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Dog-Friendly Camping near Nicasio, CA

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    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground permits dogs in all camping areas including cabins, though sites are relatively small and close together. The campground offers both tent and RV camping options with dedicated fire rings, picnic tables, and food storage lockers to protect supplies from wildlife. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Nicasio, California. Raccoons and jays can be aggressive toward unattended food, making proper storage essential when camping with pets. Each campsite includes standard amenities like drinking water access, while the park maintains flush toilets and coin-operated hot showers.

    Several dog-friendly trails start near the campground, including the Cross Marin Trail which provides excellent biking opportunities with dogs. The nearby creek offers pleasant background sounds at creekside sites, though access may be restricted during fish spawning season from November to June. Poison oak grows throughout the park, requiring extra vigilance when walking dogs. Other pet-friendly options in the area include Olema Campground and San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA, both accepting pets at their tent, RV and cabin sites. The location provides good access to Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay for additional outdoor activities, with Point Reyes Station offering services including a market for supplies and the popular Bovine Bakery.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Nicasio (78)

      1. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

      4.3(57)3mi from Nicasio87 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This campground is less than an hours drive from San Francisco. It is along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard which takes you through a bunch of very cute tiny towns."

      "Scenic, quiet, dog friendly and close to awesome swimming holes. We booked the MG2 group site and worth the $. It was tucked away and heaven."

      from $35 - $225 / night

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      2. Olema Campground

      4.1(24)5mi from NicasioRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Pros: Has numerous amenities including hot (free) showers (cleaned daily), flush toilets, full hookup RV spots, laundromat, US Post office, fenced playground, dog park, drive in tent sites, and firewood"

      "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!"

      3. San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

      4.5(33)15mi from NicasioRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos."

      "Great playground, jumping pillow, petting farm and mining fun :)"

      4. Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

      3.9(15)12mi from NicasioTents

      "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.  "

      "This is an ada compliant walkup campground situated near the top of Mount Tamalpais. Featuring 13 sites ranging from standard campground style to a few more secluded areas."

      from $7 - $25 / night

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      5. Coast Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore

      4.7(9)9mi from NicasioTents, Glamping

      "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

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      6. Lawson's Landing

      3.8(26)19mi from NicasioRVs, Tents

      "There are a variety of campsites, and they are many - we camp as close to the ocean as possible in the meadow area."

      "Such an amazing location! We stayed in the Meadow View sites cause most of them were available but after walking through the campground that's where I would go back."

      7. Marin RV Park

      3.8(11)13mi from Nicasio1 siteRVs, Tents

      "Great location to the city and Muir woods. Good stores near by. Narrow sites. No room for awning. Close to gather. Sites are gravel and level. Nice area for pets with view."

      "30 mins away from the City. A bit pricy but that is to be expected in SF."

      from $99 - $115 / night

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      8. Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

      4.2(42)27mi from Nicasio81 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "It's situated in a wooded area so there is a lot of shade on hot days and its inland enough that it's blocked from the wind. The bathrooms have flush toilets and are well maintained."

      from $45 / night

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      9. Doran Regional Park

      4.4(29)26mi from NicasioRVs, Tents

      "We stayed here for a night at the tail end of a December California adventure before flying out of SFO the next day."

      "Easy access to the beach, lots of day use areas all around this park, and bonus: a dog beach that was available on a trial basis when we were there- dogs got to run free on this little patch of enclosed"

      10. H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound

      4.0(13)20mi from NicasioRVs

      "I decided to stay here, because it was the right location for my road trip, it was free, and I thought the view of the city would be excellent."

      "Reasonably quiet on the side away from the road. Very safe, police patrols throughout the day/night. Good hiking areas nearby. Bathrooms and trash cans. Highly recommend as it is also completely free."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Nicasio, CA

    935 Reviews of 78 Nicasio Campgrounds


    • N
      Sep. 26, 2021

      San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

      Great camp for the kids

      This KOA is pretty big with plenty of options for RV sites. Wide variety of full hook-ups or partial hook-ups. Like most (if not all) KOAs, you can also tent camp or tent cabins. Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos. For us, this is a great spot to shoot down the highway and pull in for a few days to get away from the hustle and bustle of normal life! Close to downtown Petaluma with plenty of premium shops and restaurants.

