Ready tent: Campsites in California

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

Honey Lake Campground

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

Casini Ranch Family Campground

• Riverside campground, minutes from the Pacific Ocean
• Lots of opportunities for wine tasting, easy access to Redwood Grove
• Boating and swimming nearby

Shadow Hills RV Resort

• Family-run resort in California, a 10-minute drive from Coachella
• A half-hour drive from Mt San Jacinto and Joshua Tree wilderness areas
• Heated outdoor pool and gym, clubhouse with kitchen; festival bus

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

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

Lemon Cove Village RV Park

• Convenient base camp for Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks
• Welcoming staff, clean facilities and quiet scenic location
• Pool with covered patio, community room and fenced dog park

Santa Fe RV Resort

• Convenient downtown location - a city park in a great spot
• Easy access to golf courses, cycling and hiking trails
• A short drive to local attractions including Sea World

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

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

The Springs at Borrego RV Resort and Golf Course

• Award-winning resort and golf course in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
• Hiking trails, off-roading and wildlife spotting within 30 minutes
• Top spot for stargazing in California’s only Dark Sky Reserve

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

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

Lost Hills RV Park

• Big-rig friendly park with easy freeway access
• Close to restaurants, RV wash and petrol stations
• Seasonal pool, playground, free wifi and dog exercise area

Riverbend RV Park

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

Delta's Lodi Wine Country Camping

• Peaceful park next to vineyards on the banks of the Mokelumne River
• Direct river access for fishing, boating and swimming
• A 20-minute drive from Lodi and its wineries

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