Best RV Parks & Resorts near Alameda, CA

Several RV parks surround Alameda, California, offering convenient access to San Francisco Bay attractions. Marin RV Park in Greenbrae features 87 sites with full hookups including 30/50 amp electrical service, though spaces run narrow with limited room between neighboring rigs. San Francisco RV Resort in Pacifica provides oceanfront camping with full hookup sites and 50 amp service, operating year-round despite tight spacing between units. "The spots are all on asphalt so that keeps everything a bit cleaner. Some spots like ours did have the hookups on the wrong side due to it having been a pull-through at one time," noted one visitor. Pillar Point RV Park in Half Moon Bay accommodates big rigs with full hookups and 50 amp service, while Trailer Villa RV Park in Redwood City offers spacious sites with 30 amp service in a well-maintained setting.

Advance reservations are essential for RV camping in this region, particularly during summer and holiday weekends when Bay Area parks fill quickly. Most parks maintain sanitary dump stations, though their conditions vary considerably. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, with parks closer to urban centers offering stronger signals. Pet policies differ significantly between facilities - Half Moon Bay RV Park prohibits pets entirely, while most others welcome them with certain restrictions. Prices range from $65-$136 per night depending on location and amenities, with oceanfront sites commanding premium rates. RV parks near Alameda typically feature paved or gravel pads, with many sites requiring careful maneuvering due to tight turns and limited space. One traveler cautioned about Candlestick RV Park: "I may have been able to back into the spaces but would've been hanging out a bit which I could've tried to deal with if it weren't for the fact that I could not maneuver to back into any space."

Best RV Sites Near Alameda, California (91)

    1. San Francisco RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Pacifica, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It doesn't look like all of the pull-through spots are still pull-through really even though the campground map indicates they are."

    "It has a ca beach town feel, but is just 20 minutes from San Francisco. Walgreens, Safeway, and a couple coffee shops, local bakery and restaurants all walking distance."

    2. Marin RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Larkspur, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 461-5199

    $99 - $115 / night

    "Gravel lot 30 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge and 10 minutes to Ferry. Clean bathrooms with decent showers and security. Public laundromat on premises has vending machine for incidentals."

    "30 mins away from the City. A bit pricy but that is to be expected in SF."

    3. Treasure Island MH and RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Daly City, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 994-3266

    4. Pillar Point RV Park

    6 Reviews
    El Granada, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 712-9277

    $95 / night

    "Great spot right off the highway and on the beach. Lots of activities and places to eat within walking distance. Surfing, walking/bike trails, kayaking….Pet friendly"

    "Walking distance to shops and restaurants, walking and bike trails, beach access, and friendly staff!"

    5. Half Moon Bay RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Half Moon Bay, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 726-7275

    "The site was a pull through as well as our friends who were able to face the opposite way to have a common camp side with us. Of course the utility sides were in great position for that."

    "There are many full time residents that take pride in their community and it shows. From booking until leaving, we had a positive experience."

    6. Candlestick RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Brisbane, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 822-2299

    "Or Muni which takes about double the time including walk to the station. Great WiFi. It's a parking lot with close neighbors. Nice and clean facilities."

    7. Tradewinds RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Crockett, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 643-4000

    $42 - $47 / night

    "Close to highway. Noise not a problem. Very friendly staff. Sites are close together but easy entry. Level sites with FHU’s. Would stay here again."

    "Decent clean facilities. No complaints. May be back."

    8. Trailer Villa RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Redwood City, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 366-7880

    "After-hours check-in was a breeze, as the checkin instructions were taped to the main door of the office at the park entrance."

    "We got in super late because of traffic and the info was just right there on the office door.. the park is clean, in a nice area and close to San Jose and San Francisco. We really enjoyed our stay."

    9. Rio Viento RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Oakley, CA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (925) 382-4193

    "Very nice large sites with large grass areas pet friendly, amazing helpful and friendly staff. My only complaint is no Wi-Fi. Other than that I would recommend this park."

    "Beautiful, quiet clean dog friendly park with very nice helpful staff. Large brick sites. Road to get into the park is rough but take your time, it’s worth the drive."

    10. Novato RV Park

    1 Review
    Novato, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 897-1271

    "Park is clean, quiet and close to San Francisco. Sites are gravel, not level and close together. Shopping and grocery store with in a couple miles. Great location to stay if visiting the city."

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RV Park Reviews near Alameda, CA

542 Reviews of 91 Alameda Campgrounds


  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Anthony Chabot Regional Park

    Beautiful!

    This campground is beautiful and at 50% of normal capacity even better! The campground is set among a grove of eucalyptus trees that offer shade, which would be really nice during summer, and a calming aroma. 

    There are dry and full hook up sites. 

