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Montana de Oro State Park
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Wild central coast with cliffs and gold wildflowers
STATE PARKFree
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Red Rock Canyon State Park
🟢Quiet
Colorful desert cliffs and Hollywood film location
STATE PARK$6 per vehicle
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Butano State Park
🟡Moderate
Secluded San Mateo coast redwood canyon with 40 miles of trails and trail camps — Silicon Valley's best-kept backpacking secret.
STATE PARK$8
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Limekiln State Park
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Small Big Sur gem with historic lime kilns, redwood groves, waterfall, and beach access.
STATE PARK$8
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Angel Island State Park
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San Francisco Bay island accessible by ferry with immigration station history and 360° views.
STATE PARKFree
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McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
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Spectacular 129-foot waterfall flowing year-round
STATE PARK$10 per vehicle
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
🔴Packed
Active geothermal features and volcanic landscapes
NATIONAL PARK$30 per vehicle
🦅 America the Beautiful
💎 Hidden Gem
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
🟠Busy
Giant sequoias in Sierra foothills, less crowded
STATE PARK$10 per vehicle
🌸 Poppy Pass