California in Autumn Fall Colors: SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER Highways winding along a river gorge, laced with trees who's leaves are changing to brilliant golden colors. Take the time to enjoy what little bit of the fall season that California has to offer. Plenty of places for picnics & hiking. Take a weekend away from everyday routine. Relax, enjoy & see the seasonal beauty. Activities Biking these days couldn't be better! Cooler temperatures & slight breezes make riding very pleasant. Grab that mountain bike & head for the local hills. Camping is still great in the desert, coastal & countryside areas, but temperatures are really starting to drop in the mountains. Hot Springs are nice to visit this time of year. There are plenty of types to choose: from primitives to resort spas. Explore the California backroads & get that SUV a little dusty! Plenty to see along these remote paths that lead to the ultimate in seclusion. Bring a picnic lunch & make a day of it.

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Towns with Golden Leaves!

Tom's Place	Dardanelle	Hope Valley	Twin Lakes	Ponderosa
Lee Vining	Wrightwood	Big Bear	Lake Arrowhead	Downieville
Ojai	Sierra City	Pinecrest	Big Pine	Bridgeport
Yosemite	June Lake	Bishop	Julian	Tahoe
Mt. Shasta	Fort Jones	Weed	Pine Mountain	Chester

Most mountain towns have creeks that are lined with fall colors in early season. Aspens are more likely is Northern California & the Eastern Sierra, while Cottonwoods tend to appear more in SoCal. Some of the oak foothills region of the countryside have a mixed variety of trees that do change colors. A hike through such an area is a beautiful sight. Pack up a picnic lunch & head to the nearest town. Then relax in a local cabin for the evening.

Cool Overnight Stays, in Fall Color

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More Autumn Destinations in California

• Green Creek near Bridgeport CA
• McCloud CA for the Octoberfest
• Drive to Happy Camp on the Klamath River
• Pumpkin Patch in Anderson California
• Virginia Lakes in the Eastern Sierra
• Lundy Lake for Sierra Lake Fishing
• Pumpkin Patch at Half Moon Bay
• Explore Mammoth's Backroads
• Wishon Reservoir - Camping in Aspens
• Lake Tahoe for Fall Colors & Fishing
• Pumpkin Patches near Redding

Autumn Scenic Drive in NorCal

Northern California's Scott Valley is a nice drive in October. Perfect visuals for fall colors in the Autumn months. Take a self guided driving tour. Take the Gazelle - Callahan Rd, off of I-5 (N of Weed), over ridge and into Scott Valley. This valley is a pallet of golden colors with oranges and browns complementing. Continue driving from Callahan north to Etna, Fort Jones and over Forest Mountain to Yreka California.

Scenic Dives in Southern California for Autumn

Aspen Camping

These campgrounds are located in or near aspen groves & are simply spectacular during the fall months. The higher elevation terrain (7000'-9000') will change earlier in the year (as soon as September), whereas the lower countryside may wait until late October. Pack warmly, cuz the cooler at night (30's) is what makes the autumn leaves change colors.

Campgrounds To make a campground reservation nearby aspen, see listings below	nearest to:
ASPEN HOLLOW CAMPGROUND	Hume Lake
BIG MEADOW CAMPGROUND	Arnold
DINKEY CREEK CAMPGROUND	Shaver Lake
Grover Hot Springs State Park	Markleeville
LAKES BASIN Recreation Area	Sierra City
OH RIDGE CAMPGROUND	June Lake
ONION VALLEY CAMPGROUND	Independence
QUAKING ASPEN CAMPGROUND	Ponderosa
ROCK CREEK LAKE	Tom's Place
WHITNEY PORTAL CAMPGROUND	Lone Pine

Autumn in Northern California

From the Sacramento River from Castle Crags State Park, this area offers amazing colors in the fall season. Small town charm & great fishing is just some of what the area can offer.

• Weed
• Seade Valley
• Mt. Shasta
• Fort Jones
• Sierra City
• Portola
• Graeagle
• Yreka

Visit Yosemite with Autumn Colors & No Crowds

Yosemite for Fall: This is one of the best times of year to visit this popular park. The summer crowds are gone & the winter snow has yet to fall. Warm autumn colors against the granite walls are a spectacular sight to see. Night are getting chilly & day temperatures are perfect. Bike rentals are available with paved paths winding throughout the park. October can often bring an early snow, so be sure to check the weather.

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