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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Brisbane, CA

754 Reviews
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Anthony Chabot Regional Park provides pet-friendly camping within 30 minutes of the Bay Area, offering 12 tent sites and RV spots that welcome leashed dogs. The campground maintains hiking trails where pets can join their owners, though dogs must remain on leash throughout the park and stay only in paved areas. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground, Francis Beach, and Pillar Point RV Park also accommodate pets with dedicated areas for dog exercise. Treasure Island MH and RV Park, Candlestick RV Park, and San Francisco RV Resort round out the pet-friendly options near Brisbane, with most campgrounds requiring pets to be leashed at all times. Several campgrounds feature designated dog parks where pets can run freely, including a fenced area at Pillar Point that allows dogs to exercise off-leash.

Campers with pets should note that while dogs are welcome at campgrounds, many nearby hiking trails in state parks restrict dog access. Pillar Point offers easy beach access for pets with walking distance to shore activities. Several RV parks provide pet washing stations and waste disposal areas. The presence of foxtails in grassy areas around campsites poses a hazard for pets, particularly during dry seasons. Temperature variations can affect pets, with coastal campgrounds offering cooler conditions than inland sites. Samuel P. Taylor State Park, about an hour north of Brisbane, allows dogs in cabins and at campsites but restricts trail access. Most campgrounds enforce strict leash policies and quiet hours that apply to barking dogs, with violations potentially resulting in campers being asked to leave.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Brisbane, California (90)

    1. Anthony Chabot Regional Park

    29 Reviews
    Castro Valley, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 327-2757

    $25 - $200 / night

    "Midweek in June the park, which is fairly large, is still nearly empty."

    "as usual some spots are better than others but most close to restrooms and/or water. lots of poison oak and star thistle right off trail. great deterrent for kids to stay out of tick areas but id worry"

    2. San Francisco RV Resort

    17 Reviews
    Pacifica, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "If you want a great little place with quick easy access to San Francisco that has a great view of the ocean this place is great! And affordable!"

    "Very nice park for an on the water location, I've been to some where you can't even turn without hitting someone."

    3. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground

    27 Reviews
    Half Moon Bay, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 726-8819

    $35 - $165 / night

    "We rarely make reservations to camp in California Beach Parks, as they are usually filled up weeks or even months in advance."

    "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."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound

    13 Reviews
    Sausalito, CA
    13 miles
    Website

    "I decided to stay here, because it was the right location for my road trip, it was free, and I thought the view of the city would be excellent."

    "Reasonably quiet on the side away from the road. Very safe, police patrols throughout the day/night. Good hiking areas nearby. Bathrooms and trash cans. Highly recommend as it is also completely free."

    5. Candlestick RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Brisbane, CA
    3 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."

    6. Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay

    10 Reviews
    Newark, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 327-2757

    $45 - $65 / night

    "What they do have are scores of hookup sites for $60 / night and three tent / drive-in no hookup water-only sites for $45 / night."

    "Since it's a new campground, the trees are young and don't supply much shade, but since it's close to the SF Bay, the bay breeze helps."

    7. Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

    15 Reviews
    Stinson Beach, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 388-2070

    $7 - $25 / night

    "Pantoll is a pretty campground located adjacent to the entrance to Mount Tamalpais.  You can hike to, bike to, take the bus to, or even drive to this campground.  "

    "This is an ada compliant walkup campground situated near the top of Mount Tamalpais. Featuring 13 sites ranging from standard campground style to a few more secluded areas."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    8. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Lagunitas, CA
    31 miles

    $35 - $225 / night

    "This campground is less than an hours drive from San Francisco. It is along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard which takes you through a bunch of very cute tiny towns."

    "Scenic, quiet, dog friendly and close to awesome swimming holes. We booked the MG2 group site and worth the $. It was tucked away and heaven."

    9. Pillar Point RV Park

    6 Reviews
    El Granada, CA
    15 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!"

    10. Treasure Island MH and RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Daly City, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 994-3266
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754 Reviews of 90 Brisbane Campgrounds

  • N
    Sep. 26, 2021

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    Great camp for the kids

    This KOA is pretty big with plenty of options for RV sites. Wide variety of full hook-ups or partial hook-ups. Like most (if not all) KOAs, you can also tent camp or tent cabins. Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos. For us, this is a great spot to shoot down the highway and pull in for a few days to get away from the hustle and bustle of normal life! Close to downtown Petaluma with plenty of premium shops and restaurants.

