California Camping

The most trusted name in outdoor guide writing, Tom Stienstra gives readers another reason to spend the night under the stars with the newest edition of Moon California Camping. Covering every worthwhile destination in California, this is the camper's guide to finding the best spots in the Golden State. Families, day-trippers, and seasoned campers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect campground among the options selected by Tom. Fun trip ideas from Tom include: the Best Scenic Campgrounds, the Best Family Destinations, Best for White-Water Rafting, Best for Waterfalls, and the Best for Fall Colors. This guidebook provides updated, easy-to-use regional maps, descriptive keynotes for every geographical region, and facility and fee information. Detailed descriptions let campers know when they're near a waterfall, scenic overlook, or fishing spot. Moon California Camping has the details on the best California camping available.

Check the tires and fill up the gas tank — Moon West Coast RV Camping is here to help campers discover the best RV camping in California, Oregon, and Washington. Whether bringing the children, pets, or recreational equipment, this guide leads readers to the perfect RV park or campground, with a range of outdoor options selected by award-winning author Tom Stienstra. Some of the author’s top picks include sites with the prettiest lakes, the best spots for wildlife-viewing, and the best locations for fishing. In addition, Moon West Coast RV Camping is complete with helpful descriptions outlining campground features such as wheelchair access, drive-through sites, and power hook-ups. With a variety of RV locations to choose from, helpful hints, and suggestions, Moon West Coast RV Camping has the details on the best West Coast camping available, whether beachfront, near natural springs, or an island retreat.

From the sandy beaches of the coast to the deserts in the southeast; from the Northern Sierras to the Southern Sierras, only the most scenic and serene campsites are included in this easy-to-use guide.

From the majestic rock cliffs and endless beaches of the Coast Range to the Cascade Range and the Sierra Nevada, where outdoor enthusiasts can find the best summer-weather mountain camping in the state, only the best campsites are profiled in this easy-to-use guide.

Avid outdoorsman and experienced travel writer Tom Stienstra knows the best places for camping in Northern California, from quaint spots in Mendocino and Wine Country to the colossal campgrounds of Yosemite and Mammoth. Moon Northern California Camping guides seasoned campers and first timers to the best campsites, hiking trails, and fishing spots throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Tahoe, Monterey, San Joaquin Valley and more. In this guidebook, Stienstra includes unique lists of “Bests” like "Best Scenic Destinations," "Best Family Desintations," and "Best Boat-in Campgrounds." Complete with easy-to-use regional maps, descriptive keynotes for every geographical region, and facility and fee information, Moon Northern California Camping provides campers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Desert camping in Death Valley? Check. Glacier camping in the Sierras? Check. That’s Southern California for you — an area of staggering diversity and awesome natural beauty. With such a wide array of camping opportunities, The Best in Tent Camping: Southern California is an indispensable guide for bringing enthusiasts to their ideal campsite. Offering detailed profiles, at-a-glance information, campground maps, directions, and coordinates, this guide offers campers a truly comprehensive look at the best that the Golden State’s southern region has to offer.