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