Category Archives: Backpacking

Camping in Red Fir – Eldorado National Forest, CA

Situated in the pine trees behind a gate on the north side of Loon Lake, Red Fir Campground is a tent-only group campground offering a semi-private recreation experience for a small group (up to 25) of tent campers (no trailers). … Continue reading

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Camping in Crestline Group – Cleveland National Forest, CA

Situated at 2800-foot elevation, Crestline campground is designed to accommodate up to 50 people. There is a food prep area with 4 picnic tables. This area is a popular recreation site for visitors to the Palomar Observatory, located in north … Continue reading

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Camping in Eastman Lake – Eastman Lake, CA

Eastman Lake Campground is located at Eastman Lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills about an hour drive north of Fresno, CA. Tall grasses and scattered oak trees cover the rolling hills surrounding the lake. Wildlife is abundant. Local residents include … Continue reading

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Camping in El Prado Group – Cleveland National Forest, CA

El Prado Campground in the Laguna Recreation Area can accommodate between 30-50 people. 1 group area is accessible. Part of the El Prado Group is fenced off to protect the habitat of the Laguna Skipper Butterfly. 5 group campsites in … Continue reading

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Camping in Boyington Mill – Tahoe National Forest, CA

Boyington Mill Campground sits on the banks of the Little Truckee River which is one of the best catch and release fly fishing streams in Northern California; some pine and fir trees are located in the Boyington Mill Campground. Vault … Continue reading

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