California is synonymous with beaches and there are plenty of beach campgrounds that welcome regular and RV campers. The north coast, San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California stretch across hundreds of miles of this coastal region, but there is a significant difference in ecosystems throughout the state. Bodega Bay, Santa Cruz and San Diego are some of the more popular areas to RV camp at a beach.
The mountainous areas of California are truly remarkable, offering ancient redwood trees and many different habitats for wildlife viewing. There are mountains located along the coastal region as well, such as Big Sur. However, Mount Diablo is in the San Francisco east bay area and the Sierra Nevada cover a huge expanse along the eastern border of the state. Many of the mountainous regions have rivers or lakes to add to the excitement of RV camping in California, such as the Sacramento River or Lake Tahoe.
Although much of California is full of massive bodies of water and lush rainforest-like areas, it is home to some of the hottest and driest deserts in the United States. The Mojave Desert and Death Valley are some of the most famous deserts in the world, and both are situated in Southern California. There is plenty of RV desert camping to enjoy for those who are adventurous enough and are so inclined to experience such conditions (and if you are, the landscape is phenomenal and rich with natural history).
California RV camping in any of the national parks, national forests or state parks is always a great option. Yosemite National Park, Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Shasta-Trinity National Forest are some of the best parks to check out.
There are many parks throughout California that cater to RVers. They usually have a wide range of facilities and amenities to make your journey across the state more comfortable. Some even provide Wi-Fi and laundry services, and others are actually resort-style, complete with clubhouses, swimming pools, bars and more. Camp-California.com has an extensive list of RV parks and what each one has to offer visitors.
When you need to save money or just want a different kind of camping experience, you can find many places to camp for free. Boondocking doesn't just include parking your RV overnight at a Wal-Mart, it can also mean traveling off the beaten path. FreeCampgrounds.com is another resource specifically for locating places such as these.
