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7/19/24
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Sunset Harbor RV Park, Beside US101 in Crescent
City, CA. 100 ft. ![](shape_united_states_3.gif)
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![](photos9/RVJul24_121_tm.jpeg) Within
CG #1 Within
CG #2
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14 short term grass sites on level
land with full hookups. About 45 other long term
sites. Behind buildings on US101, so traffic noise not
bad. $36.
My intended county park was full when I arrived late
Friday afternoon, so I opted for this place. Worked
out great. Would definitely go there again.
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7/18/24
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Benbow SRA CG (State). About 5 mi S of Garberville,
CA on US101 and side road.![](shape_united_states_3.gif)
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![](photos9/RVJul24_110_tm.jpeg) From
Site #1 From
Site #2 Campsite
Office After
Leaving #1 After
Leaving #2
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75 site in tall redwood trees. Many beside
the Eel River. Also beside busy US101, so expect
some heavy daytime noise. $35.
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7/17/24
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Kyen CG (COE) on Lake Medocino. 6+ mi N from
Ukiah, CA on US101 then 2+ mi E on CA20. 800 ft. |
![](photos9/RVJul24_95_tm.jpeg) Site
Front View Within
CG Lake View
#1 Lake View
#2 Lake View
#3
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72 paved sites on a hillside with lots of trees.
You might need your leveling blocks. Across the road from the
large Mendocino Lake. Restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers $35
to $65 (w/full hookup).
Was here way back in 2011.
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Spent some time with my kids in the Bay area enjoying
their air conditioning. Now hoping to do more
frequent camping. Chose the coast for cooler temperatures.
:)
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8
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7/3/24
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Lawson's Landing CG (Commercial) at Dillon Beach, CA. 30 ft. ![](shape_united_states_3.gif)
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![](photos9/RVJul24_15_tm.jpeg) My
Site Again My
Backyard Other
Campers CG
Site Map CG
From Above CG
Scenery #1 CG
Scenery #2 CG
Scenery #3 CG
Scenery #4 CG
Scenery #5 CG
Scenery #6
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Over 250 grass siSite tes, each with a picnic table.
Sites are a mix of RV and tent. Sand dunes, with trails,
separate many of the sites from the ocean bay. No shade,
so bring your own. Water faucets, porta potties and
2 dump stations available. $61 (varies with site)
I've been in hundreds of CGs (mostly USFS) and this
is one of the most unique!
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7
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7/2/24
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Westside Regional Park CG (County) in Bodega
Bay, CA. 30 ft. ![](shape_united_states_3.gif)
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![](photos9/RVJul24_2_tm.jpeg) Other
Campers #1 Other
Campers #2 The
Bay #1 The Bay
#2 The Bay #3 L:aunch
Ramp Pretty Flowers
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47 paved and level sites in 5 rows. Trees between
some of the rows for possible shade. Back-in and
pull-thru sites. Right beside beautiful Bodega
Bay with benches to watch the boat activity. Possible
foghorn
every 5 seconds during night, but you'll get used to
it. :) Launch ramp with parking adjacent to CG.
Flush toilets & showers. $7 dump station.
$51 (w/tax).
Left my daughter's in Napa where it was 100+. Here
it was 62 in late afternoon, and almost too cool for
me! :)
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6
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6/20/24
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Boondocking site (USFS). Not a developed campground. South of Lake Tahoe, CA
in the Hope Valley area. 2.5 mi SW
of the hwy 88/89 jct and 5.2 mi S of hwy 88 on Blue Lakes Rd. 7500
ft.
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![](photos9/RVJun24_126_cr_tm.jpg) Great
Chair View CG
Creek #1 CG
Creek #2 Other
Campers Pretty
Flower Nice
View Poor
Tree
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Great boondocking spot. One of my favorite
in this area. It's on the edge of a beautiful meadow, with
great views of the forest and mountains. Creek
is a short walk and hidden in the bushes. Adjacent
paved road that leads to lakes and campgrounds results
in some daytime noise. $0.
Many others here, inlcuding many skeeters!
Anybody know why those posts were put in the creek??
