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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:34 pm    Post subject: Help - Camping in California near the ocean Reply with quote

We are two Westfalias travelling on the west coast (highway 1).
We have a VERY hard time to find available camping sites. We're heading now in a hotel for two days Sad
We'll try to find a campground for few days from there.
Any tips to help us find a spot would be appreciated.

Thanks!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Get_Outdoors/Parks/Doran_Regional_Park.aspx
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Most parks are run by local (county) parks & recreation departments. Some will be state operated. Search those websites and you should find info, including reservations and day use rules.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 5:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can "chance it" from park to park to see if by sheer luck there's a spot or 2 available when you show up. I've lucked out before but normally such sites are to be reserved upwards of 6 months in advance. Good luck! Neutral
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unfortunately, in California the best camp grounds near the ocean are state parks. Sites during the summer months are usually full. Reservations must be made seven months in advance through Reserve America http://www.reserveamerica.com/. Sometimes there is a cancellation, but very rarely, and you can get that site.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

California highway 1 is over 400 miles long. Where are you trying to find camping space?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You give no clue which direction you'r traveling.>>>Dan
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:26 am    Post subject: Where on Hwy 1? Reply with quote

Hwy 1 runs a long way. Are you in So Cal? NorCal? Central Coast??
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