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Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, Calistoga, is entirely pleasing on its own, with 10 miles of trails that lead alongside a creek, through redwoods, up to the top of Coyote Peak and to adjacent, historic Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. Notice how Highway 29 runs along the park’s east boundary. After you’ve done your hike, all of the Napa Valley is there for your enjoyment — wineries, St. Helena shopping and restaurants, Calistoga mud baths. And because you’ve wisely saved so much money by opting for a campsite (or one of the park’s 10 yurts) instead of a fancy boutique hotel, you can afford to do everything. 45 tent/RV campsites; nine walk-in; 10 furnished, lockable yurts. 3801 St. Helena Hwy., Calistoga. Reservations: (800) 444-7275; www.reserveamerica.com or www.parks.ca.gov.