Campsites in Northern California
By Citysearch Editors, San Francisco
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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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. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
Yosemite National Park: Campgrounds
PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA
Want an authentic Yosemite experience? Try sleeping under the stars. -
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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REI
840 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
The Shangri-la of gear for those who spend their time rock-climbing, backpacking, cycling and finding other ways to conquer nature. -
Sports Basement
1590 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA
Discount mini-chain keeps runners, hikers and campers, among others, outfitted--and at prices that are 30-60 percent lower than list. -
Lombardi Sports
1600 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA
Complete athletic retailer with dizzying selection. -
Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters
463 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Stock up on all the necessities for your "A River Runs Through It" moment. -
Tad Gear Incorporated
660 22nd St, San Francisco, CA
Innovative gear and supplies for the fashion-forward outdoors enthusiast.
