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Three popular California state campgrounds will start using a lottery system for some bookings. With some campgrounds selling out within minutes, the program aims to give more campers a chance at ...

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If you’re looking to escape into nature and experience the unique beauty of California’s deserts, camping is a great way to do it. From wide-open spaces to stunning rock formations and clear night ...

Kristen Tate camps a lot. The freelance book editor from San Francisco takes car camping trips for two weeks every summer, during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and often on weekends. She ...