The Mathieson family of Montana sits around the fire while dinner cooks at Refugio State Beach. Summer reservations are made early in the year. (CARLOS CHAVEZ / Los Angeles Times)
Tents and clotheslines cover the grounds at Refugio State Beach. (CARLOS CHAVEZ / Los Angeles Times)
Tony Lawrence of Wrightwood cooks up some potatoes for his family during a camping vacation at Refugio State Beach. (CARLOS CHAVEZ / Los Angeles Times)
