California is brimming with outdoor recreation spots, but this beautiful lake offers just about every type of outdoor thrill ...

This Epic Bass Lake Camping Guide includes information on seven different campgrounds, many of which have amazing views ...

The Trinity Alps encompasses about 540,000 acres and features massive waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers and creeks, and dozens ...

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

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

Lake Berryessa is one of the largest freshwater lakes in California and only a 45-minute drive from Napa Valley. Boating is popular here, and houseboats and cabins are available to rent.

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.

For campers in Northern California, especially the Lake Tahoe region, encountering a black bear for the first time can be a rite of passage. But even if you’ve done your homework on bear encounters ...

A California "ghost lake" Tulare Lake that disappeared in the 17th century is making its grand return after 130 years, swallowing up 94,000 acres and counting of private farmland. The lake once ...