Best RV Parks near Gilroy, CA

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Best RV Sites Near Gilroy, CA (90)

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    1. Santa Cruz Ranch Campground

    4 Reviews
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    Nestled in the trees just minutes from Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, our resort serves your RV vacation needs. Since the days of California's first inhabitants, Scotts Valley has been a popular place to stay. On Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort are many Indian Grinding Rocks that were once used to grind acorns next to Carbonero Creek, which winds its way past our RV park. Santa Cruz is well-known for watersports such as sailing, diving, swimming, paddling, and surfing get active during your Santa Cruz RV camping vacation! It is the home of O'Neill Wetsuits, Santa Cruz Surfboards, Santa Cruz Skateboards, and Santa Cruz Bicycles. While enjoying Santa Cruz RV camping , turn up the fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - California's oldest amusement park. An easy trip from Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort, you'll have great ocean views from the 1924 Giant Dipper roller coaster and 1911 Carousel together a National Historic Landmark. Santa Cruz RV camping in a well-known area for watersports Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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    2. Thousand Trails Morgan Hill

    7 Reviews
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    110 Saves

    Morgan Hill RV Camping , a Thousand Trails RV campground in California , offers all of the famous views and vineyards that draw visitors year after year. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the southern end of the Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County), this 66-acre RV campground preserve is a perfect home base in California for touring many of the popular attractions and destinations in the Central Coast. More than 20 wineries and vineyards inhabit the local area, and there is a train depot only six miles from Morgan Hill and the RV camping preserve. Additionally, Uvas Creek flows through the campground, offering scenic views. At Morgan HIll RV Camping , you'll find plenty to do on-site as well as have access to nearby hiking trails and fishing areas that connect to our RV campground in California. Scenic RV Campground in California Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Morgan Hill RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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    3. Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort

    18 Reviews
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    293 Saves

    Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort is nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Situated on the beautiful San Lorenzo River, and backed by Henry Cowell State Park, our clean and well maintained RV Park and campground offers guests a year-round, family-oriented, place to relax. Or a comfortable base camp for your outdoor adventure. We welcome families, groups, and RV clubs of most sizes. Experience the richness of Santa Cruz County where a hiking journey begins in an old-growth redwood forest, winds past graceful waterfalls, and ends on a pristine beach. Great outdoor fun awaits you with hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bike riding. All RV sites come equipped with full hookups (electric, water, & sewer) and cable TV. There's also a spacious clubhouse on-site, clean bathrooms, hot showers, and much more.

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      4. The Garlic Farm RV Park

      1 Review
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      5. Monterey Pines RV Park - Military

      8 Reviews
      11 Photos
      63 Saves
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      6. Thousand Trails San Benito

      12 Reviews
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      55 Saves

      Monterey Bay RV campground and preserve is nestled in rolling hills about 14 miles south of Hollister, California. The climate is tempered by the ocean, which is only 50 miles to the west, and wildlife is abundant throughout the area. San Benito RV Resort 's modern facilities ensure convenience and comfort. The on-site live entertainment and planned activities keep things interesting. When it's time to explore the area, there are many natural attractions and activities around San Benito RV Resort , such as the Pinnacles National Monument, fresh and salt-water fishing, and golf courses. Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium during your time at Thousand Trails' Monterey Bay RV campground. It's an experience that won't be forgotten! See wildlife & natural attractions from a Monterey Bay RV campground Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at San Benito RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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      7. Cotillion Gardens RV Park

      13 Reviews
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      73 Saves

      Welcome to Cotillion Gardens RV Park. Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, right next to Henry Cowell Redwood State Park, our secret little garden is hidden amongst the massive redwood trees and waiting for your arrival.

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      8. Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park

      4 Reviews
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      28 Saves
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      9. Marina Dunes RV Park

      9 Reviews
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      10. Casa de Fruta RV Orchard Resort

      3 Reviews
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    Recent RV Reviews In Gilroy

    711 Reviews of 90 Gilroy Campgrounds


    • Günter S.
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      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!

    • UThe Dyrt PRO User
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      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.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 8, 2024

      Salinas-Monterey KOA

      Parking lot with a pool

      Pretty basic place. Level, noisy highway. Very friendly staff clean. I enjoy more of the outdoors so not really my cup of tea. Very narrow spaces.

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 30, 2024

      New Brighton State Beach

      Love it here

      There are a ton of reviews for this place already so I will try to keep it short and only add info that I didn't see mentioned in previous reviews.

      Showers are $0.25 per min ($0.50 min to start).  You don't get to adjust water temp, but it was pleasantly hot. Showers are non-gendered and individual.

      Dump station is no longer free; all California State Parks are charging $10 to dump now, even for campers.  You pay at the dump site with a credit card. There are 4 dump holes and a potable water fill as well.

      We love staying here as it's so convenient to Capitola. We were able to park our RV in Capitola and walk to the shops. We got last minute reservations (it's really hard to book a site here in the summer), but had to move sites in between days, and so we used that 2 hour block between noon checkout and 2pm checkin to drive the RV to Capitola. It seemed like it would have been too much of a hassle to try and get to move to the new spot before checkin, so this worked out fine.

