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Las Trampas Regional Wilderness permits horseback riding on its extensive trail network, though no dedicated equestrian camping facilities exist directly at the park. Horses are allowed on most trails throughout the 5,778-acre wilderness area, with several wide fire roads suitable for riding. The park features a mix of oak woodland and open grassland terrain ideal for day rides. Horse owners must bring their own water as no horse-specific water sources are available on site. Camping is permitted for both tent and RV users, with some sites accessible by hike-in or walk-in methods. The regional wilderness contains no horse corrals or stalls, requiring riders to plan accordingly for restraining their animals.
Trail connectivity extends throughout the Las Trampas Ridge with elevation changes providing both challenging and moderate riding routes. The park connects to larger Bay Area trail systems allowing for extended riding opportunities. Horseback riders should be aware of narrow passages on some trails and prepare for steep terrain in sections. Trailer parking is available at the main staging areas, though space can be limited during busy weekends. Seasonal conditions affect trail quality, with some becoming muddy during winter months. Signs clearly mark which trails allow equestrian use. While camping with horses requires additional planning due to limited equestrian-specific facilities, the extensive trail system makes Las Trampas a valuable destination for day rides near Muir Beach.
"in an open meadow on a bluff overlooking the ocean with a short walk to the beach and a 3.2 kilometer (2.0 miles) round-trip walk to [Alamere Falls](https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/alamere_falls.htm"
"Really great site right next to the water and beach. The hike in is pretty easy and beautiful. We had fun making a fire on the beach at night. It's pretty windy, so be prepared."
"West Marin offers an incredibly picturesque location to explore, and Coast Camp is about as good as it gets."
"The beach offers tidepools close by as well as a great place for beach fire (permit needed). There are two routes to hike in."
from $30 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Anthony Chabot Campgrounds sits high up on the Castro Valley Hills overlooking Lake Chabot. There are several awesome hiking trails going down to the lake as well as some equestrian trails."
"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"
from $25 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Tilden is great for anyone looking for a close park right outside of the Berkeley/San Fran area. It is a rather large park area that overlooks Berkeley."
"Tilden offers a lake in the middle to swim in and fish. The campsites have lots of fire pits. The weather is always great too!"
from $75 - $120 / night
Check Availability"This location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome."
"We only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants"
"This campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground."
"There are also equestrian trails, so you can book a horseback ride from a local ranch as well!!"
from $45 / night
Check Availability"The 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail, part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, traverses"
from $15 / night
Check Availability"We just stayed here for 2 nights, great location very close to Calistoga and not to far from Saint Helena! Next time i would love to try out a cabin or yurt."
"Good access to wineries close by. Only real downside was that because of the dry conditions we could not have a campfire."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"It’s close to the entrance but the driveway only had a slight grade. Mostly folks with trailers. The sites are not too close together but it is easy to see into the surrounding neighbors."
"Spring Lake has been that for us. We have been here for 2 weekends in the last few months."
from $35 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $75 / night
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RangerThis campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground. The bathrooms are clean and the showers are coin operated. Sites are flat and semi private. The staff is friendly and campground is large.
LegendAnthony Chabot Campgrounds sits high up on the Castro Valley Hills overlooking Lake Chabot. There are several awesome hiking trails going down to the lake as well as some equestrian trails. The hiking trails go around the lake. Dogs are allowed but they should be on a leash. Lake Chabot has a marina that rents boats for recreational use and fishing. It's a few miles driver to get there from the campgrounds. I only gave it 4 stars because of that. They have tent and RV campsites, but no RV hookups.
GuideIt is always windy and therefore cold on the beach. That is why there are such big sand dunes.
Regardless, a beautiful place to visit and camp. There are also equestrian trails, so you can book a horseback ride from a local ranch as well!!
LegendSibley Regional Preserve
San Francisco East Bay residents actually have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Originally called Round Top Park, Sibley shares with Temescal and Tilden Parks the distinction of being one of the East Bay Regional Park District's original parks.
The Sibley backpack camp is a small, primitive hike-in site for a maximum of 15 campers (although this would be super cramped in my opinion, unless it a bunch of small kids), a moderate 0.2 mile walk from the parking lot (NO VEHICLE ACCESS). The site has basically 360 degree views of Mount Diablo, Vollmer Peak and Tilden Park. There are only two tent pads - approximately 10'x25' and 10'x20'. Site has 2 picnic tables, 1 serving table, and a pit toilet close by which was very clean and well maintained.
