Campgrounds in Albany, CA

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Best Camping Sites Near Albany, California (152)

    Camper-submitted photo at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground near Lagunitas, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground near Lagunitas, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground near Lagunitas, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground near Lagunitas, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground near Lagunitas, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground near Lagunitas, CA

    1. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    154 Photos
    35 Saves
    Lagunitas, California

    Creekside Loop (sites 1-25)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 - $225 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Anthony Chabot Regional Park near Castro Valley, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Anthony Chabot Regional Park near Castro Valley, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Anthony Chabot Regional Park near Castro Valley, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Anthony Chabot Regional Park near Castro Valley, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Anthony Chabot Regional Park near Castro Valley, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Anthony Chabot Regional Park near Castro Valley, CA

    2. Anthony Chabot Regional Park

    25 Reviews
    63 Photos
    629 Saves
    Castro Valley, California

    Anthony Chabot Family Campground, overlooking Lake Chabot, is a year-round getaway only 35 minutes from downtown Oakland and Oakland International Airport. The campground features 53 drive-to tent campsites, 10 walk-to tent campsites, and 12 RV/trailer campsites with full hookups (sewer, water, and 30 amp electrical). All sites have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Restrooms include hot showers. Firewood and charcoal are available for purchase. The campground provides access to miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, along with fishing at nearby Lake Chabot.

    Anthony Chabot Regional Park features seven group camps ranging in capacity from 35 to 300 campers, reservations required (a minimum of 9 people to use the group campsites). All group camps include picnic tables, BBQ, fire ring, water, and chemical/vault toilets. Equestrian camping is available by reservation at Bort Meadow Group Camp. For reservations, call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2. Group campsites cannot be reserved online.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Sausalito, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Sausalito, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Sausalito, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Sausalito, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Sausalito, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Sausalito, CA

    3. Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    49 Photos
    772 Saves
    Sausalito, California

    Overview

    Kirby Cove is located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Battery Kirby. Visitors are awarded breathtaking views of San Francisco, its famous Golden Gate Bridge, and the rugged Pacific Coast of northern California. Please note: The parking area for the campground is a short walk from the campsites, so RV or car camping is not allowed at Kirby Cove Campground.

    Recreation

    Hiking, picnicking and taking in the beautiful views from Kirby Cove are among the park's most popular activities. Visitors also enjoy exploring Battery Kirby, a historic army battery in use from 1898-1934. The Point Bonita Lighthouse and Nike Missile Site SF-88 are also close to the campsite.

    Natural Features

    Kirby Cove offers a coarse-sand beach with spectacular views - when it's not foggy - of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and northern San Francisco, including the historic Presidio. The cove is nestled at the foot of the craggy Marin Headlands and has beach access. A steep, mile-long trail to the cove begins at the parking area above Battery Spencer on Conzelman Road. The path descends through a stately grove of Monterey, cypress, pine and Blue Gum eucalyptus. Coastal sage and colorful Lupine dot the hillsides. Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May-Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered. Lightweight summer clothes are rarely comfortable to wear at Kirby Cove.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540.

    Nearby Attractions

    The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of fun and interesting things to do and see. Awe-inspiring Muir Woods National Monument, with its old-growth coastal redwood forest and numerous hiking trails, is just a 20-minute drive from Kirby Cove. Mount Tamalpais State Park, with hiking and sweeping views of the Bay Area, is another 10 minutes past Muir Woods. Downtown San Francisco offers a myriad of restaurants, shops, museums and tourist attractions. Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island and Chinatown are popular destinations. Visitors love riding San Francisco's world famous cable cars up and down the city's hilly streets.

    Charges & Cancellations

    The Kirby Cove Day Use Site must be cancelled or modified more than 14 days before your check-in date otherwise it will be considered a late cancellation. You may also refer to Recreation.gov's Rules & Reservation Policies.__To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $40 - $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA

    4. Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

    15 Reviews
    60 Photos
    497 Saves
    Stinson Beach, California

    S Rav Camp Area (sites E1-E7)

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $25 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA

    5. Skyline Wilderness Park

    25 Reviews
    65 Photos
    332 Saves
    Napa, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, CA

    6. Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

    14 Reviews
    62 Photos
    357 Saves
    Stinson Beach, California

    Located half way up Mount Tamalpais' forested southern slopes, Pantoll Campground is one of two first-come, first-served walk-in campgrounds within Mount Tamalpais State Park (Bootjack being the other). With 16 historic campsites lying beneath a quiet Douglas fir forest, time spent next to the campfire here will quickly expunge thoughts of the big city that lies just a few miles to the south.

