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This is a great camp ground. Plenty of activities. Showers are clean, laundry room takes tap pay.
Glamping near Morgan Hill, CA
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Mount Madonna County Park and Thousand Trails Morgan Hill house comfortable glamping accommodations within easy reach of Silicon Valley. These properties offer glamping in yurts and canvas tents with amenities far beyond basic camping. Mount Madonna's yurts provide a rustic-luxury experience nestled among redwoods, while Thousand Trails features upgraded glamping tents with real beds and electricity. Both locations include access to modern restrooms with hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings for evening gatherings. The sites offer convenient access to drinking water, clean facilities, and centralized trash disposal. Some accommodations include electricity, while all provide a more comfortable alternative to traditional tent camping. According to a camper, "Their pool is huge and very well kept. There is multiple lodges and a recreation center so plenty to do. Nice spot to bring the family."
Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout these glamping destinations, with several reviewers noting sightings of wild pigs, deer, and turkeys. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding hills and canyons, offering scenic views and waterfall exploration, particularly at nearby Uvas Canyon County Park. Morgan Hill's location puts glampers within 20 minutes of Gilroy's shopping outlets and within an hour of Santa Cruz beaches. As one visitor noted, "We liked the surrounding area and gorgeous rolling hills," making this area ideal for both outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation. The climate remains pleasant for glamping much of the year, though evenings can cool significantly, making the solid-walled yurts particularly appealing during spring and fall. Most glamping sites require reservations, with peak season running from late spring through early fall.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Morgan Hill (22)
1. Mount Madonna County Park
"Nice area ,lots of trails into redwoods and cedar trees, campsites were very roomy and flatish. Water was available, bathroom was clean.Nice place to get away from the heat."
"There's something for everyone here, RVers, tenters, and those who want to rent tent cabins. There are plenty of trails to hike, as well as equestrian trails. No bikes on trails though."
2. Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
"The lake is closed to any and all water-craft because the water level is too low. It is very clean and well maintained for the most part. Cell phone service for Xfinity/Verizon is spotty at best."
"Campsites are along the beautiful Coyote lake. The lakeside sites are mostly shaded as are the sites along the road. Sites 43, 44 and 45 would be the most secluded."
from $34 / night
Check Availability3. Thousand Trails Morgan Hill
"There for a sports event in Morgan hill. Got propane filled, nice staff. No full hookups but dump station was convenient. Lots of nice activities going on."
"New showers, nice drive thru spots, friendly people. Lots to do in the camp ground and around Morgan hill/ Gilroy area. This is my go to spot when working in the area."
4. Uvas Canyon County Park
"A nice small campground nestled in the eastern side of Santa Cruz Mountains, west of Morgan Hill, easily accessible off of Highway 101."
"This is a great spot for people looking to get away and camp but not trying to drive for 3-4 hours to do so."
from $34 / night
Check Availability5. Sunset State Beach
"Clean bathrooms with running water. Very very very safe. Lots of families but again, super safe and beautiful"
"Close to the beach, hot showers, fire pits"
6. Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
"A short drive to Santa Cruz and Monterey. They have a heated pool, laundry facilities and on site store. There are however some large raccoons so use caution with your trash."
"General: So many options, including full hookup back-in or pull-thru sites, sites with just w/e, pet sites, nine different types of cabins, and tent sites."
7. Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park
"For starters, the staff is wonderful. So friendly."
"It is just off Highway 101 but the noise is not distracting. Mostly the park is concrete with little patches of beautiful landscaping. Campers are pretty close, but quiet and privacy rule."
8. Sanborn County Park
"RVs are pretty close to each other, but not too invasive. Restrooms and showers are clean and in a very decent condition. Each site has a table and a charcoal ."
"This is a nice camping away from the car experience. It's a short walk up a paved path from the parking to the campsites."
from $33 / night
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"All camping spots are adjacent to the 'boardwalk' beach path and the beach. Yes, your rig is within 20' of the beach at all campsites."
10. Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED
"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."
from $35 / night
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Drive Time
- 13 min from San Jose, CA
- 33 min from Salinas, CA
- 40 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 1 hr 34 min from Modesto, CA
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Glamping Reviews near Morgan Hill, CA
273 Reviews of 22 Morgan Hill Campgrounds
- jjacqueline P.
ScoutPelican Point RV Park
Has hot showers & laundry room! A 5 min walk to the ocean as well. Super peaceful
- DDoug O.Traveler
Marina Dunes RV Park
Our favorite place. We have stayed here 14 times. Always clean.
Tim P.TravelerThousand Trails Morgan Hill
Great Campground
I liked this Thousand Trails resort because it’s more like camping. The staff is amazing. The facilities are great amazing big pool. The only problem I had is they didn’t have any sewage hook up, but I have a tote so it wasn’t that big of a deal.
- TTom H.
GuideSanta Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
Great place for kids, lots to do.
