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Camping near Burlingame, CA
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Camping near Burlingame spans coastal RV parks and tent campgrounds within 20 miles of the city, ranging from oceanfront sites to wooded inland options. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground offers tent, RV, and glamping sites along the coastline, while Anthony Chabot Regional Park provides year-round accommodations inland. Most developed campgrounds in the area support both tent and RV camping, with several locations specifically designed for larger recreational vehicles along the coastline between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay.
Many local campgrounds are paved and designed primarily for RVs rather than offering traditional wooded sites. As one visitor noted about San Francisco RV Resort: "It's essentially a parking lot on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea." Sites often feature full hookups but can be tightly spaced, particularly at oceanfront locations where the premium is on the view rather than spaciousness. Coastal fog affects camping conditions year-round, with ocean-facing campgrounds experiencing cooler temperatures and limited visibility during summer months. Most developed campgrounds near Burlingame require reservations, with oceanfront sites booking quickly during peak season.
The coastal campgrounds provide distinctive experiences, with the Pacific Ocean serving as the primary attraction. Several sites sit directly above beaches or offer walking paths along ocean bluffs. According to one camper who stayed at Pillar Point RV Park: "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..." While beach access and ocean views represent major draws, proximity to roads means traffic noise can be an issue at some locations. Campgrounds farther inland, like Anthony Chabot Regional Park, provide more traditional camping with greater space between sites and natural surroundings. Most camping areas in the region remain open year-round, though coastal locations may experience wind and storms during winter months.
Best Campgrounds near Burlingame (135)
1. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground
"We rarely make reservations to camp in California Beach Parks, as they are usually filled up weeks or even months in advance."
"Super cute town close by with fun shops and restaurants. The wind in the afternoon can be annoying but the views are worth it."
from $35 - $165 / night
Check Availability2. San Francisco RV Resort
"There’s a dog park close by if you want to go get down to the sandy beaches within walking distance great hookups water pressure is a little high."
"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!"
3. Anthony Chabot Regional Park
"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"
"Midweek in June the park, which is fairly large, is still nearly empty."
from $25 - $200 / night
Check Availability4. Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
"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."
from $45 - $65 / night
Check Availability5. Pillar Point RV Park
"Walking distance to shops and restaurants, walking and bike trails, beach access, and friendly staff!"
"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"
from $95 / night
Check Availability6. H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound
"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."
7. Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area
"The walk to the beach was 60 seconds and the ocean can be seen from the site. Cool ww2 structures. You get a code to open the gate uptop and drive down to park for your stay."
"If you plan to leave your cooler outside of the bear box make sure it has a lock or secure latch. 3- you get a gate code and parking pass to drive down, but have to walk your gear the last 500-1,000 ft"
from $40 - $75 / night
Check Availability8. Half Moon Bay RV Park
"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."
"From booking until leaving, we had a positive experience. Our site was a little tight, that would be the only thing I wish was better."
9. Candlestick RV Park
"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."
10. Trailer Villa RV Park
"Clean, has some views from far border of the hills but the spots are tight and there is not much to do but hook-up."
"After-hours check-in was a breeze, as the checkin instructions were taped to the main door of the office at the park entrance."
Drive Time
- 17 min from San Francisco, CA
- 34 min from San Jose, CA
- 47 min from Vallejo, CA
- 53 min from Santa Cruz, CA
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Recent Reviews near Burlingame, CA
822 Reviews of 135 Burlingame Campgrounds
C. K.
TravelerSan Mateo Memorial Park
Redwood canopy
Around this time of year, park is practically empty during weekdays. Nice and quiet and peaceful place where you can slow things down
- T T.Guide
Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Great safe place in sourh east bay
Great location with spaces in safe SE bay area location and reasonable prices New development small young trees limited natural shade
Tom T.
ScoutDumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Open sky great starlink users.
Very quiet campground at night. See stars clearly. Use the fire pit after 730pm when the wind has calmed down.
KrystleScoutMineral Springs Trailhead
Overnight stays not allowed
I was woken up by law enforcement and asked to leave on my second night staying here. They will issue a citation (luckily they took mine away and gave me a warning) this needs to be removed as a dispersed site.
Dawn S.GuideSan Francisco RV Resort
Great for visiting the City
There are many spot. It's a parking lot and the spots are very snug. The edge by the ocean lost a few.
