Located along the scenic California coast near San Francisco, Steep Ravine Campground in Mount Tamalpais State Park features rustic glamping cabins with picnic tables and firewood availability. Treasure Island MH and RV Park in South San Francisco offers glamping accommodations with modern amenities including electric hookups, sewer connections, water access, and shower facilities. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground and Olema Campground provide additional glamping options with varying levels of comfort and amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and shower facilities. All locations offer convenient access to the stunning Pacific coastline and nearby hiking trails. One guest noted, "Beautiful walk-in site with amazing location and access to beach—if you can get sites 36-38 go for it!"
The eco-friendly yurt rentals and resort-style glamping campgrounds near Daly City provide easy access to popular attractions like Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mount Tamalpais State Park. Visitors appreciate the proximity to urban amenities while enjoying the natural coastal setting. Hiking trails connect many glamping sites to beaches, forests, and scenic overlooks with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Some locations offer firewood for purchase and maintain designated fire rings for evening campfires. Restroom facilities vary by location, with some providing hot showers and others offering more basic amenities. According to a camper, "Short walk to the beach. You can walk for miles on the beach or on the bluff trails. Everyone is laidback which makes for a peaceful experience. Great sunsets!"
"We rarely make reservations to camp in California Beach Parks, as they are usually filled up weeks or even months in advance."
"Bathrooms and showers on site. We stayed in a spot without hookups and it was $35 per night. Gate staff was friendly and helpful."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $165 / night
"The bathrooms are clean. There is running water and a small beach access for campers (if you're willing to climb over some rocks). I recommend going in August when there is less wind."
"There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $100 / night
"This campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills."
"On our first visit, there was no running water or showers, but they did have portapotties."
from $35 - $225 / night
"With the campsites centered around a large communal campfire circle."
"Pitch tent on wood chips. Level. Fire pits, water. Nice and close, yet feels a ways away. Accessible to many trails."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $105 - $170 / night
"It has great hiking nearby and an incredible view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city, and is a short drive into the city. you definitely want to reserve a space well in advance, especially during peak"
"All three sites here are next to each other and have no seperation, but if you’re okay with that it’s a wonderful place to camp Site 3 is closest to the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the trails connected"
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 / night
"Bathrooms are clean. laundry room very large and has many washers and dryers. Subway close walk, MUNI is at the park entrance. A gas station and Grocery store are both across the street."
"The best thing about this place was how clean the bathrooms were. A lovely change! We arrived late with no booking and received a really warm welcome and they had space for us! Yay!"
"Has hot showers & laundry room! A 5 min walk to the ocean as well. Super peaceful"
from $88 / night
"My site had plenty of shade, fire pit, picnic table, and water nearby."
"There is a post office and laundry mat on-site. The reservation office is open from 9-5p, and they sell firewood!! A constant fire is highly recommended. Also, we saw fox!!!"
"We got one of the tent cabins, which are just adorable and so cozy. The sites are nice and distanced from each other, bathrooms were in great shape and it was pet friendly."
"We stayed in a tent cabin at the Huckleberry campground which was nicer than we thought it would be. It had just the right amount of space for my wife and I, our two daughters and all our gear."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 / night
"It's a good distance from the bathroom and water (which is really a good thing). Very private compared to some of the other sites, although it's a little more exposed to cooler breezes than some. "
"most West part of it) You check in with the ranger, get your camping permit, then park at the trailhead, and the campsite awaits...Super spacious, gorgeous views, and really nice people await your arrival"
TravelerHenry in the office is amazing. Bathrooms are clean. laundry room very large and has many washers and dryers. Subway close walk, MUNI is at the park entrance. A gas station and Grocery store are both across the street.
ScoutHas hot showers & laundry room! A 5 min walk to the ocean as well. Super peaceful
TravelerHad a late check in after scheduling in the same day, but the staff were so welcoming and helpful over the phone! The campsite is so clean you could walk around barefoot. the scenery is so beautiful with sheep, cattle, mountains and a stream surrounding/on the property. Would definitely recommend
GuideWe stayed at Francis Beach Campground, we snagged a spot the week of since they release a few throughout the week. I’m so glad they do that for locals!
Campground is well maintained, there was an individual picking through the trash though so we made sure to lock up some stuff.
