NEWBIE! Need camping location Ideas / locations

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Want to head camping for the first time. 2-3 days first time. Have the gear. Need suggestions (Los Angeles, CA) Prefer on a lake or beach Thanks!
 
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Want to head camping for the first time. 2-3 days first time. Have the gear. Need suggestions (Los Angeles, CA) Prefer on a lake or beach Thanks!
Not a lake or beach but Alabama Hills is a great first time spot. Open camping and 15 minutes from Lone Pine if you need anything (supplies,bathroom etc) Tons of YouTube videos to check out. Good luck
 

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Want to head camping for the first time. 2-3 days first time. Have the gear. Need suggestions (Los Angeles, CA) Prefer on a lake or beach Thanks!
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Here is a good resource for locations to go, also a good place to ask the question.
 

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Welcome, from San Dimas! It’s hard to find free access to a lake or beach here in So. Cal. If you don’t mind camping in pay sites there are plenty to be had. Try IOVERLANDER app for spots. The sierras also have great places. If you want better beta PM me. The more info we have the better, how long of a drive? How much off road? How hard a trail. going by yourself? The family going, you and wife, you and buds?