Staff is kind, helpful and responsive. Area is clean and very peaceful. It's a bit pricey. Our standard spot was $150.
- TTwindaddyGuide
Del Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District
East Bay Parks - IYKYK
Like most/all east bay parks, this is well appointed for the masses. It’s also surrounded by rolling hills and close to suburbia. For many, these are positives. As an east bay resident they are for me as well. Del Valle is a bit more removed than many east bay parks. From my location in Fremont, it’s a one hour drive. A pleasant drive for the most part. I camp to get away for a bit and almost always to mountain bike. As such, I seek parks that have trails. Del Valle has a map of many trails. They also appear on many of the mapping services used by mountain bikers. Review those and digest them if this is also your intention - these are east bay parka style trails. In other words, mostly steep and loose fire roads, with many “social trails” sprinkled between. If you are compelled to stay legit/legal trails, bring an ebike. Now on to the camping. I picked a spot as far removed from any booked spot on the map. I triple checked this up until the day before I arrived. I want solitude! When I arrived Thursday afternoon, I was surprised to see the sites just 3 spaces away, on both sides, occupied. This is a fairly compact area. And while I’m sure they’re lovely folks, this isn’t what I expected on a Thursday. Saturday? Sure. Anyway… be aware that these reservation services aren’t completely reliable in that regard. The bathrooms and showers are amazing! Clean, smell good, cared for. Noteworthy is the hot showers in the camp grounds are free and your one push of the button provides water for two minutes I'd guess. Very nice! The space, 135 for me, is okay. A couple trees for shade, a nice table and fire pit. It’s now dark and the noise is minimal - mostly from the group campsite just down the hill. I’ll update this with more details in the coming days since it’s a 4 day visit.
Update 1: it’s my first morning here. Using starlink as there is no cell signal to be found. What I noticed last night was that this park is directly below the flight path to the local airports. Every couple minutes last night, a plane would fly overhead. According to flight aware, they’re at about 10,000 feet. If this will ruin your getaway, you’ve been warned.
Update 2: On Friday night, the majority of the spots were filled. Many large groups of people with varying degrees of consideration, but to their credit almost all (except the barking German Shepard) were quiet by 10PM. It was a bit more crowded come Saturday morning. Some friends came to visit for a mountain bike ride, and we set off at about noon. I had been complimentary of the facilities and bragged that I'd be taking a nice shower after our ride. Unfortunately, upon our return, there was no hot water and no lighting in the showers. And, sadly, someone decided to remove the tags and hangers from their TJ Maxx haul and leave them all over the floor of two of the showers.
Verdict: I'd only come back here in the springtime when it's likely to be green and have some water in the arroyo and only during the week. The density and composition of the people here was akin to being at Costco on a Saturday, and I only did that once.
- C. K.Traveler
San Mateo Memorial Park
Under the Redwoods
Nothing like camping under the redwoods with sounds of streams nearby. Restrooms and facilities are clean and well maintained. Park Rangers are extremely nice and helpful.
- Dawn S.Guide
Marin RV Park
Great to see the City
We came in around 9pm. There's a board with names and site numbers on the office building. These are snug spots but we have enough room to put the slide out. It is a level gravel parking lot. There's not alot of places in San Fran to even day park. This is just fine. They do fill up fast. Called the next day to extend through Sat, they are booked solid.
Dog walk is through the gate at the back of the lot where abandoned railroad tracks are. There's a pond with some ducks and a walking path.
Guide to Burlingame
Camping spots near Burlingame, California range from oceanfront locations to wooded inland parks within a 20-mile radius. The region experiences typical coastal weather patterns with summer temperatures averaging 65-75°F during the day and dropping to 50-55°F at night. Many camping areas sit on former quarry sites or repurposed land, offering a unique mix of natural and reclaimed environments.
What to do
Trail access from campsites: At Anthony Chabot Regional Park, numerous trails connect directly to the campground. "There is an extensive network of trails accessible from the campground. It's a great natural area that is so conveniently located in the Bay Area," notes a camper at Anthony Chabot Regional Park.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Early mornings provide the best wildlife spotting conditions. "There is so much wildlife to see (deer, turkeys, owls, etc.). The eucalyptus groves make the air smell wonderful," according to another visitor at Anthony Chabot Regional Park.