    $35 for dry

    $45 for hook ups

    $8 reservation fee

    $2 fee per day for each dog which is not stated when making reservations, you  are expected to pay when you arrive.

    We have 3 dogs and the ranger came by and mentioned the fee though he never made us pay it. Also they do not allow visitors at this time due to Covid, campers only. There was some type of maintenance going on which had trucks frequently driving up and down the road but overall quiet. Strict rule of no check in prior to 2pm, but there is a day use area nearby to park in and hike around if you arrive early. The road up to the campground is winding with a lot of cyclists. Cell service was spotty on the way up and weak at campground but usable with our WeBoost. The road in the campground is narrow with tight turns into the sites so if you have a big rig be aware.

    Other amenities:

    Recycling and garbage

    Bathrooms and showers

    Tons of hiking and biking trails

    Water and dump station available for dry campers

    Fire pit, firewood for sale at kiosk for $10/bundle

    Picnic tables

    30 amp only

    Paved parking pad, mostly level

    Overall would definitely come again!

  • Larry W.
    Aug. 28, 2020

    Sugar Barge RV Resort & Marina

    Quiet, NO other tenters!

    We (party of 4) were there primarily because we rented a boat from their Marina. That went well! This is an RV campground & full-complement resort on Bethel Island, San Joaquin River Delta. Many RVers appear to be long-term or full-time residents.

    The tent-area was a clearing, fully backed up to the levee, with some shade and a water spigot. Appears to be only 4 “sites,” which are defined by picnic tables, GENEROUSLY spaced, no fire rings AND the Delta is h.o.t.! It’s also on the far edge of the property, so car traffic was MINIMUM — and NO generators were heard, even though the RV section is huge!!!

    The rest rooms were in the Marina building, a short walk. We would DEFINITELY return for boating and tenting!!!

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground

    Nice Respite Along the Beach

    We rarely make reservations to camp in California Beach Parks, as they are usually filled up weeks or even months in advance. While meeting up with some friends in Half Moon Bay we happened along the campsite and simply enquired if they had an open site for the night. They did, and we ended up staying for 2 nights due to a cancellation.  It never hurts to ask!  

    The campsite is a nice quiet stretch of grass, live oak trees, and beach shrubs about 30 vertical feet above the Pacific beach shoreline.  While you get away from the blowing sand, you get to hear the pounding ocean at night. I can’t imagine a more gentle lullaby, frankly. The sites themselves are a little close quarters, but all provide just about enough space for a long camper and a tow/towed vehicle as well.  For a small camper like us, there’s even enough room to have a friend visit. 

    The sites offer electrical and water hookups, additionally there is a dump station just as you exit the camping area. Showers and flush toilets are available, but also used by all the beach goers in the area, so you know what they look like....never clean.

    The town of Half Moon Bay offers pretty much everything you need in terms of restaurants or grocery stores. Riding your bike, or walking along the path toward town for a well-earned brunch should definitely reach the top of your to-do list while you’re there.  We had brunch at Mavericks Creparie and dinner at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company.  Both are absolutely fantastic!

    Beachcombing, sunbathing, swimming, horseback riding, and skim boarding during the warmer months also are great ways to fill up the day. The beach path goes for miles in either direction so you can get some exercise off of the main roads.

  • BRIAN O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2022

    Pillar Point RV Park

    Pricey, but worth it

    Great spot right off the highway and on the beach. Lots of activities and places to eat within walking distance. Surfing, walking/bike trails, kayaking….Pet friendly

  • Jennifer M.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Magical forests

    Camp sites include fire ring and flattened areas with picnic table. Fresh water is available, as well as, bathrooms and showers. Nice level sites for RVs. Great Verizon and AT&T cell service.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2021

    Vineyard RV Park

    Meh CG and short sites

    We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We were in site 61, a“Premium” Pull-through site, for 3 days in early October, while visiting family in the area. This is probably the most critical review of a CG that we have posted in the 2 years we’ve be full-timing and for$76/night(with discount), I would expect much, much more from a CG. The staff at checkin were very friendly, but we didn’t see anyone patrolling the CG while we were there. It was fairly quiet when we arrived during the week, but got a little raucous on the weekend and I-505 road noise is fairly noticeable at night. The CG is“clean” and otherwise quiet, but showing its age a bit. The two pools looked pretty decent, but we didn’t use them. All of the sites are fairly short and very close. Bigger rig tow vehicles either extend into or are parked partially on the roads through the CG, although the roads are fairly wide throughout. The CG consists mostly permanent/semi-permanent residences. Most of those sites are are all gravel. There appeared to only be a few transient spaces, maybe 12-15, which were also short, but with grass, tables and foliage between sites. There are no green spaces to walk your dog. Everything that isn’t paved or graveled is basically bare dirt or tall, dead weeds, except the playground and one other area, and neither of those areas allow dogs. You are pretty much relegated to walking the CG roads or using the“off-leash” area, which is a fenced in treed area but is also just bare dirt and clearly not everyone cleans up after their dogs. They have signs for a Pet Walk, but this is just a very short walk on more dirt. The ponds on the map are fenced off and are either muddy brown or algae green pits with fountains- not very aesthetically appealing. AT&T coverage was just ok, with 2 bars of LTE and speeds up to 0.8 MB/s. The CG WiFi through TengoInternet.com is bit wanky, only allowing 3 connected devices and requiring a Browser to connect, so devices without one(Apple TV, WiFi router, etc.) are out of luck. Their website had a link to a page that was supposed to tell you how to connect them, but resulted in a 404 page not found error. We saw speeds up to 1 MB/s., but much less when everyone is online. Disconnecting WiFi and reconnecting seemed to help some. We were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site. There were 35 OTA channels to be had with our fixed omni antenna. We would not stay here again.

