Looking to get outdoors to experience some exciting whitewater rafting? This California river offers that opportunity, plus lots more fun activities.

On a late fall camping trip, my family and I were headed to Picacho State Recreation Area. The remote desert park is situated along a scenic 9-mile stretch of the Colorado River on the border of ...

While there are hundreds of great places to camp in California, these are the five best spots in the state's impressive ...

Redwoods are spread throughout Northern California, and to access the towering forests, you'll pass through this recreation area with campsites and trails.

The city-operated River Park RV Campground in Lompoc now offers 35 full-hookup sites and access to trails and Kiwanis Lake. Credit: City of Lompoc photo The city of Lompoc has opened the upgraded ...

The winter months in California provide a unique opportunity for camping, especially along the scenic Central Coast. Outside the state's iconic ski resorts, there are fewer tourists, and when there is ...

A shadow cast off the fire brightens the faces of friends and family as they toast their marshmallows to a crisp. Dark chocolate makes its way around the group of camp chairs before landing on you, ...

Dream of living in a California national park or forest? The BLM, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service are hiring camp hosts for 2026, offering free RV hookups and sometimes a stipend.