47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
831-667-1112
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Beginner Camping in California
California camping ranges from redwoods to beaches and desert boulders, so beginners should match the season to the landscape.
State and national park campgrounds are the easiest starting points because reservations, maps, and rules are clear.
4 places to start
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