McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is located within the Shasta National Forest in Burney, just over an hour northeast of Redding. Secluded on 910 wooded acres, the park offers 104 tent and RV campsites as well as 24 rental cabins. Campsites include a picnic table and campfire ring, but do not include electricity or water hookups. Cabins have one or two bedrooms and include a propane heater, picnic table and campfire ring, but do not include electricity or running water. The main attraction of the park is the 129-foot tall Burney Falls near the park's entrance. Park amenities include recreational opportunities on Lake Britton, a swimming beach, group campfire center, visitors' center, snack bar, observation platform, boat launch, picnic areas, fishing piers, miles of hiking trails, bike paths, a wireless Internet hot-spot and full-service marina with watercraft rentals. Park services include bathrooms and shower houses, a sanitary dump station and a convenience store. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is open year-round. Although the park is pet-friendly, pets are not allowed in buildings, on marked trails or on the beach.
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground
24898 Highway 89
Burney, CA 96013
530-335-2777
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Half Moon Bay State Beach is nestled along the Pacific coast in Half Moon Bay, less than an hour south of San Francisco. Situated on two miles of sandy beaches, the park offers 52 campsites suitable for tent or RV camping. Campsites include a picnic table, but do not include electricity or water hookups. Park amenities include private beach access, fishing areas, hiking trails, a horseback riding trail, group campfire center, visitors' center, barbecue picnic areas and a wireless Internet hot-spot. Although swimming is allowed at the beach, campers should take caution as the water temperature is very low year-round and rip currents are unpredictable. Park services include bathrooms, coin-operated showers and a sanitary dump station. Half Moon Bay State Beach is open year-round. Although the park is pet-friendly, pets are not allowed on the beach.
Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground
95 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-726-8820
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Malibu Creek State Park is secluded within the Santa Monica Mountains of Calabasas, less than an hour west of Los Angeles. Located on almost 8,000 acres of rugged land, the park offers 63 campsites suitable for tent or RV camping. Campsites include a picnic table and campfire pit, but do not include electricity or water hookups. Park amenities include 15 miles of stream-side trails, a horseback riding trail, volcanic swimming hole, rock climbing, mountain biking, group campfire center, visitors' center, fishing areas, picnic areas and wildlife viewing opportunities. An attraction of the park is the outdoor set where the TV series M*A*S*H was filmed. Although campfires are allowed at the park, they may be restricted during certain time periods due to high fire-danger conditions. Park services include bathrooms, coin-operated showers and a sanitary dump station. Malibu Creek State Park is open year-round. Although the park is pet-friendly, pets are not allowed on trails or dirt fire roads.
Malibu Creek State Park Campground
1925 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-880-0367
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