Coast, mountains & desert

California

From Big Sur to Joshua Tree, California offers RV parks with stunning Pacific views, redwood forests, and desert stargazing.

15 guides • 6 regions

Explore regions

Big Sur

Pacific coast camping

1 guide

Lake Tahoe

High sierra lakefront

1 guide

Joshua Tree

Desert stargazing

1 guide

Yosemite

Valley floor to high country

1 guide

Redwood Coast

Ancient forest camping

Coming soon

Anza-Borrego

Desert wildflowers

Coming soon

All California guides

15 guides

Free Camping in California: BLM Boondocking from Alabama Hills to Anza-Borrego
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Free Camping in California: BLM Boondocking from Alabama Hills to Anza-Borrego

Where to camp free in California — BLM land, national forest dispersed sites, and desert boondocking spots with the rules, permits, and gear you need.

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Dark Sky RV Camping in California: Stargazing from Joshua Tree to Death Valley
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Dark Sky RV Camping in California: Stargazing from Joshua Tree to Death Valley

The best dark sky camping spots in California for RVers — Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Anza-Borrego, and Alabama Hills with gear tips and best viewing months.

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Planning a California RV Trip: Routes, Seasons & Reservation Hacks
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Planning a California RV Trip: Routes, Seasons & Reservation Hacks

How to plan a California RV road trip — three tested routes, reservation strategies for ReserveCalifornia, fire season tips, and what your rig can handle.

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Death Valley RV Camping: Hookup Sites, Dry Camps & Desert Survival Tips
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Death Valley RV Camping: Hookup Sites, Dry Camps & Desert Survival Tips

Where to camp with your RV in Death Valley — from Furnace Creek's rare hookup sites to free staging areas, plus the survival tips you need for America's hottest national park.

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Joshua Tree RV Camping: Inside the Park and Full-Hookup Options Outside
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Joshua Tree RV Camping: Inside the Park and Full-Hookup Options Outside

Everything you need to know about RV camping at Joshua Tree — in-park dry camping at Jumbo Rocks and Black Rock, plus full-hookup parks in Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley.

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Pismo Beach RV Parks: California's Best Coastal Camping Value
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Pismo Beach RV Parks: California's Best Coastal Camping Value

The best RV parks in Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo — from the massive Pismo Coast Village to state beach dry camping, with real rates and the honest details.

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Northern California Redwoods RV Camping: Old Growth and Ocean Mist
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Northern California Redwoods RV Camping: Old Growth and Ocean Mist

RV camping among the world's tallest trees — from Jedediah Smith to Patrick's Point, plus the full-hookup parks nearby when you need power and hot showers.

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Lake Tahoe RV Parks: Where to Camp on California's Alpine Jewel
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Lake Tahoe RV Parks: Where to Camp on California's Alpine Jewel

The best RV parks around Lake Tahoe — from South Shore full-hookup resorts to lakeside forest camping, with rates, rig limits, and seasonal tips.

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RV Parks Near Yosemite: Gateway Towns with Full Hookups
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RV Parks Near Yosemite: Gateway Towns with Full Hookups

Where to park your RV near Yosemite — full-hookup parks in Groveland, Mariposa, and Oakhurst, plus what you need to know about camping inside the park.

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San Diego RV Parks: Beach Camping from Mission Bay to Carlsbad
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San Diego RV Parks: Beach Camping from Mission Bay to Carlsbad

The best RV parks in San Diego — from Mission Bay waterfront resorts to blufftop state beach camping in Carlsbad, with real rates, hookup details, and honest reviews.

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Sequoia & Kings Canyon RV Camping: Campgrounds Among the Giants
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon RV Camping: Campgrounds Among the Giants

Complete RV camping guide to Sequoia and Kings Canyon — which campgrounds fit big rigs, 2026 closures to know about, and the private parks in Three Rivers with full hookups.

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Southern California Beach RV Parks: San Diego vs Pismo vs Ventura
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Southern California Beach RV Parks: San Diego vs Pismo vs Ventura

Comparing SoCal's best beachfront RV camping — San Diego's Mission Bay resorts, Pismo Beach's coastal value, and Ventura's hidden gems. Which coast is right for your rig?

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Yosemite vs Sequoia: Which Sierra Nevada Park is Better for RV Camping?
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Yosemite vs Sequoia: Which Sierra Nevada Park is Better for RV Camping?

Comparing RV camping at Yosemite and Sequoia — rig size limits, campground options, crowds, gateway towns, and which Sierra park is better for your setup.

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Big Sur Camping & RV Guide: What You Actually Need to Know
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Big Sur Camping & RV Guide: What You Actually Need to Know

The honest guide to camping in Big Sur — which campgrounds actually fit an RV, Highway 1 driving tips for big rigs, and the parks worth the steep pricing and tight roads.

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Best RV Parks in California: From Big Sur to Joshua Tree
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Best RV Parks in California: From Big Sur to Joshua Tree

Our field-tested guide to the best RV parks across California — Pacific coast hookups, redwood forest camps, and desert stargazing spots worth the drive.

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