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RANCH CAMPGROUND – RANCH WEEKENDS 1570 Ink Grade, Pope Valley, CA 94567 Phone 707.965.2383. This is a men’s only (sorry ladies) site that is nestled in an eastern branch of Napa


Valley just 25 minutes from St. Helena. Another location that offers pretty much any- thing that you could want in not only camping, but a total vacation get away. Cabins, tent-cabins and campsites are available so you can bring in your own gear or take advantage of theirs. Far from roughing it, they have amenities such as a pool, hot tub, a large lawn area for sunbathing (clothing optional), and a creek-fed swimming hole. Extensive organic vegetable and flower gardens abound, a private orchard, warm sunshine and gallons of fresh mountain air. The resort boasts it’s original ranch house with a on-site chef cooking meals daily. Like they say: “In short, it’s catered camping. ranchweekend.com


BURNING MAN Black Rock Desert, northwest of Reno, somewhere-in-the-middle-of know-where. For the mother of all camping experiences, take a look at Burning Man. A once a year, camping experience that includes tens of thousands of people from every walk of life imaginable, who come together in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create a temporary town called Black Rock City.


TOP 10 CAMPSITES IN CALIFORNIA:


1. Cold Springs Campground, Sequoia National Park, East of Three Rivers A glacial-cut valley, Mineral King is surrounded by 12,000-foot granite and shale peaks. no reservations; 559.565.3341


2. D.L. Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe. On the beauty of Tahoe’s west shore, life is sweet as you gaze on the glori- ous blue waters. parks.ca.gov or 530.525.7232 Book it: reserveamerica.com


In no way is this a traditional camping environment, but


let me tell you it is one of the most eye-opening, interesting and life-altering outdoor experiences that you will have. Approximately 40,000 people pitch tents and various temporary “structures” in what can only be termed as a cultural camping extravaganza of millennial proportions. The only thing available is ice, water (in the form of tanker trucks that drive around the site) and coffee (it never tasted so good)—oh and porta- potties (thank the gods). The motto; “what you pack in, you must pack out—leave no footprint.” Make sure to look at the website for pointers and pay attention to what they say—getting caught with your pants down/off in this clothing-optional world is acceptable, being unprepared is not! burningman.com.


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3. Kirk Creek Campground, Los Padres National Forest, Big Sur. Scattered across a bluff, the sites are open to the stars and the sea. campone.com or 805.434.1996 Book it: recreation.gov


4. Minaret Falls Campground, Inyo National Forest, North of Devils Postpile National Monument. Camp and enjoy the Joaquin River and views of the Minaret Falls. no reservations; 760.924.5500


5. Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, South of Twentynine Palms. Wander amongst the Joshua Trees and quartz monzo- granite boulders. no reservations; 760.367.5500


6. Saddlebag Lake Campground, Inyo National Forest, just east of Yosemite National Park. The highest of all drive-to sites at 10,000 feet, it has a dramatic, above-the- treeline feel. no reservations; 760.924.5500


7. Summerdale Campground, Sierra National Forest, South of Yosemite National Park’s Southern Entrance. 20 minutes from Yosemite this campground is spread out under the shade of cottonwoods and pines. 559.877.2218 Book it: recreation.gov


8. Pinnacles National Monument, South of Hollister, California’s answer to the Grand Canyon, with enormous rock formations, craggy cliffs, and caves for exploring. 831.389.4485 Book it: recreation.gov


9. Doane Valley Campground, Palomar Mountain State Park, The camp is like a slice of the Sierra Nevada ― dense conifer forests and grassy meadows at 4,700 feet. 760.742.3462 Book it: reserveamerica.com


10. Doheny State Beach, Dana Point. If you want ocean activities this is the prime beach to do it. 949.496.6172 Book it: reserveamerica.com


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