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North of Sacto 5 Replies
Hey, all. Found this site while browsing for group sites.Might seem pricey at first but with 10 or so vehicles it ain't too bad. 160/night…Continue
Started by regis101. Last reply by Brett Budlong Nov 29, 2012.
Location of Fernwood, Big Sur 4 Replies
I've seen this campground in SE Colorado, but the description reads like it's on the California coast. What do you think? Can the icon be moved or renamed?MichaelContinue
Started by Michael Hughes. Last reply by whc03grady Oct 18, 2012.
Malakoff Diggins State Park 2 Replies
I did some reconnaissance at Malakoff Diggins State Park on July 4. It's a very nice campground with 30 sites. There are hiking trails leading right from the campground to the historic village and…Continue
Started by westywoman. Last reply by Steve(Toby) Goldman Jun 27, 2011.
On the CA-Oregon Border-Goose Lake Recreation Area 2 Replies
Technically, the park is in Oregon. But if you are traveling to/from Maupin and looking for a campground that has hot showers and shore power to charge up all your gadgets, I can recommend Goose Lake…Continue
Started by westywoman. Last reply by westywoman Jun 24, 2011.
Live Oak Riverfront Park, California
From John: Hi, folks! I just came back from looking at a campground on the Feather River, 55 miles north of Sacramento. It's very much like the Sandy Beach Campground at Rio Vista except for the lack…Continue
Started by Big Blue's Driver Mar 8, 2011.
Mt. Madonna County park (Santa Clara County)
Wow! Mt. Madonna County Park (Santa Clara County) has added 3 sizes of yurts to the the camping options. The off-season prices are $35- $75/night. The $35 size covers six people. An outdoor picnic…Continue
Started by westywoman Mar 1, 2011.
Buckeye Campground, Bridgeport, CA 1 Reply
Buckeye is a NFS campsite run by American Land & Leisure. It is a great campground near some hot springs. Unfortunately, the water system was shut down this year due to high levels of bad stuff.…Continue
Started by westywoman. Last reply by microbusdude Jan 29, 2011.
Campgrounds in the Mother Lode (Jackson-Columbia-Murphys)
There is an RV park in Columbia, Marble Quarry, which has 8 "tent" sites that are fine for an overnight in the bus. Electric & water for about $25. The sites are gravel and partially shaded by…Continue
Started by westywoman Jan 24, 2011.
Free Camping in CA
This was contributed by Swiftriver:Free spot near Fort Bragg, Ca...... One spot I have been using for more than 15 years.... N. of Fort Bragg, Go 15 miles to Westport... Then 2 Mi North of Westport…Continue
Started by westywoman Nov 11, 2010.
Highway 50 Campgrounds in the Sierras 1 Reply
I have cut & pasted information below from Blake Heinlein on several campgrounds off Highway 50 in El Dorado County and nearby.Here's a rundown on campground on HWY 50. And this is a map link…Continue
Started by westywoman. Last reply by Blake and Shelby Aug 20, 2010.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Romy on November 17, 2009 at 11:11am -
This could be ridiculously awesome if we could have a click on map for where these places are located. And damn Brett, were you compiling this list or is this just off the top of your head?!?
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Comment by Big Blue's Driver on November 17, 2009 at 12:20pm -
I agree on the map thing and am working on it but it will take some time. I want to add it as a tab to the top to take you to a VW Camper Family Google Map. And, these reviews were mostly from "Lost Campers", a blog I used to write. There are more coming...
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Comment by james day on September 3, 2010 at 10:13pm -
Brett, I might be help you with the Google map thing. Sounds like a good idea.--Phyllis (of Phyllis and Jamie)
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Comment by Glynda Pawlik on November 22, 2010 at 6:32pm -
I haven't read thru everything on here but from what I've read I haven't seen any mention of California Regional Parks. My husband & I were staying at the over-priced (and no showers!) State Parks. This past Aug when we didn't have a reservation and couldn't find a place to stay, we happened upon a Regional Park that was wonderful. We stayed on 2 different parks that trip. Both were much cheaper than the State Parks and they had nice restrooms with nice hot water showers! One was up on Hwy 1 in the Mendicino area and the other was just outside of San Luis Obispo. With a little research I can get the names/directions if anyone is interested. I have found that you just need to Google and look around for one on the internet. No quick easy find.
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Comment by Big Blue's Driver on December 16, 2010 at 10:51pm
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Note: we created a Google map. right now, only a few of us have access to update it. We will get it up to date and then discuss the best way to keep it updated.
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Comment by Jeremy Nix on May 19, 2011 at 10:16pm -
Lived four years in SOCAL. Oceanside, CA to be exact... well the Tri-County area anyway. I was driving Amphibious Assault Vehicles for the Marine Corps. Lived near the beach, worked on the beach... pretty much everyday for four years. I miss the ocean. Gotta head West soon.
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Comment by Klaus Gerhard Schulze on January 2, 2012 at 7:39pm -
Camped at Castaic Lake, CA in Santa Clarita. Good get together spot, 65 spaces. 2 lakes for fishing, swimming and boating. Great views.
Here's the link
http://www.castaiclake.com/camping.html
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Comment by Larry Steffen on April 28, 2012 at 6:46pm
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A little known Monterey campground above Monterey High school is the city Veterans Memorial Park in the pine trees overlooking Monterey and the bay. Big green lawn and park with equipment for kids and clean rest rooms.
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