Last-Minute Camping Near Berkeley for Memorial Day Weekend

This article provides tips for last-minute camping near Berkeley for Memorial Day weekend. Key options include first-come, first-served sites, dispersed camping, and backpacking.

- First-come, first-served sites require early arrival, especially on holiday weekends. - Dispersed camping on BLM land or national forests offers solitude without amenities.

- Backpacking at less popular parks may not require advance permits. - Specific nearby parks include East Bay Regional Parks, Mt.

Tamalpais, and Castle Rock State Park. For a successful trip, call ahead and have a backup plan.