    The campground has an assortment of sites that are distributed on the hill that extends from the Pantoll Day Use Area; sites located further uphill offer greater privacy and more room. All 16 sites are within a short, 100-yard walk from the car park. Each comes equipped with campfire pits and historic, stone-built campfire grills to accommodate all of your cooking and warming needs. Since advance reservations cannot be made for Pantoll, arriver earlier on weekend days to ensure you’ll have a site. You’ll likely have the campground to yourself if you are there mid-week.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $7 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground near Half Moon Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground near Half Moon Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground near Half Moon Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground near Half Moon Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground near Half Moon Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground near Half Moon Bay, CA

    7. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground

    26 Reviews
    92 Photos
    1077 Saves
    Half Moon Bay, California

    Francis Beach has a campground with 52 individual sites, some suitable for tent camping, others for trailers or recreational vehicles. Some campsites have electrical hookups. Water and sewer hookups are not available, but there is a dump station ($10 fee) and a water filling station. Rental RV’s are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up from the park. Coin-operated hot showers are also available. (approximately 2 minutes per quarter)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $165 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Live Oak Campground — Mount Diablo State Park Campground near Diablo, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Live Oak Campground — Mount Diablo State Park Campground near Diablo, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Live Oak Campground — Mount Diablo State Park Campground near Diablo, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Live Oak Campground — Mount Diablo State Park Campground near Diablo, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Live Oak Campground — Mount Diablo State Park Campground near Diablo, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Live Oak Campground — Mount Diablo State Park Campground near Diablo, CA

    8. Live Oak Campground — Mount Diablo State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    71 Photos
    248 Saves
    Diablo, California

    Live Oak Campground

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park near Tiburon, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park near Tiburon, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park near Tiburon, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park near Tiburon, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park near Tiburon, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park near Tiburon, CA

    9. Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park

    9 Reviews
    21 Photos
    265 Saves
    Tiburon, California

    In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The island is also alive with history. Three thousand years ago the island was a fishing and hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. It was later a haven for Spanish explorer Juan de Ayala, a cattle ranch, and a U.S. Army post. From 1910 to 1940, the island processed thousands of immigrants. During World War II, Japanese and German POWs were held on the island, which was also used as a jumping-off point for American soldiers returning from the Pacific. In the '50s and '60s, the island was home to a Nike missile base. Today, there are two active Coast Guard stations - at Point Blunt and Point Stuart - on the island. Angel Island became a State Park in 1958.

    CAMPSITES

    11 environmental, including an ADA site (each site accommodating up to 8 people) and a kayak-accessible site (holds up to 20 people).

    For more information contact the rangers office: 415-435-5390

    Please check in with the park staff upon arrival on the island.

    Be prepared to carry and/or transport your equipment up to 2.5 miles. Some sections are uphill, total elevation gain may be over 300 feet. Tables, food-lockers, running water, pit-toilets, and a barbecue are located at each site.

    Bring charcoal or a stove as no wood fires are allowed. Raccoons are active making food-locker storage very important. Travel on the island after sunset is prohibited in some areas for park security and public safety.

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Market

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA

    10. Olema Campground

    22 Reviews
    30 Photos
    345 Saves
    Olema, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Reviews near Albany, California

798 Reviews of 152 Albany Campgrounds


  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alameda County Fairgrounds RV Park
    Feb. 14, 2025

    Alameda County Fairgrounds RV Park

    Crowded

    Ok for a night’s stay. Address takes you to main entrance to fairgrounds where a person manning a booth directed us to drive around the fairgrounds to Gate 12 which is entrance to the RV park. Thank goodness there was still a person on duty at the main entrance or we would have not known what to do. We made reservations by phone and staff did not mention that we had to find Gate 12!

