Campsites in Northern California

by Patrick Heig - Citysearch Contributor - 334 Reviews - 95 Lists
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From the archives: June 12, 2003

Even city-dwellers appreciate a little outdoorsy adventure from time to time. Whether you're planning a simple weekend beach retreat or a full-on, live-off-the-land vacation, check out these campsites for the top places to pitch a tent, near and far.

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15+ Miles

  1. 1 Mt Diablo State Park
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    96 Mitchell Canyon Rd, Clayton, CA 94517 (map)

  2. 2 Samuel P Taylor State Park
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    8889 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Lagunitas, CA 94938 (map)

  3. 3 China Camp State Park
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    RR 1 Box 244, San Rafael, CA 94901 (map)

50+ Miles

  1. 4 Butano State Park
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    1500 Cloverdale Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060 (map)

  2. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
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    2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA 95452 (map)

  3. 6 1 Star Rating: Poor Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
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    3801 St Helena Hwy N, Calistoga, CA 94515 (map)

    An idyllic spot for picknicking, hiking and other recreational events.

  4. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended New Brighton State Beach
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    1500 Park Ave, Capitola, CA 95010 (map)

  5. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sonoma Coast State Beach, Bodega Dunes
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    3095 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 (map)

    Vast, rugged and supremely exposed to the elements, this Northern California beach is an unsheltered, sandy wilderness.

  6. 9 Warm Springs Park
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    3333 Skags Spring Rd, Geyserville, CA 95441 (map)

    Picnic food tastes better when you eat it by the shores of a delightful Northern California lake.

  7. 10 Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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    21600 Big Basin Wy, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (map)

100+ Miles

  1. 11 Yosemite Natl Park Rsrch Libr
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    PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 (map)

  2. 12 Emerald Bay State Park
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    P O Box 266 Hwy 89, Tahoma, CA 96155 (map)

    This jewel dangling on the west shore of Lake Tahoe is a natural marvel of jade green waters.

  3. 13 Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive
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    17119 Ave Of The Giants, Weott, CA 95571 (map)

  4. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
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    Big Sur Station #1, Big Sur, CA 93920 (map)

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  1. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lombardi Sports
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    1600 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

  2. 16 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Rei
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    840 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

  3. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sports Basement
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    1590 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

  4. 18 Tad Gear Inc
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    660 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    Innovative gear and supplies for the fashion-forward outdoors enthusiast.

  5. 19 Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters
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    463 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

    Stock up on all the necessities for your "A River Runs Through It" moment.

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