During the day you’ll have lots of people walk semi/sorta by the campground, but there is no reason that anyone would walk through your area as if they did they’d tumble off and down the side of a nice steep hill…
No wood fires or BBQs are allowed; only camp stoves are allowed for cooking, your night time enjoyment.
Drinking water is 0.2 miles from camp at the trail head so keep that in mind before it gets too dark to hike back and forth for a drink.
There are several trails providing tons of access throughout the preserve. The 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail, part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, traverses the preserve along the ridgeline between Wildcat Canyon and Anthony Chabot Parks. Round Top Road goes from the Sibley visitor center to the top of Round Top. Round Top Loop Trail circles Round Top peak. Volcanic Trail, once a quarry haul road, contains most of the stops on the self-guided volcanic tour.
Dogs are allowed throughout this section of the park and in camp on leash but are not allowed on the adjacent Huckleberry trails. Also, the EBRPD lists, dogs “must be under owner's control at all times” and must not disturb other animals or park visitors, but I definitely saw a lot of loose well behaved dogs running free.
Bikes are allowed on the fire trail, but there are lots of hikers and dog walkers in this park so be mindful. Also, Horses are allowed but there is no hitching rail and no water troughs in the park (or at least that I saw anywhere).
If you decide to try and bike be mindful that most trails are hiking and equestrian only. A few trails are multi-use. Bicycles are not allowed on narrow-gauge trails, except on the Skyline Trail between the Sibley visitor center and Old Tunnel Road. Bicycles are allowed on the wider-gauge fire trails and paved roads but are not allowed on Sibley Round Top from EBMUD water tank road junction to top of Round Top Peak.
Vehicles must be parked in the staging area and display a valid overnight parking permit: 3 parking permits are included in the reservation and will be mailed 5 days in advance. No additional parking permits are available. Otherwise, you can actually get here via public transport by Taking the AC Transit CB bus to the Mountain Blvd stop, them walk about 3 miles to the park.
While you can check if it’s already reserved online. Reservation must be completed at least 5 days in advance by calling 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2.
RangerThis campground is nice with newer bathrooms and shower facilities, but it's also very open and exposed. Great access to Spring Lake's water-based activities and hiking trails, plus easy access to Trione-Annadel State Park for hiking and mountain biking. Howarth Park, a city park, also borders Spring Lake Regional Park and provides access to boating and fishing on Lake Ralphine, plus they have a small train, carousel, tennis courts, and a softball field. Overall a good campsite for families in need of lots of recreation options, but not the best for those wishing to "get away from it all."
ScoutThis location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome.
RangerSkyline Wilderness County Park is a great little campground just outside of downtown Napa. There are always a lot of RVs there, but thankfully the tent section is separate from most of the RVs. The tent area leaves a little to be desired and is basically just a stretch of grass with picnic tables, BBQs and very little separation or cover from trees. Of course you don’t really think wilderness camping when you think of Napa Valley.
Despite being close to town there is actually quite a bit to do in the park and once you get back from the campground a bit you can really feel kind of far away from the congested Napa Valley. There are quite a few hiking trails and some offer beautiful views of the valley. By far the most popular is the Lake Marie Trail and Fire Road and Manzanita is popular with mountain bikers.
The River to Ridge Trail is nice and provides access to the Kennedy Park, the Napa River, and miles of bike paths, but check at the kiosk if the gate next to highway 221 (Soscol Ferry Road) is open and I have found it to not have a very consistent schedule.
According to a couple of friends that are pretty die-hard disk golfers, the course at Skyline is one of the best and most challenging in the area. I found it to be pretty fun, especially is your expectations are extremely low.
Being Napa Valley there is of course wine tasting and having a parking spot at the campground you have the perfect opportunity to take an Uber or car service to ensure your safety while enjoying Napa’s most famous export.
This is not a park that will provide you with memorable hikes or photos for your Instagram, but it is a decent place to stay in Napa if you’re the type that prefers to sleep in a tent or RV over a very pricey hotel.
Scoutas 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 if we brought dogs! we were at #45, family sites and there were families with kids all over. there even was a patch of grass for kids to play on. trails nearby good for easy mountain biking and hiking
GuideWe only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants that's only 5 minutes away....would definetly be back here again
Equestrian camping near Muir Beach, California offers trail access that complements the Las Trampas experience. The coastal terrain provides different riding conditions with elevation ranging from sea level to 1,900 feet across various campgrounds. Winter months bring cooler temperatures averaging 45-55°F with significant rainfall, while summer temperatures typically range from 65-75°F with morning fog that burns off by midday.
