What are some good camping areas close to San Francisco?

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wicket_wm

We are flying into San Francisco in the middle of May to go camping. We would like either beach access, or redwoods, or both would be great. Something within 3 hours of San Fran where we could rent a cabin (we will consider tent camping but flying with all the gear would be difficult). We will have a 3 year old with us so something kid friendly with rangers/security of some kind is needed. Right now we are mostly looking at Big Basin, but we are searching for other options as well. Any suggestions?

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You might want to look into a KOA Cabin. They have several locations throughout the state.
Since you were thinking about Big Basin here is a link to the one in Santa Cruz County.

What are some catalogs for camping gear that I can go online to order?

jess l

We want to buy some camping gear and go tenting at camping resorts all summer. We have absolutely no gear at all and need to start shopping. Thanks!

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http://www.campmor.com
http://www.backcountry.com/
http://www.backcountrygear.com/index.cfm
http://www.backpackinglight.com/
http://www.gossamergear.com/
http://www.prolitegear.com/index.html
http://www.mgear.com/
http://www.simblissity.net/
http://www.titaniumgoat.com/products.html
http://www.antigravitygear.com/
http://www.thru-hiker.com/
http://www.minibulldesign.com/
http://www.bearvault.com/bearvault_details.php
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/
http://www.ula-equipment.com/
http://www.backpackingdeals.com/
http://www.wildernessdining.com/
http://www.ray-way.com/backpack/index.shtml

I refuse to shop at Sierra Trading Post because I disagree with their philosophy of business.

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