California State Parks New fees Start

New fees for camping and day use are now being charged at most California State Parks. As of today, August 17, it will cost you more to visit and camp at many California state parks. Here is a run down of some of the Southern California parks that will be charging higher prices:Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Parking went from $6 per day year-round to $5 to $8, depending on the season. Borrego

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California's oldest State Park and was established in 1902. The original 3,800 acres have been expanded to about 18,000 acres. Big Basin Redwoods State Park has largest continuous stand of ancient Coast Redwoods south of San Francisco. Located within the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains, 20 miles north of Santa Cruz and is a two hour trip from San Francisco. Activities

Montana De Oro State Park

Montana De Oro State Park is located about six miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road. There are several trails popular with mountain bikers but most visitors end up at Spooner,s Cove, across from the campground. The park is a great place to explore tide-pools or head inland along one along the park’s trails. Montana De Oro State Park is definitely worth

Fort Ross State Historical Park

"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231773521737248850" />Fort Ross was a thriving Russian-American Company settlement from 1812 to 1841. This commercial company chartered by Russia's tsarist government controlled all Russian exploration, trade and settlement in the North Pacific, and established permanent settlements in Alaska and California. Fort Ross was the southernmost settlement in the Russian

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a favorite camping destination in California's Gold Country. There are two groves of giant sequoias to hike through, North and South. The North grove is where most people end up and this is also the location of the old drive through tree. Cars are not allowed to drive through the tree these days but you can still hike through the tree. South grove is quieter and

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is 37 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, and 12 miles south of Pfeiffer Big Sur. The highlight of this small beach park is McWay Fall, which drops down a cliff onto the sandy beach. The falls and the rocky inlet is one of the most beautiful sights along highway 1. The water is too cold and dangerous for swimming but the view is priceless. On your next trip along