From giant sequoia groves to lakeside sites and Delta waterways — pitch your tent in some of California's most underrated outdoors.
The 209 sits at the crossroads of valley floor and Sierra foothills, which means campgrounds range from lakeside reservoir sites with hot showers to primitive backcountry spots under the pines. Whether you're pulling a 40-foot RV to Woodward Reservoir or backpacking into the Stanislaus National Forest, we've mapped 18 campgrounds that offer the best combination of scenery, amenities, and accessibility across the Central Valley and Gold Country.
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