Best Tent Camping near Moss Beach, CA

Join the fun near Moss Beach. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Moss Beach camping trip.

Best Tent Sites Near Moss Beach, California (41)

    1. Half Moon Bay RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Half Moon Bay, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 726-7275

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Ben Ries Campground — Butano State Park - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    18 Reviews
    Pescadero, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 879-2040

    $35 / night

    "It is a smaller park than many of the other redwoods parks in Northern California, so it was very nice and peaceful. Butano is a bit off the beaten path to get to, but so worth it."

    "The campsite has car camping and walk-in sites. I had sites 5 and 6. The map for the campground is deceiving as they looked close together and connected but they were separate."

    3. Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

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

    $25 - $100 / night

    "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."

    "And charcoal grills outside each cabin. A couple general use picnic tables scattered about. So those are the basics you can read anywhere."

    4. Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park

    9 Reviews
    Tiburon, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 435-5390

    $30 / night

    "Angel Island is a unique backpacking experience, one I'd gladly do again."

    "Angel Island is a California State Park, but it's surprising how many visitors do not know of the 10 campsites scattered around the island!"

    5. Bicentennial Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Sausalito, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 331-1540

    $25 / night

    "this is an excellent primitive campground with 3 sites."

    "3 sites, very close to each other/nothing separating them. Sites were clean."

    6. Rob Hill Campground

    4 Reviews
    Sausalito, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 561-5083

    $92 - $140 / night

    "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."

    "Pitch tent on wood chips. Level. Fire pits, water. Nice and close, yet feels a ways away. Accessible to many trails."

    7. Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

    14 Reviews
    Stinson Beach, CA
    27 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.  "

    "The sites are nice size and level but the downside is they are pretty close together and right next to the parking area so there isn't much privacy."

    8. Haypress Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Muir Beach, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 331-1540

    $25 - $75 / night

    "Theses are limited  (5) hike in tent sites.  Not far in - less than a mile.  You are on your own here. Bring your own water.  No fires."

    "A hike-in campground in Tennessee Valley, a short 20 minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge and the hustle and bustle of the City.  My family of three stayed here for one night in mid March.  "

    9. Towle Campground

    1 Review
    Los Altos Hills, CA
    21 miles
    Website

    $40 / night

    10. Castle Rock Trail Camp — Castle Rock State Park

    8 Reviews
    Saratoga, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 867-2952

    $8 / night

    "I liked the trees, picnic tables, and fire rings at the sites. The sites were spaced nicely to allow for privacy. Frog Flat seemed a bit more secluded than the main camp."

    "This is sweet hike in trail camp.  We have used it for two purposes. "

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Tent Camping Reviews near Moss Beach, CA

543 Reviews of 41 Moss Beach Campgrounds



Guide to Moss Beach

Tent camping near Moss Beach, California, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the stunning coastal scenery and lush redwood forests.

Some prices for tent camping range from $25 to $125

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Engage in local activities

  • Hiking enthusiasts will love the trails at Ben Ries Campground — Butano State Park, which feature scenic routes through redwood forests and along creeks.
  • The Black Mountain Backpacking Camp is ideal for beginner backpackers looking to explore the surrounding mountains with easy access to multiple trails.
  • For a unique camping experience, consider the Towle Campground, where you can enjoy picnicking and hiking in the Palo Alto Foothills Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Moss Beach, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Moss Beach, CA is Half Moon Bay RV Park with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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