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D.L. Bliss State Park
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Premium Lake Tahoe shoreline with pristine beaches, crystal-clear coves, and the scenic Rubicon Trail.
STATE PARK$10
🌸 Poppy Pass
💎 Hidden Gem
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
🟡Moderate
Sonoma wine country hiking with panoramic Bay Area views and a weekend astronomy observatory.
STATE PARK$8
🌸 Poppy Pass
💎 Hidden Gem
Garrapata State Park
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Big Sur coastal beauty without crowds or fees
STATE PARKFree
💎 Hidden Gem
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
🌸 Poppy Pass
💎 Hidden Gem
Lassen Volcanic National Park
🟠Busy
Active geothermal features and volcanic landscapes
NATIONAL PARK$30 per vehicle
🦅 America the Beautiful
💎 Hidden Gem
Plumas-Eureka State Park
🟠Busy
Remote Sierra hiking to alpine lakes and wildflower meadows, with a perfectly preserved gold rush mining village.
STATE PARK$8
🌸 Poppy Pass
💎 Hidden Gem
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
🔴Packed
Roosevelt elk roaming among ancient redwoods
STATE PARK$8 per vehicle
🌸 Poppy Pass
💎 Hidden Gem
Castle Rock State Park
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Skyline ridge park with dramatic sandstone formations, rock climbing, and panoramic views.
STATE PARK$10
🌸 Poppy Pass