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When you think of car camping, what comes to mind? For me, it evokes the smell of pine trees in the summer, citronella candles, and bacon sizzling in a pan.

Car camping means different things to different people, but for me, car camping is the act of going camping with your vehicle. It could be in a designated campsite in a National Park, or driving down a dirt road and “boondocking”. In either scenario, you could pitch a tent or actually sleep inside of your vehicle.

No matter how you do it, these guides will help you navigate everything from packing for a camping trip to getting reservations at highly coveted campgrounds.

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How to Car Camp in Yosemite National Park

How to Car Camp in Yosemite National Park

ByEmily Schrick December 13, 2024April 30, 2025

Want to know how to snag a campground at one of the most popular national parks in the United States? I’ve been going car camping in Yosemite for years, but even I have to admit: it can be really dang hard to get campsites here,…

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Camping at the Steep Ravine Environmental Campground

Camping at the Steep Ravine Environmental Campground

ByEmily Schrick June 17, 2019July 14, 2024

With such close proximity to San Francisco, Mount Tamalpais and Marin County are super popular areas for city-dwellers to get outside and explore! The Steep Ravine campground, in particular, is very popular and difficult to reserve during the high season. I booked this camping trip…

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I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail as a beginner backpacker in 2018 and haven't been able to stop backpacking, hiking, and adventuring ever since! I started this blog to share my personal experiences in the outdoors and help other women feel more confident in being outside and enjoying hiking and backpacking.

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