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California Creek Camping<\/h2>\n

\"California<\/a>Clear cool stream waters flow from snow melt at 10,000′ elevation, down to these pristine camps at under 4000′ on both sides of the Sierra. The further you drive up the mountain, the better it gets. Where the Eastern Sierra side tends to be more dramatic desert like with sage brush, the western range is much more lush with ferns & dense trees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone dreams of it. The perfect camp, along the creek. Maybe a waterfall or two, a shady hammock spot & plenty of trees, a flat tent spot, maybe a view. A big, sturdy, rock fire ring (without a bunch of broken glass in it).<\/p>\n

This dreamy camp isn’t only in your imagination, nor is it at the local county campground a few miles from home. This kinda beauty & rare finds are out there, deep in the back woods, the mountains.<\/a> You gotta know where to look & what to bring in order to have a good, easy, relaxing time.<\/p>\n

These secluded sites really are around in your favorite forest<\/a>, way back there. Best of all, they are free.<\/p>\n

\"forest<\/a>Having the opportunity to camp in your very own private, secluded spot, along dirt roads<\/a>, outside of the annoying rules and fees of a developed campground is a privilege. Use these lands wisely and be a responsible camper. Camp eco-wise<\/a>!<\/b> Respecting the land, knowing some basics and following fire safety precautions is all mandatory. A topographic hiking map or a National Forest map<\/a> is optional, but highly recommended.<\/p>\n

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\"Creekside<\/a>Creek water can make an easy refrigerator if the cooler is full. Chill that bottle of wine, keep the watermelon cool .. just don’t forget about it. (cuz that kinda litter<\/a> maybe a welcomed good surprise for the next camper.) Secure your wet creek valuables. Even a heavy watermelon can float! Put some rocks around items or tye them in a mesh bag, with rope, something to keep them from getting away in the swift water.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

There is nothing that beats a good detailed forest map<\/a> of where you are going. If you are the type of person who can never make a straight B-line for home on Sunday afternoon, and find yourself wandering just for the sake of wandering – then it’s best to have a larger state wide map like this beauty from Benchmark Maps<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n

California Creekside Camp Sites<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Small Campgrounds on a Creek<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Primitive Style – Dispersed Camping<\/span> \"secluded<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you are the kinda sport who can really rough it, you may learn to love it. After your first real back woods camping experience, the privacy, serenity and beauty of the land will inspire and relax you so much, that the drawback on the lack of toilet won’t bother you.<\/p>\n

Make a new hobby of learning how to stay away from the crowds<\/a>. The less cars you see at camp, the better. Learn to be immersed within nature and enjoy your space outside. Unwind, next to the creek in the shade, with a chair and read for hours, or bring the sketchbook, or just daydream as butterflies go floating by.<\/p>\n