Campsites in Northern California
By ReserveAmerica.com and Mitchell Anderson, San Francisco
Explore the great great outdoors and get your nature fix at a local campsite: Our editors reveal San Francisco's best spots to pitch a tent.
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Humboldt Redwoods State Park
17119 Ave Of The Giants, Weott, CA
Saved from logging early in the last century, giant redwoods now grace this forest park with their majestic beauty. -
Sugarloaf State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA
These wine-country mountains harbor great horseback riding for those who like sophistication with their camping. -
Mount Diablo State Park
96 Mitchell Canyon Rd, Clayton, CA
Rock gardens and great views bring campers to the tallest peak in the East Bay. -
Warm Springs Park
3333 Skags Spring Rd, Geyserville, CA
Picnic food tastes better when you eat it by the shores of a delightful Northern California lake. -
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
3801 St Helena Hwy N, Calistoga, CA
Take a walk above those beautiful Napa vineyards as you explore this wine-country park and its pretty streams. -
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Wy, Boulder Creek, CA
California's oldest park wows with waterfalls and the largest redwoods south of San Francisco. -
Butano State Park
1500 Cloverdale Rd, Pescadero, CA
Scenic coastal views afford hikers a bonus as they navigate rugged central California terrain near Santa Cruz. -
China Camp State Park
RR 1 Box 244, San Rafael, CA
Get a dose of clear-day scenery and history, too, at this beautiful shoreline park in the northern Bay Area suburbs. -
Samuel P Taylor State Park
8889 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Lagunitas, CA
A Gold Rush winner's idyllic spot displays its diverse ecosystems for nature lovers. -
Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, CA
Intriguing history and diverse wildlife make this island hillock in the San Francisco Bay a prime attraction. -
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Big Sur Station #1, Big Sur, CA
Situated majestically along the rugged California coastline, this 1,106-acre park teems with feral beauty. -
New Brighton State Park
1500 Park Ave, Capitola, CA
Situated on bluffs overlooking the windswept shores of the northern Monterrey Bay, this site is awash in Pacific serenity. -
Yosemite National Park
PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA
A miraculous world of wilderness that leaves everyone completely humbled in its midst. -
Sonoma Coast State Beach, Bodega Dunes
3095 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, CA
Vast, rugged and supremely exposed to the elements, this Northern California beach is an unsheltered, sandy wilderness. -
Emerald Bay State Park
P O Box 266 Hwy 89, Tahoma, CA
This jewel dangling on the west shore of Lake Tahoe is a natural marvel of jade green waters.
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Big Sur Lodge
47225 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA
Nestled in ancient redwood groves in Pfeiffer State Park, this affordable lodge offers gorgeous views and comfortable accommodations.
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Sandman Inn
3421 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
Family-friendly lodgings in the Southern Sonoma wine country. -
Travelodge
4011 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
The Sleepy Bear mascot has come to symbolize reliability, comfort and convenience for travelers on a budget. -
Howard Johnson
1240 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
A well-known, mid-priced national and international hotel chain where kids always stay free. -
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
5370 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA
Budget-minded travelers appreciate amenities like complimentary breakfast buffet and a kids-stay-free policy.
