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Bigfoot Sighting at South Carlsbad State Beach

A Bigfoot sighting at Carlsbad State Beach near The Camp Store occurred earlier this month. Nobody knows exactly when Bigfoot (aka Big-Goofy-Foot) started hanging out at the popular campground, but a CampsitePhotos.com photographer was able to get some pictures of the giant cryptid. Rumor has it that the Cardiff Kook (over at San Elijo State […]

North Pines Early Access Lottery

North Pines Early Access Lottery is open for the full camping season in 2024 (April 16 – September 30).  Applications need to apply by December 12, 2023 on Rec.gov.  The one-time lottery fee is $10 (non-refundable). All of North Pines 80 campsites will be available to book through the early access period. However, 50 of […]

Nevada State Parks Launches Reservation System

Nevada State Parks now accepts reservations at most of its state parks, state recreation areas and state historic parks. Online reservations can be made at ReserveNevada.com for campsites, to buy annual passes and also pay for day-use permits / entrance passes. Valley of Fire State Park – Atlatl Campground Valley of Fire State Park – […]

Tioga Road (Highway 120) Opens Through Yosemite National Park

Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 12 through Yosemite National Park) will open to vehicles on Saturday, July 22 at 8 am. Tenaya Lake Tioga Road Condition There is still some damage on Tioga Road and traffic will use one-lane sections. Expect 15 minute delays just east of Olmsted Point. Facilities Available Vault and portable toilets […]

Easier California State Park Campsite Reservations On The Horizon?

The California State Assembly recently passed the Campsite Reservation Bill that should make it easier to get a campsite reservation at California State Parks. San Elijo State Beach AB 618, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-San Ramon), passed unanimously. It proposes to open campsites by deterring late cancellations and no-shows with added penalties at California […]

Nevada State Parks to Launch Online Reservations for Camping and Day Use

Nevada State Parks Reservations for camping, day use and annual passes will be available online in the fall of 2023. Currently, all campgrounds and day-use parks remain first-come, first-served. Valley of Fire State Park Reservations will be required for campsites, cabins, group use areas, tours and special events. The reservation system will also be available […]

Yosemite National Park Closed

Yosemite National Park is closed through at least March 16th. A partial reopening on March 17th is a best-case scenario. You can check the National Park Services webpage for latest information/current status. Update: Yosemite National Park opened March 20th with limited services and access via Highway 140 only. Several miles of pedestrian paths in Yosemite […]

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Nehalem Bay State Park

Oregon

Nehalem Bay State Park features a large campground with 265 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs, separated from the ocean beach by sand dunes.

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Warren Dunes State Park

Michigan

You’ll find some big sand dunes at Warren Dunes, including formations that rise 240 feet above the lake offering fantastic views, the best known is Tower Hill.

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Fort De Soto Campground

Florida

Fort De Soto Park Campground has 238 single-family campsites and is located on an island in a beautiful 1,136-acre park in the Tampa Bay Area.

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Henry Cowell State Park

California

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park includes 4,650 acres of beautiful forest and open land. The 40-acre old-growth redwood grove is a 5 minute drive or a short hike from the campground.

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Devils Fork State Park

South Carolina

Devils Fork State Park campground is along the shore of Lake Jocassee. The area allows visitors on boats to drive to remote islands and see sites of waterfalls splitting into two lakes.

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Jay Cooke State Park

Minnesota

Jay Cooke State Park offers one of the best places for bikers, backpackers, horseback riders and skiers to hook up with the Willard Munger State Trail.

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Myakka River State Park

Florida

Myakka River State Park is one of the oldest and largest state parks in Florida. The river meanders through 58 square miles offering habitat for a variety of wildlife.

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