| From dense redwood forests to coastal buffs; | | | | lake while drinking in the beauty of the |
| high waves for surfing to calmer waters for | | | | mountains that rise and fall against the |
| fishing; jagged granite peaks to placid | | | | horizon. |
| Alpine lakes, California's diverse terrain | | | | |
| offers a wealth of outdoor activities. | | | | Big Bear Lake |
| There's plenty of opportunities for camping | | | | |
| and you can choose from coastal camping, | | | | If mountain camping is more your thing, |
| country camping, mountain camping, desert | | | | there's no better place than Big Bear Lake. |
| camping or city camping. | | | | Ideal for camping in summer as well as |
| | | | winter, Big Bear Lake offers campers a wide |
| Here are the top 5 camping spots in | | | | variety of activities including kayaking, |
| California: | | | | fishing and hiking. There are plenty of |
| | | | cabins and hotels to rent when you've had |
| Pismo Beach | | | | enough of camping but cannot tear yourself |
| | | | away from the spot. |
| An ideal coastal camping spot, Pismo Beach | | | | |
| offers campers plenty of things to see and do | | | | Holcomb Valley Campground |
| including clam hunting for the famous Pismo | | | | |
| clam, surf fishing and some great swimming | | | | Located in the spectacular San Bernardino |
| and hiking in summer. The park houses the | | | | Mountains and in close proximity to the |
| nation's largest wintering colony of Monarch | | | | famous Seven Oaks Trail, Holcomb Valley |
| Butterflies and in winter the annual | | | | Campground is the quintessential camping |
| migration of millions of these colorful | | | | ground. Plenty of hiking trails including the |
| insects is what draws people from all over | | | | Forsee Creek Trail, the South Fork Trail and |
| the world. The tree-lined beach offers | | | | the Siberia Creek Trail amongst others, makes |
| plenty of bird-watching opportunities. At | | | | this camp ground a delightful destination for |
| Ocean Lagoon, there is a fishing overhang | | | | trekking enthusiasts. On clear days, San |
| that is accessible even for wheelchairs. | | | | Bernardino Peak Trail beckons all die-hard |
| | | | trekkers. When you've finished exploring the |
| Clear Lake | | | | various hiking trails you could just ramble |
| | | | around the San Bernardino National Forest or |
| Spectacular rolling hills in the back ground, | | | | just sit back and drink in the sight of the |
| pristine surroundings, abundant wildlife and | | | | majestic Bertha Peak. Plenty of opportunities |
| a huge recreational lake in close proximity | | | | for swimming, hiking and fishing means |
| to the camp grounds make Clear Lake a popular | | | | there's not a moment to be bored. With |
| camping spot. This camping spot near San | | | | fabulous snow at Snow Summit, even winters |
| Francisco Bay is an ideal family getaway all | | | | are a great time for camping at the Holcomb |
| year round and is a great opportunity to | | | | Valley Campground. |
| experience the thrill of fishing in a clear | | | | |