Koa’s in this area are typically expensive and this is no exception. But, for families it may be worth it. Playground, jumping, bouncing area, dog yard. Lots to do. It has good shower facilities, bathrooms are clean. For retirees and older folks, it may not be worth it. Not much room between sites and lots of kids for the nervous folks. My site (35) was electric and water only with a dry creek behind us. My only beef (and it was not only with the campground, but with irresponsible dog owners) was the piles of poop I had to pick up before I could safely walk around. Come on people! If you own a dog, please take care of them and pick up after them. Otherwise, the location was convenient, the place was clean (exception noted) and I will likely return.
Lee D.
LegendSanta Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
Many options for families
General: So many options, including full hookup back-in or pull-thru sites, sites with just w/e, pet sites, nine different types of cabins, and tent sites. Some sites are paved and some are gravel.
Bath/Shower: The one closest to our site had a women's and men's restroom, and the showers are individual units but shared for both genders. I expected a more upscale shower (it was ok but a little tight, skimpy on hooks and no bench).
Activities/Amenities: So many amenities including a pool and hot tub, playground, jump pad, climbing “palms”, rec center with bike rentals and concessions, and a train (I’ve probably missed a few). Laundry is available on site (operated via an app and your phone).
Although this is not our preferred type of camping, after five nights in California State parks with limited amenities, we stayed here for hot showers, laundry, and full hookups for van maintenance. This was a typical KOA in many ways, but one thing that was different was that we had to wear wristbands, and there was a gate to enter and leave. While it should have made us feel safe, I wondered why there were extra security features.
- KKimberly W.Guide
Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Campground
Outstanding coastal access and amenities!
I 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!
- WWilliam G.Scout
Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park
Exceedingly Ok
All spots on the perimeter are full timers. VERY cluttered campsites all around you makes the park feel claustrophobic.
If that wasn’t enough the daily/weekly spots on the interior are right on top of each other. Expect your neighbor’s sewer connection to be right next to your stairs when you come out of your unit.
Never saw or interacted with any employees, the only interaction was an email with my spot number. Not a positive or negative, just a note. Daily/weekly campers seemed nice, however received dirty looks from pretty much every full timer just walking the dog or driving to/from my unit. I like to wave at folks as I go by, I guess they don’t like that.
Speaking of walking the dog, there’s a large grass area on the west side with big signs that say no pets. The only spot of grass I could find that wasn’t “forbidden for dogs” is a small patch between the entrance/exit lanes to the park, no fence and watch for vehicles coming and going.
Overall this place is probably fine to drop anchor for the night, we stayed a weekend to enjoy Gilroy Gardens and will definitely find somewhere else to go next time.
- Lee D.Legend
Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Campground
Luxury coastal camping
General: 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.
Guide to Morgan Hill
Glamping near Morgan Hill offers an ideal central hub for outdoor recreation within a moderate climate zone that maintains 60-80°F daytime temperatures through much of spring and fall. The eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains create distinct microclimates, with higher elevation sites often 10-15°F cooler than valley floor locations. The region's Mediterranean climate pattern means summer camping typically stays dry, though coastal fog can penetrate inland to some sites, particularly during morning hours.
What to do
Waterfall exploration: 6-mile loop trail at Uvas Canyon County Park offers multiple small cascades throughout the year. A visitor noted, "Short hikes along the Uvas Creek and Swanson creek are right next to the campground. Trails are narrow and steep at some places but mostly shaded. Small waterfalls are the highlights of the trail."
Wildlife observation: dawn and dusk viewing at Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park provides opportunities to see native species. "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," shares one camper, while another mentioned, "Beautiful view of the preserve with wild pigs off in the brush and the call of turkeys in the a.m. a nice refresh from the city."
Biking: paved roads for kids at Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday allows families to cycle safely. "Paved roads for bikes, huge playground, nice store, warm pool. It's perfect for families," reports a visitor. The campground offers numerous on-site activities beyond cycling, making it suitable for multi-day stays.
What campers like
Clean facilities: consistently maintained bathrooms at Mount Madonna County Park earn high marks from visitors. "Absolutely soo clean and a great place to camp without having to travel so far. Bathrooms are constantly cleaned and showers are free and clean," according to one camper. Another noted, "Like everything else in this campground, they were clean and well maintained."
Natural shade coverage: redwood protection provides relief during hot months. A visitor to Mount Madonna stated, "This is a great campground for hot weather (if you can get a site). Almost all the sites were fully shaded by the big redwoods." This natural canopy creates significantly cooler camping conditions compared to open sites.
Proximity to supplies: convenient access to stores reduces advance planning stress. At Thousand Trails Morgan Hill, one camper appreciated that they were "Close to local wine tastings and even had Safeway close enough for grocery delivery." Another noted the location is "about 20 min to town and county parks."
What you should know
Campsite spacing varies widely: Some locations pack sites closely together. At Sunset State Beach, a camper observed, "I'd say every place I've ever stayed on the beach is lacking in privacy... There are some more private-ish spots to be found here. I like to have space and at least shrub lined sites that separate you from the other campers."
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