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4912 adventures found:

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Gabilan + Southern Diablo Mountains, CA

Montana de Oro Environmental Campsites

San Luis Obispo + Santa Lucia/La Panza Mountains, CA

Donner Peak + Mount Judah

Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, CA

Tall Trees Grove

Redwoods + Del Norte Coast, CA

Talapus Lake

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA

Pine Rest Campground

Mt. Jefferson + Metolius River Area, OR

Opal Creek: Mine to Three Pools

Willamette Foothills, OR

Riverside Trail Hike

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR

Big Sur River: Gorge to Andrew Molera

Big Sur Coastline, CA

Star Chek Climbing Route

Squamish-Lillooet Area, BC

San Juan Bautista Historic State Park

Gabilan + Southern Diablo Mountains, CA

Kwohl Butte Backcountry Ski

Central Oregon, OR

Seabright Beach

San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA

Atlanta Region

Sawtooth Mountains, ID

Boca Spring Campground

Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, CA

Shore Acres State Park

Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, OR

Elsay Lake Hiking Trail

Vancouver Metro Area, BC

Hart's Cove

Northern Oregon Coast, OR

Mount Herman

Central Front Range, CO

Bates State Park and Campground

John Day + Blue Mountains Area, OR

Terra Linda Fire Road + 680 Trail Hike

Marin, CA

Emerald Bay State Park

Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, CA

Tenquille Lake Hike via Tenquille Creek Trail

Squamish-Lillooet Area, BC

Granite, Bertha May + Pothole Lakes

Mount Rainier Area, WA

Lodgepole Picnic Area

Central Oregon Coast, OR

Thurman Flats Picnic Area

San Gabriel + San Bernardino Mountains, CA

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Mount Shasta + Medicine Lake Area, CA

Willow Knob Tour

Central Wasatch Mountains, UT

Morro Bay State Park Campground

San Luis Obispo + Santa Lucia/La Panza Mountains, CA

San Juan Island, San Juan County Day Park + Campground

Northern Puget Sound, WA

Shissler Peak Fire Tower

Western Bitteroot + Clearwater Mountains, ID

Timberline Trail

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR

Box Canyon Creek Swimming Hole

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA

North Santiam River: Niagara Section

Willamette Valley, OR

Jordan River Parkway Road Cycling

Salt Lake City Metro Area, UT

Scenic Highway 210

Central Wasatch Mountains, UT

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Gabilan + Southern Diablo Mountains, CA

Pros:

Amazing panoramic views. Historic landmark.

Cons:

Small picnic area. Portable restrooms.

Montana de Oro Environmental Campsites

San Luis Obispo + Santa Lucia/La Panza Mountains, CA

Pros:

Very private and isolated.

Cons:

No water. No dogs. No fires.

Donner Peak + Mount Judah

Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, CA

Pros:

Great views. Solitude.

Cons:

Close proximity to crowded ski slopes.

Tall Trees Grove

Redwoods + Del Norte Coast, CA

Pros:

Old-growth forest. Home to one of the world's tallest trees. Giant ferns.

Cons:

Steep hike. Long gravel road. Requires a permit.

Talapus Lake

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA

Pros:

Well-maintained trails. Wildflowers. Lakeside camping.

Cons:

Highly trafficked trails. Mosquitos. Rough road to trailhead.

Pine Rest Campground

Mt. Jefferson + Metolius River Area, OR

Pros:

Directly on the Metolius River and trail. Large sites.

Cons:

Little privacy. Very close to NF-14.

Opal Creek: Mine to Three Pools

Willamette Foothills, OR

Pros:

Beautiful scenery. Easy portages. Crystal clear water. Fun rapids.

Cons:

Short hike in. Crowds in early season.

Riverside Trail Hike

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR

Pros:

Great views. Old-growth. Fishing and swimming. Close to Portland.

Cons:

Snow may prevent access. Crowded when campgrounds are open.

Big Sur River: Gorge to Andrew Molera

Big Sur Coastline, CA

Pros:

Swift river. Quick run.

Cons:

Log jams. Requires recent rain to run. Abundant strainers.

Star Chek Climbing Route

Squamish-Lillooet Area, BC

Pros:

Beautiful view. Not far from parking.

Cons:

Can be busy. May have to wait your turn.

San Juan Bautista Historic State Park

Gabilan + Southern Diablo Mountains, CA

Pros:

Historic buildings and landmarks. Picnic areas.

Cons:

None.

Kwohl Butte Backcountry Ski

Central Oregon, OR

Pros:

Fantastic views. Close drive from Bend. Open slopes with consistent gradient. Nearby shelter for warming and camping.

Cons:

Heavy snowmobile traffic. Long trail approach if not using a snowmobile. Can receive skier traffic from Mount Bachelor if the summit lift is open.

