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Welcome to California!
I agree with the suggestions about avoiding parts of Hwy 49, besides this time of year it is burnt and very dry. Often after Labor Day (here we are!) most of the campgrounds close along Hwy 49, just not enough business I guess. I would also suggest you might think about Columbia State park if you find yourself on Hwy 49. It is fun and interesting. Now that school has started shouldn't be too crowded, although many things won't be operating at full steam.
Let us know what else you are thinking about in California. I think these are all places you should consider seeing: Tahoe! (West and North are best in my opinion) Sequoia National Park is south of Yosemite and is wonderful. Not nearly as crowded as Yosemite but spectacular in its own right. Monterey is another great spot, although camping is limited depending on your size. Big Sur is lovely often and some great camping ~ much more serene than in the busy places. San Francisco, but the only campground is spendy and a 45 min drive unless you go to old Candlestick Park to camp, but that is like camping in a wind tunnel. If you go to SF, check out information beforehand, driving a trailer around in the bay area is not for the faint of heart. Wine Country is also great, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino. Some wonderful camping if you go closer to the ocean. Again check the road maps, not for a timid driver. If you plan on driving North or South it will depend on how much time you have on what else to suggest. Interstate 5 is very uninteresting and you don't really "see" California... Hwy 99 that goes North and South isn't either... Come North to our area and see wonderful Mt. Shasta... it is lovely and we have clear, clean air. One can spend a lifetime just traveling California. Let us know what kind of travels you like. Big city, quiet country, desert, mountains, etc. and we can provide other suggestions.
Have fun and post some pics of your travels!
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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