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Campsites Are Hard to Get in California. Try Dispersed Camping Instead

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If you aren't the type of person to wake up at 6:30am six months before you want to go camping to reserve a spot, you might be interested in dispersed camping. It's a free way to get outside and into nature that takes a little more preparation, but can yield big rewards. We break it down for you with KQED's Sarah Wright.
Additional Resources:
Dispersed Camping 101: How to Find Free Campsites Near the Bay Area
How to Find Free Camping in California's National Forests
Tips and Tricks to Snag A California Campsite
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This story was reported by Sarah Wright. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Christopher Beale and Olivia Allen-Price. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED.
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