Sunrise at your campsite: You are snuggling in your sleeping bag and you are awakened by the delicious aroma of sizzling bacon, scrambled eggs and coffee. Your eyes open and you are hungry. There is nothing like experiencing the great outdoors of natural and wild Del Norte county.The National and State Park Service puts out a wonderful release on the joys of camping. Camping is 24/7/365 but weather conditions present the best camping in Del Norte County in Spring and Summer. I share this very helpful piece on camping:#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');“Sometimes spending a day in the wilderness isn’t quite enough to truly capture the feeling of a special place. Sure, you see something amazing views or go for an unforgettable hike. But to get the full experience, you yearn to see dark, starry skies. To listen to the sounds of the forest after dark and watch the sun rise on a silent, dewy morning. Camping in the great outdoors transforms a regular old road trip into an epic experience.”Pack up your tent or hitch up your fifth wheel- adventure awaits.Reasons vary why folks camp. Some like to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.There are plenty of campgrounds within the County to experience. The County offers Florence Keller, Ruby Vandeventer, Big Flat, Grassy Flat, Panther Flat, Kamp Klamath, Gold Bluffs Beach, Crescent City/ Redwood KOA, Ramblin’ Redwoods and so many more, the choices are almost infinite.One can choose basic tent camping, trailers or Fifth Wheels, adventure awaits. The do’s and don’ts are pretty obvious. Always leave your site cleaner than the day you pitched your tent. Always bring good and ample drinking water on a camping trip and dress warm and dry. When you turn in for the evening, change into dry clothes. You’ll stay warm and sleep more comfortably.Experience is your best teacher for beginner and intermediate levels of camper. Never feed the creatures who occupy the surrounding of you camp site. When you have a question, ask a fellow camper or helpful staff. Without exception, campers and those who are privileged to work in the camper culture are friendly, happy folks who left stress back home. • Plan for your park visit.• Research and Learn about possible risks.• Seek and listen to the advice and warnings from staff.• Know your physical and mental limits. • Take actions taken by using good judgement, along with selecting the right equipment and supplies, to prevent injuries during your visit.The joys of camping include: Stress reduction; Fresh air benefits; Improved relationships; Physical fitness; Better sleep quality; Unplugging technology; Great food; Connection with nature; Feeling of self-sufficiency; Appreciation of landscapes; Curiosity and Adventure; Being tiny in a monumental landscape; Starry nights.And no there is no better place to enjoy camping than Crescent City / Del Norte County. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });