National Parks - most National Parks are so crowded you can't even enjoy the experience in the summer time. Try the off-season times for your best stay. State Parks - less visited smaller parks with a lot to offer the interested camper. From warm dry deserts to foggy coastal redwoods these parks incompass a large section of California terrain. Country - coastal hills or mountain foothills.
Most campgrounds are fairly close driving distance to towns or cities.
Deserts - perfect for every season except summer, these vast spaces will humble just about anyone. City - not the best for really getting away from crowds, but can be an excellent opportunity to visit a city without spending big bucks on lodging. Or could just be a perfect one-nighter for getting familiar with camping . Most campsites are located in the foothill area behind suburbs, in county parks or even coastal. Summer isn't the only time to go camping.