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

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.

Yosemite camping for 6-25-09?

DcG

I need a camp site......... couldn't get any reservations for camping in Yosemite Valley for 6-25-06 to 6-28th. Does anyone have room to share a camping site at North, Lower or Upper pines camp grounds? My group is 2 adults & 2 children w/one large tent. I think the max is 6 people per site.
Really...........How do you get reservations for June when it books "immediately" the minute they go on sale??? There must be a special way of doing it? Can't imagine trying to book more than one site!
Thanks!

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To be honest you have to log in about 5 minutes before 7 am [when the reservations open] Pacific time and book one.
Last year I got a site during Memorial Day weekend and everything was gone within 5-10 minutes.
Keep checking back. Good luck!!
Also, you can try Housekeeping Camp. It's a little more expensive but it is much more likely to open up. However since you are looking for a weekend I doubt you will find anything.
Try a Sunday to a Wednesday those are the best times to be there.

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