These are the seven best state parks in California. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Over 600,000 acres of desert are protected by Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California’s largest state park.

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers ...

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. 7 Best State Parks in California—Including a ‘Mini Yosemite’ and an Ancient Redwood ...

California is a land of striking geographic contrasts—towering mountains rise alongside lush forests, while deserts brush up against fertile agricultural valleys. You can carve through snow on glacier ...

A campsite is reserved at Henry Coe State Park in Morgan Hill on Aug. 31, 2010. Camping reservations can be hard to secure in California state parks, but a new law is seeking to improve access.

California’s state park system includes 280 parks: If the options feel overwhelming, it’s in the best way. These five parks in particular delight at every turn.

The California State Parks Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving California’s state park system, decided to make its first-ever top 10 list after receiving hundreds of queries over the ...

When it comes to California’s state parks, everyone has an opinion. That’s by design: There’s nearly no end to the opportunity for the public to voice their opinions — even unconventional ...