DAY USE AREA REVIEWS FOR CALIFORNIA VAN LIFE

Helping our Van Life community choose the best day use areas for your next adventure.

Upper Clementine Lake looking left to see clear water and smooth rocks.
Upper And Lower Clementine Lake Day Use & Boat-In Camping: Auburn California
TWO UNIQUELY DIFFERENT DAY USE AREAS Lower Lake Clementine Information My first stop was Upper Clementine Lake. I asked the ranger what I would find here and she told me it was strictly a boat launch...
looking down at emerald bay in Tahoe California from high on the highway
Emerald Bay State Park Day Use: Lake Tahoe California
ONE AMAZING LAKE TAHOE VIEW  Taking your breath away and it’s not just the altitude. The photo above was taken from Highway 89 where you will see many cars lining the road to take pictures....
the emerald pools up close with the trees reflecting in the green clear water.
Emerald Pools Trail: Nevada City California
TAKE A SWIM IN THE EMERALD POOLS  A small trek to big beauty. At an elevation of 4,200ft / 1,067m the fresh high altitude air will let you know you are somewhere special. While there is no camping...
looking upriver across a gravel island at a beautiful tree covered mountain at Big Rock Day Use Area
Big Rock Day Use Area: Willow Creek California
SPEND YOUR DAY ON THE TRINITY RIVER  Big fun at Big Rock on a warm summer day. We visited the Big Rock day use area in Willow Creek California on a perfect summer day. At an elevation of approximately...