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Camping for history and culture in California
122 camps in California that list history and culture or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 53°F.
Best areas for history and culture
- Around Truckee21 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Oakhurst12 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Douglas City8 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Johnsville7 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Big Bend6 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in California are good for history and culture?
122 camps that list history and culture or mention it in their description; 4 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 53°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 84% also offer hiking, 74% also offer fishing, 67% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open history & culture in CaliforniaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
BushytailFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBushytail Campground is nestled in a grove of tall Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines, just a short distance from Trinity Lake.
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Granite Flat (California)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGranite Flat Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, just one mile from Truckee and a short distance from Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and…
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Goose MeadowsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGoose Meadow Campground is located along the Truckee River adjacent to Highway 89, about half-way between Tahoe City and Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking…
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Juniper Lake Stock CorralFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalJuniper Lake Stock Corral (elevation 6,800 ft.) is a remote and rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is located within…
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FawnFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLocated on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake, Fawn Group Campground is the most popular group site in the area. Well-shaded by oaks, Douglas firs and pines, this campground provides…
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HallstedFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHallsted campground is conveniently situated in the Feather River Canyon, just off the main road in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. At an elevation of 2,300 feet, it offers a cool…
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Lakes BasinFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLakes Basin Campground (6,445 feet) is situated in the ruins of an old lodge, Lakes Center Lodge, built in 1912 and removed in the late 1970's. Some of the old stonework still exists…
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Deer CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDeer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views…
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Free camps for history and culture
- Lost Arch Historic Mining CampFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
mining camp north of browns camp trail is day use only
View camp → - Sawtooth Canyon CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Sawtooth Canyon Campground, also know by its nickname “New Jack City,” is located approximately 3 miles west of California Highway 247 and 20 mile south of Barstow, California. In this…
View camp → - Harris Spring CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Description: This is an undeveloped camping area located approximately 15 miles north of Highway 89. There are about 15 user-created sites and a vault toilet. Bring your own drinking water.…
View camp → - Fort Goff CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River. This lovely little wayside campground has 5 walk-in campsites and a historic cemetery across the road. There is a pay…
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