Nice camping site near Los Angeles that does not require reservation?

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Lover of J

My family and I decided to take a spontaneous trip this week. We are looking for a relaxing place, preferably close to a river or lake but with the chance to view wildlife. We want to be in a place similar to a Yosemite scenic, but not that big or far. We're trying to avoid dry or over heated areas. We're also willing to drive far, but no more than 4 hours distance.

Does anyone know of a nice camping site that is near and does not require reservations?

Thanks in advance.

Answer
Research along the Kern River. Don't know about reservations though; in Southern California one has to think a year ahead, things are booked up now.

what does a single person do when camping?

Blueberryg

I am older person with 2 small dogs and want to camp. I tent camp for now and feel at a loss once I get to the camp site. I set everything up, read for a while, then draw. I take the dogs for a walk and come back and eat. I can't go on the tours, visit shops (Yosemite), no dogs allowed. I've tried to find other women who like to camp for over 2yrs-no one wants to go camp. What does one do when camping?

Answer
I'm not single but I do enjoy camping alone if I don't have someone that wants to go with me. I'm generally out hiking and mountain biking during the day even though it's best to not go alone. I generally go somewhere other than a national park so I can take my dog.

I love taking photos when I'm out and then spend the evening going through them on the laptop. You should give photography a try. You can find interesting flowers, bugs, rocks, etc right in camp. You don't need a fancy camera. Having an eye for a good shot is more important than the camera. I've had magazines use photos I took with a little point and shoot that fits in my pocket.

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