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Where to go and how to travel safely in California by camper van.
Where to go and how to travel safely in California by camper van.
Camping on private land? That’s a thing? You bet your bumper it is. HipCamp is to private land camping what GoCamp is to camper van rentals. It’s a peer to peer model, with real, warm-blooded, happy-hearted humans making it happen by sharing their farms, vineyards, ranches, nature preserves, public sites, and private property with other happy campers who are looking for the best place to park it.
Don’t let summer have all the road trip fun! There’s a whole wintry world out there filled with open roads and chill vibes. Swap the flip flops for cozy slippers, and settle in for some winter road trip tips and inspiration in Oregon and California from GoCamper Nora Phillips.
In this five night itinerary you’ll cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and head into the beauty of Northern California. Windswept headlands, pristine beaches, photogenic vistas at every turn … this is a bucket list kind of trip.
For spring break this year we headed to the deserts of Southern California, which recently exploded in what is being called a “Super Bloom” of wildflower blossoms. The bloom is so super, in fact, you can apparently see it from space. We just wanted to see it from our camper van.