  • Rhonda S.
    Jul. 28, 2018

    Vineyard RV Park

    Super basic but clean

    There’s really no where else to camp in this area that is convenient to the freeway. We walked in with no reservation and got a pull through spot with a bit of grass. Full hookups, no fire pits, but picnic tables at each spot. Pool, pet park, bathrooms, and free showers. Quiet park but nobody was outside cause it was 102!! We relaxed in the trailer with a/c until it cooled off to the low 90’s which was at about 8pm. Good for one night as you’re traveling through though.

  • h
    Jul. 2, 2018

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    Wooded with a creek, many trails, family friendly in the North Bay.

    The campground at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park offers a range of decent sites. There are certainly some that are better situated than others regarding size, shade, and other amenities--but the entire campground is nice. Well maintained, and located in a State Park that is run by a non-profit "Team Sugarloaf". Sonoma Creek runs along the campground and there is a waterfall a short hike away. There are showers for a quarter per minute, if you want to freshen up after a big hike like to the peak of Bald Mt. Visitor's Center has educational displays, maps, and a variety of items for sale. Ice and fire wood available. Each site has a table and fire pit. Great little get away spot that feels farther in the wilderness than it is at all. Close to Sonoma and Santa Rosa. Year-round camping--beautiful in all seasons.

    There is also an observatory in the park, one Saturday night per month the hold "Star Parties" and for just $2 you can spend the evening looking through great telescopes and learning about space from experts. Kids are free! It is walking distance from the campground. If you have flashlights that have a red night-vision setting, those are recommended to use there--otherwise they'll give you red cellophane to cover your light so that it doesn't interfere with star viewing.

  • j
    Jun. 4, 2021

    Sandy Beach County Park

    Small yet spacious campground with views of the Sacramento river

    Camped 4 nights at site 32 during the week.  A nice shaded site with river view, but not very level.  All sites are pull throughs with electric, water, a stationary picnic table and fire ring.  Online reservations are required and must be made a minimum of 2-weeks in advance.  Campground was nearly empty and had big grassy areas between sites.  Senior rate of $20.  Flush toilets and showers were spartan but cleaned daily.  Campground is adjacent to public beach, boat ramp/dock, and picnic area.  As expected it was very windy most of the time so you need to stake everything down.  Wind was strong enough to knock over our wine glass, twice!  We could hear humming from wind turbines that were just over the hill from the campground, but otherwise quiet.


Guide to Alameda

Alameda, California, offers a variety of RV camping options that cater to different preferences and needs, making it a great base for exploring the Bay Area.

Big rigs should check out Marin RV Park

  • Marin RV Park features spacious sites with electric hookups and is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • San Francisco RV Resort is big rig-friendly and offers amenities like showers and sanitary dump stations, perfect for those traveling with larger vehicles.
  • Pillar Point RV Park provides easy access for big rigs and is situated right by the beach, making it a scenic stop for RV travelers.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy a day of exploration at the nearby beaches and trails when staying at Pillar Point RV Park, which is just a short walk from local shops and restaurants.
  • Half Moon Bay RV Park offers access to beautiful coastal trails and is close to downtown Half Moon Bay, perfect for a leisurely day out.
  • For those looking to visit San Francisco, Candlestick RV Park provides convenient transportation options to the city, making it easy to explore iconic attractions.

RVers appreciate amenities like clean facilities

  • Alameda County Fairgrounds RV Park is known for its clean restrooms and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
  • At Trailer Villa RV Park, visitors can enjoy well-maintained grounds and spacious parking pads, making it a highly rated choice for RV camping.
  • Treasure Island MH and RV Park, despite some mixed reviews, offers essential amenities like electric hookups and sanitary dump stations for a convenient stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Alameda, CA is San Francisco RV Resort with a 3.2-star rating from 15 reviews.

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