      We love all the state parks along the beach in California, and I'm sure we'll be back at some point.

    • CJ S.
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      Sep. 8, 2024

      Enchanted Forest Mountain Redwood Retreat

      Not great for the price

      The pictures here are very deceiving. Driving in, the first 4 campsites are occupied by broken down trailers, an overturned couch and broken BBQ pits. We stayed in site #6 which was probably one of the best sites. Great shade and car was able to be parked nearby (you walk down non-maintained "stairs" with rotted tree branches as the steps).  

      Overall, I had high hopes based on the description here especially reading: "Our onsite staff will go around and enforce the rules." but this is clearly a non-maintained campground that was probably very nice 45 years ago. No hiking trails are maintained, the bathrooms are "rustic" which is fine--nice to have running water when you've got little ones to clean. But the floors were rotted and I was afraid we'd step through the floorboards. 

      If you are a true car camper who can lock your doors at night, this is probably the spot for you. Running water, showers and washing machine. If you are a tent camper with small kids like me, this is not where you want to stay. I'm disappointed I paid the price I did to stay here, I'd pay $25/night because this is essentially a parking space in a poorly maintained campground.

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      Aug. 30, 2024

      Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

      The Pinnacles are Other-Worldly - this is your launchpad

      I didn’t enjoy this campground for years — I’d always drive home, to my cooler coastal home. It is WICKED hot in the summer. But one time, I joined my daughter, who did have a summer reservation, and I changed my mind! They have a pool! The kids are thrilled! There are beautiful tucked away campsites in the shade, by a creek. Really enjoyed cooking in the evenings outside and settling in. By day, of course, the trails are wild, like a moonscape. In spring, it’s a wildflower fantasia. 

      I was selfishly a little sad when Pinnacles became a national monument, instead of a regional secret. But I’m so glad they got the money, they deserve it! Note: I discovered it because my kids were in rock climbing classes in town, and “this” was the field trip. So exciting to see their first climbing and bouldering outside.

    • Jason M.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Aug. 25, 2024

      Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park

      Great Layover

      We had a quick three-day trip here to visit family. The pool is small, yet well-kept and we had it to ourselves every time we went each day. The park was perfect for the kids biking around through the short- and long-term areas.

    • Elisha E.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Aug. 9, 2024

      Seacliff Center Trailer Park

      Amazing people, amazing location

      After weeks on the road, we were so grateful to find a last minute spot a short, beautiful, and whimsical walk away from the beach!!! The campground itself is simple but full of good vibes with FREE showers and ice cream two minute stroll away!

    • Michael O.
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      Aug. 2, 2024

      Saddle Mountain Ranch

      In between camping and glamping, but somehow neither

      So, if you’re looking to be in nature and have a proper camping experience, this ain’t it. If you want a resort style vacation, this isn’t it either… yet somehow it’s a little of both. I wouldn’t recommend tent camping because you’re literally right next to your neighbor camping and isn’t really in the “woods”. Suggest you get a delux tent which includes a bed, fire pit and bbq. That’s why I’ve rated it high because it’s what I needed for one night. Plus the pull and games (corn hill, ping pong) are nice additions. Just know what you’re in for.

    • Vincent B.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jul. 23, 2024

      New Brighton State Beach

      Good spot with availability

      Despite the website showing every site booked, we drove in about 4 pm to a decent number of sites. Entry ranger was available pretty late. Site was $35 I believe, and has paid showers and restrooms. Site had a fire pit, paved parking for a larger vehicle, table and decent amount of shade. Lots of families and lots of kids. Cool weather along the beach, can't ask for much more.

    • Chris N.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jul. 21, 2024

      Veteran's Memorial Park Campground

      Affordable Monterey/Carmel Access

      I have family in Monterey, but can't see paying the higher prices for a hotel or home rental when I visit. This location gives you complete access to the beautiful surrounding area at a price that doesn't hurt. Showers, restrooms, tables and fire rings make it really sweet for the family on a light camping adventure. I dry camp a lot, and having the amenities is worth the fees they're asking. Your best bet to get a site is to show up a day or two early, if you can, due to a first come first serve policy for sites. The early bird gets the worm. No reservations can be made.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Jul. 9, 2024

      Enchanted Forest Mountain Redwood Retreat

      This was an excellent getaway

      Booked this as a last minute escape from the heat where I live and it didn’t disappoint. Towering Coastal Redwoods provide for tons of shade and really nice campsites. Definitely a dry time of year but there were still some beautiful wildflowers to be seen. There’s a lovely easy trail that takes you to a stream along a mostly shaded path. I imagine that during the spring you’ll get a greater runoff but it was still really nice. Saturday was pretty bust with campers but Sunday was almost all vacant so it felt like I had the whole place to myself and the wildlife showed up. The hosts were communicative and descriptions and directions were great. Zero cell service with Verizon but it was nice to just unplug. I would definitely recommend this one. Happy camping!

