Wildlife haven: Campsites in California

Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary

• Stay at a 72-acre California animal sanctuary and historic goldmine
• A half-hour drive to Kings Canyon National Park entrance
• Naturist-friendly site with hiking trails and a communal firepit

Dunlap Canyon Retreat

• Huge site with Sierra Nevada views, 45 minutes’ drive from Fresno
• Riffelhof Vineyards 15 minutes’ drive; Hume Lake 55 minutes
• Off Highway 180, for direct access to Kings Canyon National Park

Diamond Gulch Camp

• Wild camping on a forested ranch a 35-minute drive from Yosemite Park
• Groveland five minutes’ drive; Stanislaus National Forest 75 minutes
• Firepits and barbecues allowed, with free firewood provided

Camping at Quail Run

• Wild camping on a working ostrich ranch near Lake Hughes, California
• Shadowland Foundation 10 minutes’ walk; Castaic Lake 15 minutes’ drive
• Firepit and barbecue, ostriches, hayrides, and archery lessons on site

West Shores RV Park and Storage

• On the shores of Salton Sea lake
• An hour's drive from the spas and golf courses of Palm Springs
• Spectacular sunsets and stargazing, plus park café and bar

Honey Lake Campground

• In the Sierra Madre Mountains just off Highway 395
• 70 miles from Reno
• Restaurant, lounge and well stocked general store

Spirit Walk

• Secluded, private campsite in Sequoia National Forest
• A 10-minute drive from Kernville and Lake Isabella
• Peaceful adults-only pitches on sacred land; no-smoking policy

Kamp Klamath RV Park and Campground

• Quiet and scenic site in the middle of Redwood National Park
• Surrounded by the Klamath River
• Award-winning site smokehouse with locally caught Chinook salmon

Klamath Ranch Resort - Blue Heron RV Park

• Peaceful 20-acre park 10 minutes' drive from Hornbrook
• A 45-minute drive from Mount Ashland skiing; an hour from Mount Shasta
• Long Klamath River frontage for fishing, boating and wildlife spotting

Klamath River RV Park

• Riverside site surrounded by spectacular scenery
• Next door to the forest featured in blockbuster film Jurassic Park
• Chinook salmon and steelhead fishing in the Klamath River

Lassen RV Resort

• A family-friendly resort near waterfalls, fishing and hiking
• Seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a propane-fired barbecue
• Easy access to Highway 299

Rio Sierra River Resort

• Cosy cottage on the Kaweah River at Three Rivers in California
• Sequoia National Park 10 minutes’ drive; The Giant Forest 50 minutes
• Homely comfort; barbecue in the garden; free river beach pass

Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Center

• 200-acre wellness retreat in pristine parkland four miles from Cobb
• A 25-minute drive to Harbin Hot Springs; 45 minutes to Napa Valley
• Vegetarian-only place with a lagoon, creek, archery range and firepits

Musick Creek Falls

• Nearly wild camping 15 minutes’ drive from Shaver Lake in California
• General Washington Tree and China Peak ski resort 45 minutes’ drive
• Private pitches with waterfall views and outdoor activities available

Joshua Tree Ranch

• Peaceful campsite in a secluded Southern California location
• A 25-minute drive from Lancaster; downtown Los Angeles 90 minutes
• In the Antelope Valley between the Tehachapi and San Gabriel mountains

Palm View RV Park

• RV park in a quiet valley by a lake, five miles from Perris
• An hour and 10 minutes' drive from Los Angeles
• Outdoor pool, basketball, playground, market, TV room and firepits

Riverbend RV Park

• Peaceful riverside RV park with spacious full-hookup sites and mature shade trees.
• On-site amenities include game courts, picnic areas, a fenced dog park, and a three-acre catch-and-release fishing pond.
• Ideal base for day trips to Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks.

GoodVibes Ranch and Farm