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