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 30, 2024

      Pinto Lake City Park

      Small City Park... Good Option for short and/or Longer Stays

      Small city park with RV Parking on grass between lake and baseball fields.  Sites almost level; however, might need to use a few blocks.  Park was busy with locals using pavilions for birthday and other parties when we visited on a Saturday in June.  Adjacent baseball field was busy on Sunday morning with little league game and parking lot was full.  Cars were being parked in unused RV spots.  Many people were fishing from the shoreline.  Many Candian geese (with poop) were in the dock area and alone the shoreline.  Some ducks made themselves at home in the shade under our RV.  Temperature was considerably cooler versus the very hot temps only a few miles further inland.  Nice that each site has electric / water / sewer hook-ups.  Two rest rooms (one by lake and one by baseball field) were a little dirty due to heavy use.  Unfortunate there are no showers and that you can only walk around perhaps 10% of the lake shoreline.  Quiet at night as they lock the park gate... they give you an access card ($25 deposit req'd) if you need to leave and return after gate is locked at night.  Called and requested my $25 credit after refund was not automatically received a few days later.  Credit was immediately made.  A good option especially if parks along the coast are booked and you want reasonably cool temperatures.  Would stay again.

    • dThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 19, 2024

      Mercey Hot Springs

      Amazing Place

      I Van Camped at Mercey Hot Springs for 5 days. When I arrived the nights were hot so I decided to take an AC Cabin #10 where I could park right next to the cabin and slept comfortably. I moved to a RV camp site #5 when the temps at night were a more comfortable mid 60s. I love that the hot tubs are available all night long. It allows for long soaks while star gazing. The therapeutic water is magical some of the best I have found. As soon as you enter the pool or hot tubs you feel the smooth water on your skin. The hot tubs are all oversized privet bath tubs that you fill with mineral water of your desired temperature. This is a completely off the grid resorts that has good energy and tranquil atmosphere. It is very clean with clean bath rooms and showers. When I was there in June 2024 they did not have the restaurant open yet but one looks like it is in the near future. They do have snacks, cold drinks, coffee, ice cream and Ice in the front office for purchase. I took the short hike up the hill to see the solar array, while up there I discovered a most amazing triple Labyrinth circle walk that was very mindful experience. I have never seen such a neat labyrinth as this. Truly an amazing stay, I will be back.

    • Michelle W.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 17, 2024

      Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

      So many animals and birds

      I had a big spot and no neighbors my entire half of the campground on a Monday night in June. I was under 2 big oaks that were buzzing with bird activity.
      The bathrooms were clean and I had water on my site. I had some AT&T service.

    • Jose J.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Monterey Pines RV Park - Military
      Jun. 14, 2024

      Monterey Pines RV Park - Military

      Beautiful RV Park and golf course

      Campground is for active duty, retired military and DoD Civilians. Pretty quiet with the exception of the Monterey Regional Airport next to it and even then it wasn’t very noticeable. The golf course next to it is beautiful so bring your sticks or rent them from the clubhouse. One of the more affordable courses to play in the area. Our site was level left to right but we did have to jack the front of the trailer up higher than usual. Clean restrooms and bath house. FREE LAUNDRY FACILITIES TOO. Definitely want to go back but for a longer stay.



    Guide to Gilroy

    Camping near Gilroy, California, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

    What to do:

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Mount Madonna County Park said, "The VERY cleanest restrooms, with the added convenience of hand soap!!"
    • Privacy: Campers enjoy the privacy of the sites at New Brighton State Beach Campground. A visitor mentioned, "Spot 64 was humongous and extremely private."
    • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Families love the amenities at Big Sur Campground & Cabins. One camper said, "The playground was well maintained and modern."

    What you should know:

    • Heat in Summer: If you're planning to camp at Pinnacles Campground, be prepared for extreme heat. One reviewer warned, "It is WICKED hot in the summer."
    • Limited Reservations: Many campgrounds, like California Veterans Memorial Park Campground, operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A visitor advised, "Your best bet to get a site is to show up a day or two early."
    • Wildlife Caution: At Anthony Chabot Regional Park, be aware of yellow jackets. One camper shared, "We reported the experience to the attendant... the park is looking for a solution."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Big Sur Campground & Cabins. A camper noted, "If you have little ones they’ll have fun on the playground."
    • Plan for Bugs: Be prepared for insects, especially in warmer months. One family at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground mentioned, "There is so much poison oak - everywhere."
    • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand is a must. A visitor at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground shared, "We were able to take a closeup look at them... they were beautiful birds with big eyes spotting tiny bits of crumbs."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site dimensions. A reviewer at Mount Madonna County Park said, "The RV sites have both water and electric hookups which was great!"
    • Dump Station Availability: Know where the nearest dump station is located. One camper at Anthony Chabot Regional Park mentioned, "The dump station was in good working order."
    • Be Mindful of Shade: Many campgrounds have large trees that provide shade but can also block sunlight for solar panels. A visitor at Big Sur Campground & Cabins noted, "The campground doesn’t see a lot of sunlight, due to the large trees shading most of the area."

    Camping around Gilroy offers a variety of experiences, from family-friendly spots to serene getaways. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Gilroy, CA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Gilroy, CA is Santa Cruz Ranch Campground with a 3.3-star rating from 4 reviews.

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