Definitely agree. Washington State is the same. I go for NFS or BLM when I
can. Even for NP visits, if there is public land adjacent, I go there if
possible, and make day trips to park sites.

On Mon, Feb 6, 2023, 11:51 AM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>  I live here...and in my opinion....they are extremely expensive, and not
> so great.  Bunch of huge camper trailers, a bunch of noise, a bunch of
> messed up bathroom facilities.
>
> You would be far better off by finding some BLM land...or National Forest
> Land.
> For CA State Parks, you are looking at $50 a night or thereabouts.
> Ridiculous in my opinion.  I guess OK for the occasional camper that wants
> to hear the waves crashing all night.  Once you've done that, you determine
> it's not so romantic after all.
> Heck....Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona....all are superior.
>