport you to another place. I recommend Belnap campgrounds near Camp Nelson. There are several giants in the camp itself. Along with, a fork of the Tule river, that runs right next to the camp and is full of trout. There is a friendly bar in Camp Nelson that's serves some food, but it's the atmosphere that I enjoy. There is also a store, next to the bar, that has almost everything you could need from ice, to wood, to wine. I hope somebody finds this useful. Enjoy!

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