  • Rich J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park
    Feb. 5, 2025

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Decent

    RV campsites are close together and semi-level.  Bathrooms could use some TLC.  But the park is nice with lots of hiking, views and close to Napa.

  • Rich J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park
    Feb. 5, 2025

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Decent

    RV Campsites are nothing fancy and close together.  But the park itself is nice...hiking trails, views, nature, and close to Napa.

  • Michael I.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park
    Jan. 13, 2025

    Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

    Amazing location, okay campground

    I can't think of a better place to camp on or near Mt. Tamalpais than Pantoll in terns of the access to trails and the various parks in the area. From Pantoll you have very easy access to the summit of Mt. Tamalpais, easy access Stinson Beach and the coast, plus you can even skip the long lines and shuttles to get into Muir Woods. There are literally days worth of great hiking accessible from Pantoll!

    That said, the campground, while nicely maintained and well-equipped is right next to a relatively busy road and during daylight hours, especially in the high-traffic times of the year, the sites themselves are very exposed to all the day visitors.

    Speaking of day visitors, I don't recall if you get a dedicated parking space with a campsite or not, but parking can be a challenge here due to the popularity of the various trailheads, and the limited parking.

  • Justin W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Doran Regional Park
    Jan. 7, 2025

    Doran Regional Park

    Great Location

    This campground is great. If you're looking for a coastal place to stay that has showers and bathrooms readily available. There's no hookups but there's water spigots that are potable all over the place which is great. But it still is definitely very much dry camping.

    The hard part about this campground is the weather potential, there's a lot of fog, a lot of wind, but that should be expected anytime you're spending time near the coast.

    Doran Beach is great, especially during the summer for kids because it's a well protected cove and the waves don't usually get very high.

    One thing to mention is that this place is very not dog friendly when it comes to them being off leash. They're very aggressive about protecting the wildlife in the area and it can be difficult if you have dogs that want to be off leash and want to run.

    There's a market not far away that has just about everything you could possibly need, lots of restaurants not too far away as well so there's plenty to do and see.

    The campground itself is kept really clean by the staff, patrolled heavily by park service, and there's a lot of fishing opportunities and crabbing opportunities. Plenty to do with kids!

  • Ben W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Juniper Campground — Mount Diablo State Park
    Nov. 28, 2024

    Juniper Campground — Mount Diablo State Park

    Hot as hell in the summer

    Insanely hot in the summer, I would recommend not going in July like we did. It was 104° or something and I was just drenching my clothes in water to stay cool.

    The hike is pretty nice to the summit from there.

    Lots of free water and there's free showers too which is awesome, but don't use the stinky toilet at the top there's way better ones around the bottom area.

    They have food lockers, not bear lockers, and ours was broken one time so have a solid backup plan, the raccoons are very intelligent and they come out at night so be prepared for that.

    BRING SHOWER SHOES AND SOAP UR GOING TO WANT IT

  • Michell C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground
    Nov. 25, 2024

    Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground

    Very nice beach camping spot

    The atmosphere here is wonderful. It’s quiet and right on the beach. Some RV spaces with hookups back right up to the sand/vegetation. Bathrooms and showers on site. We stayed in a spot without hookups and it was $35 per night. Gate staff was friendly and helpful. No dogs allowed in the beach in the park but a short walk away there is a public beach that is dog friendly, so that was nice for our doggo.

  • michael D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
    Nov. 19, 2024

    Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay

    We liked this extremely clean and well maintained Park.

    We stayed here for 12 days while visiting relatives in the Bay area. This campground, while in the heart of Fremont, feels remote and safe in spite of being close to town. Sites are not huge, but arranged in such a way as to feel private. It is in the Coyote hills regional Park. There are many many trails for hiking and biking, and wildlife is plentiful. Our RV is small and we used the showers and bathrooms quite a bit. They are cleaned daily and we're always in great shape. The laundry is run by an outside organization, and the change machine was always empty, but everything worked well.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound
    Nov. 17, 2024

    H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound

    Good free overnight parking for our 30ft rv

    Good spot to spend the night. Rocked up at around 8pm, pretty busy at least 10 other vans and rvs there for the night. Couple of food vendors, great view of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Weren’t hassled at all, left around 9am.

