This fascinating state park in California is home to a pygmy forest: groves of older trees that are extremely short compared to other trees. Find out more.

If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, you might want to consider visiting one of the thousands of state parks across the ...

Location: Carlsbad, San Diego County Type: RV sites, drive-in tent camping Three miles south of Carlsbad, the campgrounds of South Carlsbad State Beach offer 223 campsites.

The California State Parks Foundation is hosting a photo contest where people can submit their favorite snapshots of the ...

The foundation's nod to Crystal Cove came as part of their "Best of California State Parks" list, which highlights ideal spots across the state for hiking, camping, bird-watching and more.

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.

The weather is always beautiful, getting there is easy, camping is so fun and the ability to see wildlife is easily a draw,” Erin Carvalho told the California State Parks Foundation.