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\"Autumn<\/p>\n

\"RV \"Tent \"Fishing\" \"Hiking\"<\/p>\n

Amazing autumn colors can be found through OCTOBER and NOVEMBER in California<\/strong>, but you’ll need to leave the city in order to find the very best colors and scenic beauty. Fall season happens quickly (within weeks) in the high country and slower (months) in the lowlands. Plenty canyons and parks in the urban centers have hiking trails thru some nice trees, but nothing compares to the backroads, creeks and rivers of the big mountains.<\/p>\n

Elevations<\/a>, the higher the better, is where you’ll find the real displays of color. Aspen groves can be found along mountain slopes, creek canyons from 5000′-10,000′ in elevation. Cottonwood trees are found in the drier regions, in ranching areas and in desert canyons – up to about 6000′ elevation. Aspen trees start to turn yellow as soon as the chill of nights drop; if the temperature shift is subtle, the aspen leaves become more orange as the days go into the fall season. If an early snow or freeze happens, just one night, the glorious foliage becomes dead brown crispies dangling in the wind.<\/p>\n

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\nCAMP FIRE RESTRICTIONS<\/strong> are still be in place from the dry summer, and now comes the autumn winds. Any decent amount of rain can change the fire burn status, so make sure to check with the rangers for up-to-date fire info.<\/p>\n

Best Autumn Campgrounds in California \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many of these campgrounds are located in or near aspen groves & are simply spectacular during the fall months. Some may be located near alder groves. Maple trees located along rivers turn golden between September and October.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Higher elevation (7000′-9000′) colors will change faster and earlier in the year (as soon as September), whereas the lower countryside may wait until late October.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pack warmly, cuz the cooler temps at night (20-30 degrees) is what makes these awesome, little autumn leaves change colors. The change can happen very fast (in days). When the early season snows move in – usually a minimal dusting by October, fall colors can fade fast.<\/p>\n

Southern California<\/h2>\n

\"Tent<\/p>\n

has minimal fall colors.<\/p>\n

Big Bear Lake, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nLake Arrowhead, CA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ojai Camping<\/a> – Wheeler Gorge
\nSespe Hot Springs<\/a> (hike-in access only)<\/p>\n

\"Camping\"<\/p>\n

Southern and Central Sierra<\/h2>\n

have a few aspen groves and several cottonwood canyons.<\/p>\n

Aspen Hollow\u00a0Campground NFS\"NFSlogo\"
\nGiant Sequoia @\u00a0Hume Lake, CA<\/span><\/a>
\nnear Kings Canyon NP<\/p>\n

Big Meadows\u00a0Campground NFS
\nStanislaus\u00a0National Forest
\nArnold, CA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Dinkey Creek Campground NFS
\nSierra National Forest
\nShaver Lake, CA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Kern River Canyon<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ponderosa, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nQuaking Aspen Campground <\/a>\"Tent
\nQuaking Aspen Cabin<\/a>\"Tent
\nGiant Sequoia National Monument\"camp\"<\/p>\n

Wishon Reservoir<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
\nLily Pad Campground<\/a>
\nSierra National Forest<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yosemite National Park<\/a>
\nTuolumne Meadows, Hwy 120
\nYosemite Valley Campgrounds<\/p>\n

Kirkwood, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nBlue Lakes Road<\/a><\/span>
\nCarson Pass CA Highway 88<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Camping\"<\/p>\n

Northern Sierra<\/h2>\n

The North Sierra Nevada Mountains covers the region with Lake Tahoe and Donner Pass, and north Gold Country. River canyons with fall colors include American River,<\/a> Yuba River<\/a>, and the Feather River<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Aspen Group Campground
\n@ Jackson Meadows Reservoir
\nnear Truckee, CA<\/a><\/p>\n

Berry Creek, CA<\/a>
\nMilsap Bar, Middle Fork of the Feather River<\/p>\n

Bucks Lake, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nHaskins Valley & Grizzly Creek Campground
\nOro-Quincy Highway – Plumas NF<\/p>\n

Downieville, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nYuba River Campgrounds\"showers\"<\/p>\n

Grover Hot Springs State Park \u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hope Valley, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nHope Valley Campground<\/a> \"Tent<\/p>\n

Lake Tahoe<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Camping\"<\/p>\n

\"Autumn<\/a><\/p>\n

Eastern Sierra<\/h2>\n

The Eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada is the ‘place to be’ for Autumn Colors in California. The dramatic desert meets the tallest granite peaks. Every canyon is a different scene, many lakes lined with aspen groves, some have a creek with aspens.<\/p>\n

Aspendell, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nNorth Lake Campground
\nLake Sabrina Road
\nBishop Pass (high country hikes)<\/p>\n

\"sabrina<\/p>\n

Bishop, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nBishop Creek, Hwy 168
\nAncient Bristlecone Pine Forest<\/a> – both Silver Canyon and
\nCottonwood Creek have aspen trees. (both are 4×4 roads)<\/p>\n

Bridgeport, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nGreen Creek Road<\/a><\/span> w\/ signage<\/a> for
\nDunderburg Meadow<\/a>
\nTwin Lakes<\/a>
\nHoover Wilderness<\/a> (high country hikes)<\/p>\n

Independence, CA<\/a><\/strong>
\nOnion Valley Campground<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\"Tent<\/a>
\nKearsarge Pass (high country hikes)<\/p>\n

June Lake, Califonia<\/a><\/strong>\"Tent
\nJune Lake Loop #1S63<\/a> \/ CA Highway 158<\/p>\n