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2018 Government Shutdown: Access to Public Lands
The 2018 Federal Government Shutdown has wide-ranging impacts, including whether or not you have access to public lands.
How To Get a Permit for Hiking the John Muir Trail...
Hiking the John Muir Trail is an amazing adventure, however getting a permit to do so is tough, over 97% of applications are denied. Here is how to get one.
California State Parks License Plate Deadline Looming
The California specialty license plate that benefits the State Parks is in danger of being cancelled if it does not reach the minimum of 7500 orders by May.
Los Padres National Forest Campground Closures
The Forest Service has closed much of the Monterey Ranger District in the northern section of Los Padres National Forest due to the 2016...
Popular Campgrounds
Pinnacle Rock – Mendocino National Forest
Pinnacle Rock in Mendocino National Forest is not a designated campground by the National Forest Service, but is a great location for free dispersed camping
Steep Ravine Campground – Mount Tamalpais State Park
Steep Ravine Campground is an environmental campground located in Mount Tamalpais State Park just north of the rugged Marin Headlands in northern California
About Justin Wilson
I started NextCampsite after moving to California and being frustrated at the lack of information on the Internet about campsites in the area. NextCampsite became my notebook and bucketlist for the outdoors - campgrounds, camping hacks, tips, meals, and other adventures. Read more...
Cool Find: Anker Bolder LED Flash Lights
Anker, the well-known manufacturer of various technology accessories such as cell phone mounts and rechargeable battery packs, has released a line of water and...