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Tips For Beach Camping On a Budget
Beach camping is probably one of the least expensive ways to have an overnight stay right on the coast, however, when compared to other campgrounds and types of camping, it comes in with a bit heftier of a price tag. Then when you add in the cost of extra vehicles on your site, it adds up even more. That’s why I’ve compiled these money-saving tips for beach camping. There are some ways that you can cut the price down a bit and even avoid paying some of the extra fees. While spending the past week beach camping at San Elijo State Beach Campground, I compiled a list of some of…
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San Elijo State Beach Camping Guide: Best Sites, Tips & What to Know
Having grown up in San Diego, I don’t think I’ve ever missed a summer of beach camping in my life. And it’s a tradition I have continued with my kids. Every summer we go camping at the San Elijo State Beach campground. It’s one of our most favorite summer campgrounds. And I know I’m not alone because beach camping in Southern California is extremely popular and downright difficult to get campsites. But I do have tips on how to improve your chances at booking a beach campsite. If you haven’t ever gone beach camping, I highly suggest you give it a try. There’s not much better than relaxing at the…
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Best Fall Camping Spots in SoCal
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean that camping season needs to come to an end. Summer camping gets all the glory. But fall is great time to go camping because the weather can be cooler, the crowds can be thinner, and the fall foliage is absolutely beautiful. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best fall camping destinations in Southern California. Whether you are taking the RV or looking for fall tent camping destinations, these locations fit the bill. And if you’re worried about being too cold in a tent, check out my post about how to stay warm while tent camping for all my tips and tricks.…
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How to Successfully Reserve Popular Campgrounds
People always ask me how I get so lucky at booking campsites. The answer is, it’s not all luck. Knowing how to use the national and state park websites to book campgrounds is key. Proper planning and knowing these tricks that can help improve your chances of getting campsites at the most popular campgrounds. The government websites like recreation.gov and reservecalifornia.com can be extremely frustrating to deal with. Campsites are often gone within seconds of the booking window opening. Sometimes the website kicks you out and you don’t even get a chance to try. I’ve been through it all. Here are my beststrategies I use to successfully book campsites at…
