The Mountains of California
If you know you wanna head to the forests of California, but have no clue where to start, this page may be very helpful in determining your ultimate destination. We have hundreds of pages on adventures & locations throughout the golden state. We sell all California maps for outdoor recreation, hiking topos to off road routes. Wanna camp under the stars this weekend - and avoid the crowds too? You will need a good back road map to find this awesome camp site, guaranteed. Need a hammock spot, small swimming hole & total seclusion? Or how about a family camp w/ Sequoia grove nearby? Total Escape has something for everyones budget & lifestyle. See below for an extensive breakdown of California mountain regions.
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SoCal mountains have tighter restrictions on campfires, larger number of people camping in a smaller amount of space, minimal primitive camping options in the forests, more fees to access these lands.
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The Sierra Nevada mountains are the prime outdoor destination for many in the Central California region. High elevations w/ granite slabs to lower country reservoirs & riverside oak flats.
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You want water? Cabins next to a big fishing river or camping near lakes, creeks with dense forests, then you will have to drive to NorCal to find ‘em.
California Mountain Regions Defined - find the details on specific region for California mountains
- San Diego Mountains
- Los Angeles Mountains
- Central Coast California Mountains
- Central Sierra Nevada & Sequoia
- Gold Country Sierra Nevada
- Eastern Sierra Nevada California
- Northern Sierra Nevada
- Northern California Mountains
- California North Coast
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