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6/15/24- 6/19/24
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Robinson Creek CG (USFS). 9 mi SW of Bridgeport, CA on
Twin Lakes Rd. 7000 ft. ![](shape_united_states_3.gif)
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![](photos9/RVJun24_201_tm.jpeg) 2nd
Site CG Visitor CG
Stream #1 CG
Stream #2 CG
Stream #3 Pretty
Clouds #1 Pretty
Clouds #2 Unusual
Clouds From
A Boat Baby
Pinecone Nearby
View
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Very popular CG with 54 paved sites in tall pines on level land. Shade
varies significantly with site. The very
nice Robinson Creek wraps around the CG. Usually good fishing, if
they have stocked recently. Many sites on the creek.
My favorite Sierra CG. Several other CGs and two large lakes
nearby. $32.
Another fun family campout with my daughter and son
and family. This was my 49th straight year to camp in this area!
Very nice weather.
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6/14/24
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Boondocking site (USFS). Not a developed campground. South of Lake Tahoe, CA
in the Hope Valley area. 1.3 mi SW
of the hwy 88/89 jct then N through open gate. 7100
ft.
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Nice
Contrail Within
CG #1 Within
CG #2 Within
CG #3 Within
CG #4
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Popular boondocking area visible from hwy. Main
area is a level, deadend dirt road with sites along
the sides. Good part time shade in most sites.
Nice meadow visible from many sites and a short
walk. Main downside is traffic noise from
hwy and camping traffic (ATVs, etc) on dirt road beside
sites. Overall a good spot and the price is right
at $0.
This stop
wasn't planned. Left too late to get to Bridgeport
before dark, so camped here.
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6/8/24
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Gilroy Garlic RV Park. In Gilroy, CA 200 ft. ![](shape_united_states_3.gif)
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![](photos8/RVJun22_3__tm.jpeg) Within
CG #1 Within
CG #2 Looking
Up On The
Way Here
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Very nice commercial RV park with 170+ paved sites.
Most RVers here appear to be "extended stay"
folks, but the park does have short stay spots.
All the usual amenities: showers, laundry, pool,
etc. Close to large shopping centers with stores
and eating places. Some hwy noise from nearby
US101. $70 (back-in with full hookups).
Have stayed here many times. Very convenient
for breaking up the trip beyween home and visiting my
kids in the SF Bay area into 2 legs,.
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6/5/24
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Islay Creek CG, Montana de Oro State Park. 5 mi SW of
Los Osos, CA (via Los Osos Valley Rd and Pecho Valley Rd). 100
ft.
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![](photos9/RVJun24_15_tm.jpeg) Within
CG #1 Within
CG #2 Nearby
Cove #1 Nearby
Cove #2 On
The Way Here
More Pics Later
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Secluded CG in a beautiful State Park on the coast.
50 paved sites on level land in two sections in
a canyon. Feels more like a typical USFS CG, than
a State Park one. Loads of hiking available along
with a beautiful beach cove. Spectaclular scenery. You
can even hear the waves crashing at your site when the
surf is big! Vault toilets. $25.
Decided I'd better get an extra camping night in
before I hit the road for more of 'em. Easy to do, since
it's only a few miles from my winter home. 7th time
here.
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5/13/24
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Back home and getting ready to start steady ramblin'
in early June.
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5/9/24
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Parkfield, CA ("The Earthquake Capitol
of the World") for the Parkfield Bluegrass
Festival. NE of Paso Robles, CA in farming country. About
15 mi off of CA41/46 or 25 mi off US101, via San Miguel. 1500
ft. ![](shape_united_states_3.gif)
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![](photos9/RVMay24_34h._tm.jpg) Music
Crowd Learning
New Songs Night
Fun Nice
Clouds #1 Nice Clouds
#2 Yep More Clouds Parkfield
Signs #1 Parkfield
Signs #2 Peaceful
View Sunset
Time Old
Tractor Farm
Horses
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My 10th time at this great mid-sized bluegrass
festival. Try it, you'll like it. Out in
peaceful ranching land. Weather was beautiful. Lots of good
music by national, regional and local acts.
My
daughter joined me for the festival, which made it even
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