The Best Camping in Paicines

Pinnacles Campground is accessible from the east side of the park, and you generally lose cell service about 20 minutes before the park entrance. The campground offers tent camping, group camping, and a handful of RV sites. The tent and group sites have individual picnic tables and fire rings, an...

Laguna Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near King City, California.

Jack's Cabin is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Greenfield, California.

This off-the-beaten-trail adventure has a little bit of everything for everyone, and is as challenging as you make it. Many just make it about a mile down to the river for a leisurely day of relaxing, swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying a few cold beverages. Others embark on a 7+ mile adventure up...

Henry W. Coe State Park, northern California's largest, provides outdoor enthusiasts with over 89,000 acres of land to explore, as well as 22,000 acres of designated wilderness area. With all of this space, the outdoor adventures are seemingly endless. We recommend a multi-day backpacking trip to...

Coit Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gilroy, California.

Steer Ridge Loop at Hunting Hollow is a loop trail that is used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians located near Gilroy, California.

Pacheco Falls Loop via Coyote Creek/Hunting Hollow is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Gilroy, California.

Coyote Lake County Park Campgrounds Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near San Martin, California.

Merry-Go-Round, Bayview, and Sprig Trails Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Gilroy, California.

Junipero Serra Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Greenfield, California.

Please be aware that this is NOT a route for beginning cyclist. It is a very hilly route and you will be sharing the road with cars for the entire route, the shoulder is sometimes very slim. This should not scare you from doing the trip, just be aware of the risks and dangers you might be facing....

Sprig Trail, Merry-Go-Round, and Tan Oak Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Gilroy, California.

Mount Madonna Meadow Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Watsonville, California.

Campsites here come with a fire ring and picnic table, as well as bathroom and shower access. These sites are particularly recommended for families and large groups. Make a reservation here.

Backpacking to Pat Springs is a way to see Big Sur and the San Lucia mountains from a perspective that few get to experience. The Ventana Wilderness is rugged and remote, yet Pat Springs is one of the most beautiful campgrounds around that will allow you to take in this amazing terrain.  To get ...