United States · 14 days · 2,700 km · One-way
California — seven national parks in 14 days
California by motorhome through its 7 national parks: Redwood (4 sub-parks of giant sequoias), Lassen (volcanic), Yosemite (waterfalls), Pinnacles (rock formations), Sequoia & Kings Canyon (largest trees on earth), Death Valley (lowest point + Racetrack), Joshua Tree (Mojave + Colorado deserts). 14 days, 2,700 km. Based on Cruise America.
Highlights
- Klamath Overlook (gray whales in spring)
- Lassen winter activities + summer hiking
- Yosemite Valley + Half Dome + waterfalls
- Pinnacles rock formations + birdwatching
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon (largest trees on earth)
- Roaring River Falls
- Death Valley Racetrack (sailing rocks)
- Badwater Basin (-282 ft)
- Joshua Tree dual desert ecosystem
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Sacramento → Redwood NP
Sacramento → Crescent City · 600 km
Overnight: Jedediah Smith Campground
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Day 2
Redwood NP — sub-parks
Crescent City · 80 km
- · Lady Bird Johnson Grove
- · Klamath Overlook (whale watching)
Overnight: Mill Creek Campground
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Day 3
Redwood → Lassen Volcanic NP
Crescent City → Mineral · 520 km
Overnight: Manzanita Lake Campground
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Day 4
Lassen — volcanic features
Mineral · 80 km
- · Bumpass Hell hike
- · Sulphur Works
Overnight: Summit Lake North
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Day 5
Lassen → Yosemite NP
Mineral → Yosemite Valley · 480 km
Overnight: Pines Campground
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Day 6
Yosemite — Valley loop
Yosemite Valley · 50 km
- · Yosemite Falls (tallest)
- · Half Dome viewpoint
- · El Capitan
Overnight: Pines Campground
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Day 7
Yosemite → Pinnacles NP
Yosemite Valley → Pinnacles · 380 km
Overnight: Pinnacles Campground
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Day 8
Pinnacles → Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Pinnacles → Sequoia · 300 km
- · General Sherman Tree (largest on earth)
- · Roaring River Falls
Overnight: Princess Campground
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Day 9
Sequoia & Kings Canyon (full day)
Sequoia · 80 km
- · Moro Rock
- · Tunnel Log
Overnight: Dorst Creek Campground
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Day 10
Sequoia → Death Valley NP
Sequoia → Furnace Creek · 480 km
Overnight: Furnace Creek Campground
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Day 11
Death Valley — full day (winter only)
Furnace Creek · 130 km
- · Badwater Basin
- · Zabriskie Point
- · The Racetrack (sailing rocks)
Overnight: Mesquite Springs Campground
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Day 12
Death Valley → Joshua Tree NP
Furnace Creek → Joshua Tree · 380 km
Overnight: Black Rock Campground
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Day 13
Joshua Tree (full day)
Joshua Tree · 80 km
- · Hidden Valley
- · Skull Rock
- · Cholla Cactus Garden
Overnight: Belle Campground
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Day 14
Joshua Tree → Indio (drop-off)
Joshua Tree → Indio · 60 km