Sites are easy to get in and out of, pretty spacious. The middle sites aren’t too great, but the ones bordering the beach and the bike trail are very nice. We loved our spot, we had a trail right behind our trailer onto the beach!
Dump station is $10. Fresh water smelled a bit off, but we filled up and just used it for washing up.
GuideWe have stayed here a few times. I have a sister that lives here and this place is only about 3 miles from us! $80 for a back in space.
TravelerStayed one night at site 5 over the Fourth of July weekend. Great site at the top of the hill. It's a good distance from the bathroom and water (which is really a good thing). Very private compared to some of the other sites, although it's a little more exposed to cooler breezes than some. I used Sky as the intermediary camp between Glen and Coast. The fog rolled in the morning I packed up, and my tent was soaked. Careful if you have a single wall tent :)
Rabbits, quail, and deer seen around the campsite
LegendGeneral: 52 RV/tent sites, four walk-in oceanfront tent sites, and a hiker/biker camp. 28 sites have electric hookups. No sewer (there is a dump station) and shared water spigots.
Site Quality: Sites are paved with room for an additional vehicle and are level. Some sites have decent spacing between them, but others have no privacy/separation (the internal sites with electric have less privacy). IMO, sites 48 and 16 are the best sites.
Bath/shower: Two bathhouses each with all-in-one toilet/sink combos. They could use a little TLC. Showers are standard CA state park requiring tokens to use. Did not use them.
Activities/Amenities: There are three trails for easy ocean access. Beach is long and ok for walking, but in the springtime, the beach is littered with “blue sailfish”. Dogs are not allowed. Walking north is better than south. The 7.5-mile Half Moon Bay Coastal multi-use trail is easily accessible from the campground. Little Free Library. There is a host on site who sells firewood for $15 from 4:30-9:30 pm daily.
There are not many camping options in this area, and the campground was fully booked during the week in mid-May. We had to make reservations several months in advance and could only get two nights, and we had to move sites. Four stars due to the lack of privacy between many of the sites.
GuideI loved my stay here! I had a lot of tasks and couldn't have asked for a better place to accomplish them. I particularly appreciated the close coastal access, the birds and the clean, comfortable surroundings. Staff was welcoming and friendly throughout my stay. Highly recommend this gem!
LegendGeneral: Many different options: pull-thru and back-in FHU sites, tent sites, bungalows, tent bungalows, cabins, and a lodge. Note that in early 2025, ownership changed and it is no longer a KOA.
Site Quality: As would be expected in an RV park, the sites are very close together with little to no foliage to separate them. The sites in the Eucalyptus loop where we were had back-in sites, with a paved driveway, and are level. The sites have a picnic table, a fire ring, and wood-fenced platforms. What is confusing is that the platforms and tables are not always directly behind the site. They are labeled with the site number, but again, they are close together, and if the campground is crowded, there is no privacy. Bath/Shower: There are two bathhouses for the RV sites. Each gender has one shower, three toilets, and two sinks with soap and paper towels. They were immaculate. I was lucky not to have to wait for a shower, but if full, I heard there are waits.
Activities/Amenities: There is a spa on site, but we did not check it out (not sure if you need to be a lodge guest to use). Other amenities include a restaurant (which was fantastic), general store, sauna, meeting space, playground, giant Jenga and chess board, and community fire pits. You can rent bikes, golf carts, and dune buggies. On weekends and in season, there are other activities and a bar cart that makes the rounds.
This is not our preferred type of camping, and it is expensive, but we enjoyed time here as we met family for a couple of days.
Cabins and tent sites near Daly City provide coastal access at temperatures that rarely climb above 65°F during summer months. The weather pattern creates morning fog and afternoon clearings that affect camping conditions year-round, with a 30-60 minute average driving time from Daly City to most campgrounds. Winter camping often sees nighttime temperatures drop into the 40s, requiring proper bedding even in glamping accommodations.
Hike to hidden beaches: At Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground, trails connect to miles of sandy shoreline. "Beautiful walk in site (about 200 feet from car). other sites were crowded (more of a parking lot) but amazing location with access to beach," writes Theresa N.
Wildlife spotting along coastal trails: Olema Campground offers access to Point Reyes National Seashore where visitors regularly spot deer, seals and shorebirds. "We nestled our Sprinter between to large pine trees and took the dog for a walk. Then headed down the road for our first dinner indoors since February!" notes Maureen F.
