Moon Northern California Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping (Moon Outdoors)

By Tom Stienstra

Book Overview

Tom Stienstra, the nation's top-selling outdoors writer, invites you to spend the night under the stars with the latest edition of Moon Northern California Camping. Stienstra covers over 1,500 camping options throughout the region, from remote backcountry destinations in the High Sierra to quaint spots in Mendocino and Wine Country. Detailed descriptions, directions, contact information, and Stienstra's signature "scenic rating" are provided for each site. Also included are lists of Northern California's best campgrounds, such as Best Scenic Destinations and Best for Fishing, as well as sixty pages of helpful camping tips. With Tom Stienstra as their guide, seasoned outdoors enthusiasts and camping novices alike can experience the best of the great outdoors in Northern California.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598807536
• ISBN13: 9781598807530
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Moon Travel
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.3" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

good detail & more info than most

My husband and I went from big sur up to lost man's cove at King's conservation area (north of San Francisco). although I had bought about three other books this one was the one that got used in junction with an expedition map. in the whole trip we only found one campground not listed in this book. that's pretty good! the info provided for the campgrounds was also very helpful because we could have an idea about the campground and call ahead for reservations or space availability. my only somewhat negative comment for this book is that the ratings given in this book is for the average family camper. and this is ok if what you are looking for is the gathering of lots of people in a very managed natural area with generators and music everywhere. we were looking for a more remote and wilderness experience which wasn't always the book's best recommendations. nevertheless we did find amazing spots and had an unforgettable experience with the help of this book and it's information. I highly recommend this book! (^_^)

Good overall campground book

I have this and the Moon Oregon Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping (Moon Outdoors). I don't know of another campground book series like this one that is as comprehensive. The thing I always felt was lacking, however, was an overall rating on the quality of the campground (campsites, location, ambience), similar to how hikes are rated in Stienstra's Foghorn Outdoors California Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 Hikes (Foghorn Outdoors). There's a number rating for the view only. I have found that campground can be excellent without any view, or a hobo shantytown with a great view.