The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to mountains, here are the best uncrowded spots to get a site.

Tish Tang Campground offers river access, abundant wildlife and great hospitality.

Sky’s The Limit  is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing hands-on learning opportunities for the people of and visitors to the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities. We provide a place...

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Between the iconic California shoreline and the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, America’s left coast is home to an array of diverse…

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This accessible day hike offers a beautiful reward for modest effort, and it is a great choice for visitors to Sequoia National Park who are traveling with children. It's also a great hike to work in as you explore other areas of the park; the trailhead's location in Lodgepole Campground means it is close to fantastic sights such as the Giant Forest, Crescent Meadow, and Moro Rock. A morning hike to Tokopah Falls is a great way to begin a day of sightseeing in this stunning valley.

Marble Mountain Wilderness in the remote north state is one of the best options for getting away from it all. It spans 241,000 acres, 235 times the size of Golden Gate Park, with 24 trailheads, 89 lakes and 600 miles of trails. It’s so distant and huge that you don’t even need a wilderness permit.

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