RV camping options near Belmont, California range from oceanfront sites to redwood forest locations within a 40-mile radius. The Mediterranean climate offers mild temperatures year-round, with summer highs averaging 75°F and winter lows rarely dropping below 45°F. Most camping areas sit at elevations between sea level and 500 feet, providing relatively flat terrain suitable for various RV sizes.
What to Do
Hiking trails nearby: At Cotillion Gardens RV Park, visitors can access hiking paths directly from their campsite. "Lots of hiking and exploring right from the campsite," notes Jacob B., who visited with young children. The park's proximity to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers additional trail options.
Beach access: Pillar Point RV Park provides direct beach access with numerous water activities. "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..." reports BRIAN O.
Urban exploration: Stay at Marin RV Park for city excursions. "A short 10 minute walk from the RV park is the ferry that will drop you off downtown San Francisco. We spent a week here and only drove when we wanted the experience driving down Lombard St and driving across the Golden Gate Bridge," explains Jeff T.
What Campers Like
Ocean views: San Francisco RV Resort offers Pacific Ocean vistas. "This is an interesting rv park on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It has a ca beach town feel, but is just 20 minutes from San Francisco... Spectacular sunsets over the pacific if the fog permits. Saw a couple whales too," shares Tom H.
Forest atmosphere: Campers appreciate the natural setting at Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort. "The camp host went above and beyond! Happily told us things to do with our kids and how close places were. Santa Cruz is only 10 miles away. The campground is all natural! Trees and nature all around," describes Brittany F.
Walking distance amenities: Pillar Point RV Park provides convenient access to local businesses. "Walking distance to shops and restaurants, walking and bike trails, beach access, and friendly staff!" mentions Raven P., though she notes the road noise can be significant.
What You Should Know
Site spacing concerns: Most rv parks near Belmont have limited space between units. At San Francisco RV Resort, "the 'campsites' are close together… it's more like a parking lot than a campground, but everyone is friendly and the overall vibe is good," explains Tom H.
Varying bathroom conditions: Facility quality differs widely among parks. Trailer Villa RV Park receives praise for cleanliness, with Tony C. noting, "The grounds are clean; parking pads are concrete and flat; and drive lanes AND parking spots are wide and spacious for maneuvering large RVs."
Pricing expectations: Campgrounds in the region are typically more expensive than in other areas. "For what this RV park is designed to be, it is done very well. It's a parking lot with full hookups strategically located to public transit direct to San Francisco," explains David M. about Marin RV Park.
Tips for Camping with Families
Pool facilities: Some campgrounds offer swimming pools for children. At Cotillion Gardens RV Park, one visitor mentioned, "We spent most of our time with relatives, so we didn't have a lot of time to use the amenities, but there were lots of kids around using the playground, bicycling, playing basketball, and swimming in the pool."
Recreation areas: Look for parks with play spaces. "There was also a large clubhouse with foosball, ping pong and arcade games which is open from 9am - 9pm. My daughters used the clubhouse while I set up camp," reports Jessica R. about her stay at Cotillion Gardens.
Safety considerations: Choose parks with safe environments for children. Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort received this feedback: "A safe and quiet location. I felt safe, with my young kids, that everyone was driving slowly and respecting the rules," from Brittany F.
Tips from RVers
Hookup extensions: Bring sewer hose extensions to many parks in the area. At Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Patrick J. advises, "Bring your sewer hose extension. Most other sites had them from what I could see."
Site selection strategy: At Half Moon Bay RV Park, consider how sites are arranged. Patrick J. explains, "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."
Leveling preparation: Most RV parks in the region provide level sites. Trailer Villa RV Park gets high marks in this category with Tony C. noting, "parking pads are concrete and flat; and drive lanes AND parking spots are wide and spacious for maneuvering large RVs."
