Camping allows early access to the freshest catch of the day. Hesperia Lake Park Campground is open year-round and can accommodate both tent campers and RVs up to 40 feet.

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? The High Desert has it all, from star-filled skies in Joshua Tree to hidden gems like Sawtooth Canyon. Here is the ultimate guide.

Love the water? California is home to the No. 1 lake in the nation, according to USA Today readers.

The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to mountains, here are the best uncrowded spots to get a site.

Silverwood Lake is back open following a nearly monthlong closure due to the ignition of the Lake Fire on June 28 along the ...

Summer is here, and for many Americans, the great outdoors is calling. Camping website the Dyrt released its annual ranking of the best campgrounds in America, and five California campgrounds were ...

If you’re looking for award-winning campsites, only one area in California made Hipcamp’s annual best camping spot list. Finnon Lake Recreation Area took third place, just behind campsites in ...

It can be difficult determining the best lakes in a country as large as America. But the people have spoken, and it turns out, California is home to two. Big Bear Lake, located nearly 100 miles ...

The California state park system includes 280 state park units, over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, 5,200 miles of trails, 3,195 historic buildings ...

Among the rankings were two Northern California parks. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Mineral was No. 9 on the list while Sequoia National Park in Central California was No. 13.

And it’s likely because of its many offerings on the water that Big Bear Lake was also voted third for Best Lake for Water Sports in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10Best.