    • VThe Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 26, 2025

      Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park

      Santa Rosa Fair grounds review

      We love this park, we are full timers with a severely autistic son and this park has plenty of spots so we usually dont have neighbors. They have an amazing Laundry room that gets cleaned practically everyday and a little dog park that is the only dog park my Mufasa can go to. The park itself is like a little slice of heaven and surrounded by the town so nothing is that far away. It is 5 min away from the Planet fitness and it is quiet and has a night security guard too.

    • L
      Nov. 13, 2023

      Vineyard RV Park

      Plug in and recharge!

      Took a last minute reservation. Call even if online says booked. Hot showers, great laundry facility, fenced dog park. I needed to recharge my camper van and relax from a couple weeks of city vanlife. Felt tucked away but close to every store you could want.

    • J
      Oct. 14, 2021

      Casini Ranch Family Campground

      Great family camping

      Campsites are decently spaced for the type of campground. Awesome river access, and a short drive to restaurants or the beach. Clean bathrooms and a ton of amenities. The dog parks were clutch, since my dog needs to run. Had some neighbors who were really loud really late and Casini staff were all over it. Beautiful area not far from the bay

    • Eric  D.
      Jul. 2, 2019

      Olema Campground

      Private Family Oriented Campground

      Pros: Has numerous amenities including hot (free) showers (cleaned daily), flush toilets, full hookup RV spots, laundromat, US Post office, fenced playground, dog park, drive in tent sites, and firewood for sale. Cons: expensive, sites are close and poorly defined and the after hours check in procedure doesn’t prevent overlapping.

    • BRIAN O.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 28, 2022

      Pillar Point RV Park

      Pricey, but worth it

      Great spot right off the highway and on the beach. Lots of activities and places to eat within walking distance. Surfing, walking/bike trails, kayaking….Pet friendly

    • Sasha M.
      Aug. 15, 2018

      Bodega Bay RV Park

      Great for familes

      It is a wonderful campground for familes with children and pets. We have a dog and two very young children. We had a blast there lots to do and see! On Sunday’s the farmers market is nextdoor so you can walk over!

    • Kristi D.
      Oct. 24, 2023

      Skyline Wilderness Park

      Great Napa Valley views

      Great place to hit Napa Valley. Staff was super friendly. Spots were pretty level, but close together. They gave free wifi but it was not consistent. It constantly dropped.

      They had a great little fenced in dog park which was great for our dog. The bathrooms were pretty clean with nice hot water. Codes needed for showers.

      Very quiet, no issues. We had friendly neighbors. There were people coming in for day use to use the trails for hiking, biking etc. We didn't get to explore as we were strictly in area to wine taste and eat some good food. We enjoyed our time there and would stay there again. $65 a night. Pricey compared to some places in CA, but probably a good price for Napa.

    • Todd H.
      Feb. 19, 2022

      Marin RV Park

      Great location

      Great location to the city and Muir woods. Good stores near by. Narrow sites. No room for awning. Close to gather. Sites are gravel and level. Nice area for pets with view.


    Guide to Nicasio

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground welcomes pets at its redwood-shaded sites, offering a convenient base for exploring West Marin with canine companions. Located near Lagunitas, this established campground features tent, RV, and cabin accommodations where dogs can stay with their owners. Leashed pets are permitted throughout the campground, though owners should be vigilant about wildlife encounters as raccoons are particularly bold in this area. The campground's amenities include drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and showers that make extended stays comfortable. Visitors note the campground is family-friendly while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere among the towering trees. The nearby creek provides natural ambiance, though seasonal restrictions may limit access during fish spawning periods.

    Trails accessible from the campground provide excellent opportunities for dog walks, including the paved Cross Marin Trail that follows the old railroad line along the creek for at least a mile. This flat path is ideal for easy pet exercise with informational signs providing ecological and historical context. Pet owners should be aware of abundant poison oak in unmaintained areas off established trails. The KOA in Petaluma, approximately 30 minutes away, offers additional pet-friendly glamping options with more extensive amenities. For coastal adventures, Doran Regional Park and Lawson's Landing provide pet-friendly camping with beach access where dogs can enjoy the shoreline. Morning temperatures can be quite cool due to coastal fog, so packing extra layers for both humans and pets is advisable when camping in this region.

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