Explore Marin Headlands: At Bicentennial Campground, you'll find three tent sites with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. "Short hike down service road from car to sites (~200'). Port-a-potty was serviced/clean. At the parking/picnic site at top of road there's a regular toilet," reports Nicole.
Visit hot springs: Seasonal tidal conditions create natural hot springs near some coastal sites. At Steep Ravine Campground, "I've seen deer in the seaside vernal pools, wild miniature ocean bunnies boxing in the morning sunshine, and a great white shark off the cliffs one fine day... and we didn't even get into the mermaid hot springs gracing the beaches during super low tides!" shares Nikata L.
Ocean proximity: Sites at Steep Ravine Campground perch directly above the Pacific. "Georgeous spot to pitch your tent on the ocean cliffs. Unique and wonderful place to camp. Lots of space between you and other campers. Wear layers of clothing. Can't beat the view!" reports Kelly S.
Urban escape: Rob Hill Campground offers rare in-city glamping near Daly City with surprising seclusion. "Looked like there was easily room for at least a dozen small tents at each of the sites and nice restrooms accessible via combination punch pad," writes Elliott B.
Redwood groves: Samuel P. Taylor State Park provides old-growth forest camping. "Lovely site in redwoods. Sites are close, but have some privacy. Stream is accessible shallow. Beautiful trees," notes gabriel F.
Shower facilities: Many campgrounds in the area provide hot showers, essential for longer stays. "Bathrooms and showers on site. We stayed in a spot without hookups and it was $35 per night. Gate staff was friendly and helpful," reports Michell C. at Half Moon Bay State Beach.
Reservation challenges: Steep Ravine cabins and coastal sites book months in advance. "This is the number one most difficult to reserve spot in all of California (and therefore presumably all of America)?! You need to be ready to click 'reserve' on the website at no less than 5 minutes before the window opens for your dates of interest," advises Adam.
Mice issues in cabins: Prepare accordingly if staying in rustic structures. "Mice. There were several brand new mouse traps provided at the entrance to my cabin. You'll need them. In two days, I caught three and actually had to buy more traps," warns Adam about the Steep Ravine cabins.
Weather variability: Coastal fog can make glamping near Daly City unexpectedly cold. "Bring layers of functional clothes since the weather on the coast of the SF bay can be anything from roasting to foggy frigid cold during the day and night year round. Don't just look at weather online and go," cautions Patrick O.
Limited facilities: Some sites lack amenities. "Only 3 tent sites available, You have to reserve ahead of time, No drive in access, unloading our staff was very big work," reports Jasim at Bicentennial Campground.
Kid-friendly activities: San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA offers organized recreation for children. "Playgrounds, swimming pool, lots of space to run and scream. We stay when visiting the area and endure the screaming kids. The kids do have fun, I give them that," shares Linda A.
Noise considerations: Samuel P. Taylor State Park can get crowded during peak times. "Because of the holiday and the proximity to Oakland/San Fran, the campground was in FULL EFFECT with a gang of variant families camp site hopping," explains Kathleen C.
Creek access: Several campgrounds offer shallow water play areas for children. "The stream is accessible shallow. Beautiful trees," notes gabriel F. about Samuel P. Taylor State Park.
Site selection strategy: For more privacy with families, choose strategically. "Sites 47-44 had no one across the way, more private, set back... if I returned I would snag site 44. Just trust me on this," recommends Kathleen C.
Limited hookup availability: At Half Moon Bay State Beach, "Limited electrical hookups" are available according to Jill F., so arrive early or reserve sites with utilities well in advance.
Tight spaces: Many RV campgrounds have narrow sites. At Treasure Island MH and RV Park, "Spaces for rvs are unpaved and additional cars are on cement. Hookups are pretty fast away and needed my sewer extention. There are full time residents along with short term. If you have slide outs, careful to not hit your neighbor!" warns C. W.
Road access challenges: Larger rigs face difficulties navigating to some coastal sites. "It's a classic, twisty ride on Highway 1 to get to the entrance, and then another steep, curvy ride down to the campground. Campers sensitive to motion sickness or vertigo be warned," advises Adam about accessing Steep Ravine.
Convenience versus natural setting: RVers must balance hookup needs with experience. "This has it all. Beautiful beach walking distance from campground. 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," explains Carina B. about Half Moon Bay.
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