  • Luke D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco RV Resort
    Nov. 5, 2024

    San Francisco RV Resort

    Great Spot!!!!

    I’m very confused by the boojie negative reviews, what do you expect?

    This is an absolutely great spot! Restrooms and showers are clean and the staff is great. Will be back often.

    Not a far drive to the city either. Price is higher than other places but this close to the city with all of the amenities a pretty good deal.

  • Günter S.
    Camper-submitted photo from French Camp Recreational Vehicle Park
    Oct. 25, 2024

    French Camp Recreational Vehicle Park

    Camp Site doesnt accsist!

    The coordinate given are Not valid. It is a residential area and not an RV nore an campsite! Reservation per phone with none refondable possibility. Be carefull! Dont book!

  • Adrian J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Solano County Park
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Lake Solano County Park

    Great County Park

    This is an excellent and straightforward country park. It feels like a state park.

    They have hookups and also dry camping. The better spots are near the water.

    Contrary to other posts, they take walkups. It is just on the website it requires 2 weeks out.

  • Cloey J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Beautiful location

    Beautiful view we were in campsite 40. A beautiful view of vineyards and the sunset and people riding their horses. So calm and beautiful and so many activities here to do. Also there is showers, bathrooms, and hookups, we love this place. Only 8 mins from downtown Napa

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Olema Campground

    Spacious and Accommodating

    We visited this park earlier this spring. Yes it was wet, but we didn't mind. Liked the spaces and layout so much...we are going back this fall. Plus we love that whole area.

    However, DYRT got some info wrong. While there are plenty of full hookup spaces for RVs, there are no pull thru sites. Only back in for trailers and drive-in for coaches. Many tent camping spaces and RV spaces w/just water and power. The folks are friendly and helpful.

    M.R.

  • Carly C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound
    Oct. 6, 2024

    H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound

    Great location

    Great location overlooking the city, has facilities like toilets and drinking fountains. Very busy when I was here on a Saturday night with locals, tourists and Mexican street vendors. Can’t complain because it’s free and close to the city

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Doran Regional Park
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Doran Regional Park

    Big and Busy

    Great (and big) park in Bodega Bay with several separate campgrounds. We got lucky and snagged a last minute spot for 2 nights in August. Easy access to the beach, lots of day use areas all around this park, and bonus: a dog beach that was available on a trial basis when we were there- dogs got to run free on this little patch of enclosed beach- wonderful. Hope it becomes a permanent feature! 

    Showers were $2 for 5 minutes, there’s recycling here (a separate bin for propane cylinders too). 

    This campground has a lot of in and out traffic and day use visitors and overall more activity than the Westside campground across the way. We enjoyed both of them.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Westside Regional Park
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Westside Regional Park

    Low key and beachy

    This is a mellow, low key, beachy Sonoma County campground in Bodega Bay. It’s got that vibe that so many beach campgrounds do, a little run down, no frills, open layout, and happy friendly campers. We stayed here for a couple of nights and had a great time. 

    There’s hiking all over this area, lots to explore and see. Cell service was good. Showers here are expensive at $2 for 5 min, quarters only. There’s a host on site who’s been hosting here for something like 15 (maybe 30) years. There’s a boat ramp adjacent to this campground, lots of boats in and out for fishing. 

    There’s a dump station for a $7 fee (though the website says $10, so maybe it's actually $10), honor box at the station to deposit your money. Water fill available here as well. 

    Recycling available, as well as a separate bin for green propane canisters. Camping is $35/night, plus $2 fee per dog per night (boo), plus whatever online reservation fee ($8?). Reservations must be made online. Hosts obviously do not handle that and there was nobody in the entrance shack when we arrived- though a ranger swung by later to collect the dog fee (that fee can’t be paid online when you make the reservation). Anyway, confusing process but just go with it and have a great time.

  • Emma R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Close to wine country

    Lovely campsite with very sweet camp hosts. Always waved when they drove by.

