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So you want to go camping?
As fall speedily approaches, SoCal residents rush to the outdoors to enjoy their favorite activities! The sun is still shining but the chilly weather allows for it to be more green and lush outside so hiking, camping, climbing, and trail running are a more feasible option. This is exciting for us living in California since we have some of the best hiking and camping options in the country!
Here’s a how-to guide with some local and non-local options to hike and camp. There are lots of click throughs with additional how-to guides that we suggest you read.
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Blankets
Portable stove / cookware/ propane
Non perishable foods
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Lots of water
Head lamp
Toiletries
Backpacking Tips for Beginners
Book a campsite through recreation.gov
Choose a campsite based off the national park you desire
(2hrs-8hrs drive)
Joshua Tree National Park
Cleveland National Forest
Big Basin
Santa Barbara beach camping
Angeles National Forest
San Bernardino National Forest
Los Padres National Forest
Sequoia National Forest/ Park
Kings Canyon
Yosemite National Park
Tahoe National Forest
Easy meals when camping: (depends on the cooking vessel/if you bring a portable stove)
Veggie chili
Soup of any kind
Hard boiled eggs
Peanut butter jelly sandwiches
Instant coffee (reiterating bringing lots of large water bottles)
Scrambled eggs
yogurt/granola
Hot dogs
Rice / beans
Grilled cheese
Potato hash
For more tips and tricks we recommend joining Facebook groups :
Hiking and Camping in Southern California
SoCal Campsite Cancellations & Reservations