Beach activities year-round: The coastal campgrounds offer direct beach access regardless of season. A camper at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground notes, "Bike or walking trails to wonderful beaches and places to eat. Short drive to many other areas. Small but good size sites for where it is."
What campers like
Morning fog patterns: Coastal campers appreciate the unique morning atmosphere. "We were lucky to have good weather and limited wind. Beautiful walk in site (about 200 feet from car)," reports a camper at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground who stayed at one of the walk-in sites.
Urban proximity with nature feel: Many campers value being close to urban amenities while still enjoying natural surroundings. At Dumbarton Quarry Campground, a visitor mentions, "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."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds near Burlingame generally maintain high-quality facilities. "Bathrooms were spotless and backing into our site was a breeze. Best part about the campground is access to miles of trails by the side of the bay," notes a camper at Dumbarton Quarry Campground.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Many spots have limited privacy between sites. At San Francisco RV Resort, a camper reports, "Our group stayed here in early August of 2017. This RV resort gets packed!! RVs were super close together so it's a roll of the dice on what kind of neighbors you're gonna get!"
Reservation competition: Securing spots requires planning months ahead, especially for unique locations. A visitor to Kirby Cove Campground advises, "Make sure you're on top of the reservation window on recreation.gov, because there are only 5 super popular spots."
Wildlife interactions: Local wildlife can be persistent at certain campgrounds. "I've been camping my whole life and NEVER have I seen raccoons so persistent. Not aggressive. Just persistent. And fearless. They. Will. Not. Leave. You. Alone," warns a camper about Kirby Cove.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. At Dumbarton Quarry Campground, a visitor mentions, "There's a great playground if you have small kids, and lots of gentle hiking trails."
Beach proximity considerations: Families appreciate sites close to, but not directly on, the beach. "The walk-up sites (36-38) were right up against the beach, which was nice. We arrived on a Sunday night and the beach (open to non-campers) was a madhouse," notes a camper at Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground.
Educational opportunities: Some campgrounds near Burlingame are close to educational farms and parks. "It's also near Ardenwood Farm so if you have little kids it's a good spot to visit," shares a visitor to Dumbarton Quarry.
Tips from RVers
Level site availability: Many campgrounds offer concrete pads that eliminate leveling challenges. "Parking pads are concrete and flat; and drive lanes AND parking spots are wide and spacious for maneuvering large RVs," reports a visitor to Trailer Villa RV Park.
Late arrival protocols: For RVers arriving after hours, many parks have systems in place. "After-hours check-in was a breeze, as the checkin instructions were taped to the main door of the office at the park entrance," notes a camper at Trailer Villa RV Park.
Space configurations: Many RV parks have thoughtfully designed pull-through sites. A visitor to Half Moon Bay RV Park 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."
Frequently Asked Questions
What RV camping options are available near Burlingame?
What RV camping options are available near Burlingame?
Several RV camping options exist near Burlingame. Half Moon Bay RV Park offers pull-through sites with helpful staff who assist with reservations and provide guidance on the best ways to enter your assigned space. Another option is San Francisco RV Resort near Pacifica, which features drive-in access with reservable sites, water hookups, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Both locations provide convenient bases for exploring the Bay Area while having your RV accommodations set up.
Are there any affordable campgrounds near Burlingame for weekend stays?
Are there any affordable campgrounds near Burlingame for weekend stays?
For affordable weekend camping near Burlingame, consider Sanborn County Park, which offers a nice car-free camping experience with a short walk up a paved path from parking to campsites. They provide carts to help haul gear and storage boxes at each site. Another budget-friendly option is Anthony Chabot Regional Park, which features sites close to restrooms and water. Both parks offer more economical alternatives to coastal campgrounds while still providing access to beautiful natural settings.
Where can I find camping spots in Burlingame, California?
Where can I find camping spots in Burlingame, California?
While there aren't campgrounds directly in Burlingame city limits, several excellent options exist nearby. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground is a popular choice about 30 minutes away, offering tent camping at $35/night plus reservation fees, with water available and a Safeway just a mile away. For a forested alternative, San Mateo Memorial Park serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring redwood hiking trails and is known for its well-maintained facilities. Both options provide convenient camping access within a reasonable drive from Burlingame.
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