    Chose site 17 because of the beautiful tree seen in another review but was felled prior to our arrival, so no big tree. We did however get a beautiful view of the stars.

    Two things to note, some of the sites (didn’t look like all of them had this issue) have an incredibly fine dusty dirt that gets on absolutely everything, it made our feet, legs and sandals completely beige from the dust and we had to wipe them with wet wipes before going into our tent and tracked a fair amount into our car upon leaving.

    The other thing we were disappointed with was that we had to pay for showers on top of already paying over $50 for our site for one night, we felt that was a pretty big con and that it should be included in the fees.

    Overall, you can’t get closer to the wineries and it was an otherwise lovely site.

  • Izzy H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)

    Overnight stay

    I got there after they closed (closes at 5pm.) But there's a number to call that was posted for after hours. A camper in front of me had already called and someone arrived within minutes. They were very helpful and friendly. I got a beautiful spot secluded from everyone. I loved it! Just me and nature. I played some music dance by myself as if nobody was watching.

  • Mouni The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound
    Sep. 24, 2024

    H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound

    Rest Stop

    I’m not sure that this can be considered established or even legal camping since it is a rest stop. The location is awesome considering it’s right beside of the Golden State Bridge, but it also makes it a popular spot for a lot of people to hang out at and watch the sunset and other tourist attractions and even local activity.

  • Tyler S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildcat Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Wildcat Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore

    Hike-in Costal Camping

    This is an awesome spot, the hike out was absolutely gorgeous. We accessed it from the Palomarin trailhead. Beware, the costal weather can be volatile and you could get flash rain. Also, I highly recommend planning your visit with the sunny weather because it’s easy to pick a day that has endless overcast here, and it’s just not quite as much fun.

    Also be careful what campsite you reserve. Some are absolute gems off on the ocean bluff. Others are more inland and packed in


Guide to Albany

Camping near Albany, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The local trails and creeks were breathtaking," making it a great spot for both novice and experienced hikers.
  • Beach Activities: Visit Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground for beachcombing, swimming, and sunbathing. A camper shared, "Campsites are right by the beach," highlighting the convenience of enjoying the ocean.
  • Wildlife Watching: At Lawson's Landing, you can spot wild turkeys and other wildlife. One visitor noted, "We were able to take a closeup look at them," making it a fun experience for nature lovers.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "It's big and busy, but the sites are mostly very private and lush and green."
  • Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Restrooms are clean. Showers are clean and tidy and warm."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: The San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA is popular for its kid-friendly amenities. A parent noted, "Great playground, jumping pillow, petting farm and mining fun."

What you should know:

  • Crowded During Peak Season: Campgrounds like Bodega Dunes Campground can get busy, especially on weekends. One visitor remarked, "It was pretty busy," so plan your trip accordingly.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lawson's Landing, lack showers and toilets. A camper advised, "Bring your own TP!" to prepare for the basic facilities.
  • Wildlife Caution: Be aware of wildlife, especially at Anthony Chabot Regional Park. One camper shared their experience with yellow jackets, saying, "We reported the experience to the attendant at the gate."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA that offer activities for kids. A reviewer said, "This place is busy and expensive," but it's great for keeping children entertained.
  • Plan for Meals: Bring food and snacks, especially if you're camping at places like Bodega Dunes Campground, where amenities are limited. One camper mentioned, "The town of Half Moon Bay offers pretty much everything you need."
  • Check for Activities: Look for campgrounds with nearby attractions, like Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground, which has hiking trails and nature events.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: When booking at places like Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, be mindful of site sizes. One reviewer noted, "We were a little worried when we arrived in our 26ft class c," so make sure your RV fits.
  • Bring a Lock for Food Storage: At campgrounds like Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground, securing food is essential. A camper advised, "Make sure you bring a pad lock as there is no locking mechanism on the door."
  • Plan for Limited Connectivity: Many campgrounds, including Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, have poor cell reception. One camper mentioned, "ATT was a bar, occasionally two," so prepare for limited communication.

Camping around Albany, CA, offers a variety of experiences, from beach fun to forest adventures. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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