Beach rides: 2-mile coastal access trails connect Wildcat Campground to nearby Alamere Falls. "The campsites have charcoal grills, picnic tables, bear boxes/food storage lockers, and some sites have a little privacy due to the high grass," notes Elliott B., who suggests planning for "a 3.2 kilometer (2.0 miles) round-trip walk to Alamere Falls."
Riding loops: Varied terrain options include fire roads and single-track paths at Anthony Chabot Regional Park. "Paradise an hour from the city. It is great for laid back camping!" says Kyla M. The eucalyptus groves provide natural aromatherapy during rides with "so much wildlife to see (deer, turkeys, owls, etc.)," according to Amanda P.
Seasonal trail rides: Green hills in spring transform to golden grasses by summer. At Coast Campground, "West Marin offers an incredibly picturesque location to explore... all sorts of creeks, coast, forest and wildlife nearby," reports Patrick O., who notes the "sky at night is ideally suited for star gazing since the north bay doesn't get as much fog as the general SF bay area."
Privacy between sites: Select locations offer natural buffers. At Coast Campground, "Sites 1-7 are located on the inland side of the Coast Trail... spread out in a scrub-brush area that provides a nice amount of privacy and protection from the wind," according to Michael I., who cautions that other sites "are in the wide open right along the Coast Trail."
Natural surroundings: Wildlife viewing opportunities abound at Tilden Regional Park. "There are lots of turkeys, and watch out for poison oak on the trails. We camped in one of the group camp sites, which had a large covered pavilion which was nice. Tall eucalyptus trees surrounding the open grassy area of the campsite," reports Holland G.
Beach access: Short walks to shoreline provide riding alternatives. At Wildcat Campground, "The campground is about 10 kilometer (6.3 miles) hike from the Bear Valley Visitor Center or an 8.8 kilometer (5.5 miles) hike on the Coast Trail from Palomarin," says Elliott B., highlighting that the "campground is in an open meadow on a bluff overlooking the ocean with a short walk to the beach."
Reservation requirements: Book early for popular equestrian-friendly sites. J.D. E. emphasizes that Wildcat is "the most sought after Pt. Reyes sites. On the beach. A nice mid length hike. Privacy. The only catch is everybody likes it, so book early."
Wildlife concerns: Horse management needed due to local wildlife. At Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, Elliott B. notes "Dogs are allowed throughout this section of the park and in camp on leash but are not allowed on the adjacent Huckleberry trails," reflecting similar restrictions that apply to horses in many areas.
Water availability: Limited equestrian sources require planning. "The hike in was somewhat lengthy but the views make it seem far less daunting," mentions Sara S. about Wildcat Camp, adding that while "the sites are somewhat close together, the whole vibe of the campground and other people there was so chill."
Educational opportunities: Geological features provide learning experiences. Stuart K. recommends Las Trampas Regional Wilderness where you can "Pass the cows grazing in the meadows to climb clear to the top for a most spectacular view of Eastbay and nearby Mt. Diablo." He notes trails are "all fairly easy-to-medium in difficulty."
Shorter riding routes: Kid-friendly options under 3 miles exist. At Coast Camp, Char A. reports, "The hike to the campsite went by fast. Only 1.8 miles, not too bad on the elevation gain either," making it ideal for families with younger riders.
Temperature management: Wide daily swings require layering. "Make sure you are prepared for the temperature swing. 89 in the day and down to 51 at night," advises Tanya B. about Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, adding "I love a shower and they also have a pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day."
Staging area limitations: Size restrictions for horse trailers and RVs. At Anthony Chabot Regional Park, "It's a great natural area that is so conveniently located in the Bay Area," says Amanda P., though the sites are designed more for smaller rigs than large horse trailers.
Hookup options: Electric and water available at select locations. Lori T. from Skyline Wilderness Park notes "Clean showers and bathrooms, some trees, close to Raley's Grocery store. Easy drive to the wineries of Napa Valley," adding that there are "some full hook-ups and some partial."
Alternative parking: Street options for oversized vehicles at some parks. At Las Trampas, Stuart K. mentions the main lot has "ample parking for about 30 cars" and "overflow parking on the street is allowed," which can accommodate larger rigs when the main lot is full.
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