Seabright Beach

San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA

Pros:

Large beach. Fire pits. Free parking. Dog friendly.

Cons:

None.

Atlanta Region

Sawtooth Mountains, ID

Pros:

Remote. Historical "town." Mining history. Hot Springs.

Cons:

Long dirt road access. No services. Fire scarred.

Boca Spring Campground

Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, CA

Pros:

Freshwater spring. Scenic location.

Cons:

Seasonal closures. Rough road required to access the campground.

Shore Acres State Park

Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, OR

Pros:

Interesting history. Unique geology. Botanical garden. Bay and beach.

Cons:

Dogs not allowed outside of vehicles.

Elsay Lake Hiking Trail

Vancouver Metro Area, BC

Pros:

Solitude. Mushrooms (seasonal). Cabin. Swimming.

Cons:

Bugs. Steep, rugged trail. Wet terrain.

Hart's Cove

Northern Oregon Coast, OR

Pros:

Old-growth. Wildflower meadow. Panoramic vistas.

Cons:

Limited views until the end of the trail.

Mount Herman

Central Front Range, CO

Pros:

Amazing views. Fun hike. Dog friendly.

Cons:

Possible crowds.

Bates State Park and Campground

John Day + Blue Mountains Area, OR

Pros:

Nature trails around the campground. Pond. Newly constructed day use shelter.

Cons:

No privacy between camping spots. Few activities in the area.

Terra Linda Fire Road + 680 Trail Hike

Marin, CA

Pros:

Close to the city. Ocean view.

Cons:

Can get hot in the summer. Crowds. Limited parking.

Emerald Bay State Park

Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, CA

Pros:

One of Tahoe's finest stretches of shoreline. Swimming/boating access. Vikingsholm.

Cons:

None.

Tenquille Lake Hike via Tenquille Creek Trail

Squamish-Lillooet Area, BC

Pros:

Beautiful lake. Nice cabin. Biking, swimming, fishing, hiking.

Cons:

Requires either four-wheel drive or a long steep hike to get there.

Granite, Bertha May + Pothole Lakes

Mount Rainier Area, WA

Pros:

Clear alpine lakes. Easy backpacking hike. Family friendly.

Cons:

Clearcut at trailhead.

Lodgepole Picnic Area

Central Oregon Coast, OR

Pros:

Easy access to river. Close to beach.

Cons:

Small parking area.

Thurman Flats Picnic Area

San Gabriel + San Bernardino Mountains, CA

Pros:

Picnic shelter and picnic area. Proximity to San Gorgonio Wilderness and Forest Falls.

Cons:

No direct access to Mill Creek.

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Mount Shasta + Medicine Lake Area, CA

Pros:

Gorgeous waterfall with year-round flow. Several picnic areas. Excellent wildlife viewing. New visitor center.

Cons:

Big crowds in summer. Limited hiking trails. Trails can be icy in winter. Far from a major city.

Willow Knob Tour

Central Wasatch Mountains, UT

Pros:

Easy access. Low avalanche danger.

Cons:

Can be crowded.

Morro Bay State Park Campground

San Luis Obispo + Santa Lucia/La Panza Mountains, CA

Pros:

Great location. Hiking and kayaking nearby. RV hookups.

Cons:

Reservations required much of the year. Little privacy.

San Juan Island, San Juan County Day Park + Campground

Northern Puget Sound, WA

Pros:

Expansive water views from nearly every campsite. Variety of wildlife. Clear water swimming. Small vessel launch.

Cons:

Potential for crowds. Noise from frequent large watercraft traffic.

Shissler Peak Fire Tower

Western Bitteroot + Clearwater Mountains, ID

Pros:

Wildflowers. Excellent views. Fire lookout.

Cons:

Difficult to reach. Rough trail. Steep hike.

Timberline Trail

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR

Pros:

Consistently great views. Varying terrain. Ample campsite options. Many water sources.

Cons:

Some sections are crowded with dayhikers.

Box Canyon Creek Swimming Hole

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA

Pros:

Very cold water. Deep swimming hole.

Cons:

One cliff jumping spot. Rough roads.

North Santiam River: Niagara Section

Willamette Valley, OR

Pros:

Swimming holes. Forested. Easy access.

Cons:

Short run.

Jordan River Parkway Road Cycling

Salt Lake City Metro Area, UT

Pros:

Many trailheads and amenities. Very long rides possible. Dogs allowed.

Cons:

Can be crowded.

Scenic Highway 210

Central Wasatch Mountains, UT

Pros:

Wildflowers in summer. Amazing autumn colors. Lots of wildlife. Many trails along the road.

Cons:

Not many view areas. Falling rocks. Crowded at times. Closures due to avalanches.

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