Best Campgrounds near Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto serves as a starting point for many different California camping spots. New Brighton State Beach, roughly 30 miles away, has oceanfront campsites where you can walk right onto the beach. You'll find showers and restrooms there, which works well if you're camping with kids. Taylor State Park Campground sits among big redwoods and feels more remote than other options. This place has the basics - picnic tables and fire rings - for a simple camping trip. There are hiking trails all around where you can walk through the woods. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground isn't far and has sites with great ocean views. You should book ahead since these places fill up fast, especially in summer. Getting to each campground is pretty easy on good roads, though at some places you might need to carry your gear a short distance from where you park. Be ready for changing weather - coastal fog can come in quickly, so pack warm clothes and rain gear. Watch out for wildlife and keep your food stored properly. The camping areas near Palo Alto range from beaches to forests, so you can pick what suits you best.