  • Eric D.
    Jul. 2, 2019

    Olema Campground

    Private Family Oriented Campground

    Pros: Has numerous amenities including hot (free) showers (cleaned daily), flush toilets, full hookup RV spots, laundromat, US Post office, fenced playground, dog park, drive in tent sites, and firewood for sale. Cons: expensive, sites are close and poorly defined and the after hours check in procedure doesn’t prevent overlapping.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Coyote Valley RV Resort

    Buttoned up, formal atmosphere RV resort

    High priced. Nice people at desk. Damon who helped us park was very friendly. Almost entirely high-priced big rigs, some of whom seem settled here but it's clean, 'orderly,' very quiet. Rigid rules keep the order; nice that no political flags/signs allowed. 2 dog parks and lots of grassy areas to take for a walk. Showers in locker-room/bldg, bathrooms nice and clean. Green grass. Also has laundry with 2.50 wash and.25 dry for 8 min. Skunk wandered by site in the night. Cool train sounds from nearby tracks at night. Was probably the most convenient to San Jose, otherwise we likely would've been in mtns. and too far away from town for our needs at the time. Would not be a regular choice for us.

  • Andrea A.
    Feb. 10, 2021

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    Great if you know what to expect

    We had a very nice stay for a long weekend. The pull through spaces are extremely tight to the point that our slide out was hitting vegetation and our neighbors awning was about two feet from our Rv. But, if you expect that, it’s a great place to stay. Very clean, well maintained, and about a 20 minute walk to the ocean. Decent takeout from the restaurant and great cocktails! Very convenient dog park. We had almost the entire row to ourselves after checkout on Sunday. We will definitely return for the full experience when all restrictions are lifted, but will leave our two big dogs at home as there wasn’t much space for them.

  • 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

  • Cristina A.
    Aug. 11, 2019

    Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED

    Amazing camp sites

    No matter what site you reserve, all the site are amazing! We had #108. Near the bathroom, wash room, garbage dumpsters. The only con was the windy road! I eat sour patch kids to help with getting car sick. Easy to find. The site is pet friendly. You can only walk the dogs at paved areas, no trails. Our dogs still had fun. The redwood trees were amazing! Definitely an experience you will never forget!

  • Kristi D.
    Oct. 24, 2023

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Great Napa Valley views

    Great place to hit Napa Valley. Staff was super friendly. Spots were pretty level, but close together. They gave free wifi but it was not consistent. It constantly dropped.

    They had a great little fenced in dog park which was great for our dog. The bathrooms were pretty clean with nice hot water. Codes needed for showers.

    Very quiet, no issues. We had friendly neighbors. There were people coming in for day use to use the trails for hiking, biking etc. We didn't get to explore as we were strictly in area to wine taste and eat some good food. We enjoyed our time there and would stay there again. $65 a night. Pricey compared to some places in CA, but probably a good price for Napa.

  • Todd H.
    Feb. 19, 2022

    Marin RV Park

    Great location

    Great location to the city and Muir woods. Good stores near by. Narrow sites. No room for awning. Close to gather. Sites are gravel and level. Nice area for pets with view.

  • 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.

Guide to Brisbane

Camping options near Brisbane, California provide pet-friendly access within a short drive of the Bay Area. The region sits where coastal fog meets inland warmth, creating variable camping conditions throughout the year. Microclimate temperatures can range from mid-40s to upper 70s depending on proximity to the coast and elevation changes, making layered clothing essential even in summer months.

What to do

Beach access hiking: At Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground, the coastal trail runs directly behind the campground and connects to 4 miles of sandy beaches. "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," notes Michell C.

Redwood exploration: Drive 45 minutes to Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground for old-growth redwood hiking. "There are all kinds of trails available, as well as a paved path that runs for at least a mile or so along the creek, that used to be the old railroad line through that area," explains Joseph F. The park features interpretive signs about local ecology and history.

Golden Gate views: Park your RV at the free H. Dana Bower Rest Area for unbeatable bridge views. "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," reports Carly C. The area serves as an overnight spot with police patrols throughout day and night.

What campers like

Urban-adjacent nature: Many appreciate Anthony Chabot Regional Park for its accessibility from populated areas. "Always went here when we don't wanna drive too far. Staff is great and place is clean. Campsite #69 has the best view but is next to trail. Very nice trails and not super far from town to get food," writes Daniel M.

Wildlife viewing: The varied habitats around Brisbane support diverse animal watching. "We love Anthony Chabot! The eucalyptus groves make the air smell wonderful, and there is so much wildlife to see (deer, turkeys, owls, etc.)," shares Amanda P. Coastal campgrounds offer whale watching opportunities during migration seasons.

Microclimate variety: The region offers both coastal and inland camping options. "The weather, though hot in the Bay Area at this point, was quite nice. The breeze and shade of the park made for a very comfortable setting. I believe it was 88 in Castro Valley, but felt about 78 at the campground," notes a camper at Anthony Chabot.

What you should know

Limited availability: Popular dog friendly campgrounds near Brisbane book quickly, especially during summer weekends. "Pillar Point RV Park has great spot right off the highway and on the beach. Lots of activities and places to eat within walking distance," explains Brian O. making it a high-demand location.

Traffic considerations: Coastal routes experience weekend congestion. "The 92 into Half Moon Bay tends to get a lot of traffic as it's only 1 lane each direction," warns one camper. Plan extra travel time during peak periods, especially Friday afternoons.

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