What are some cheap and interesting ways to spend 2-3 weeks without a home in and around the Bay Area? (examples: camping, retreats in redwood forest, etc). [more inside]
posted by fake on Sep 28, 2011 - 11 answers

Can I go backpacking in the Sierra Nevada's in early April? [more inside]
posted by fdhidalgo on Mar 16, 2010 - 4 answers

Last-minute camping within ~2 hours of San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by rkent on Jun 25, 2008 - 14 answers

Anybody know a good camping / backpacking spot in California that's not snowed under yet and is a decent drive from San Francisco (< 8 hours, not involving snow chains)? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Nov 17, 2006 - 15 answers

What are some good places to camp on the beach in the San Francisco Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by Espoo2 on May 23, 2005 - 11 answers