13 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
Las Trampas Regional Wilderness offers equestrian facilities with trail riding access along the 5,342-acre parkland near San Anselmo. The wilderness area accommodates tent and RV camping with horse trailer parking available at the staging area off Bollinger Canyon Road. Trails throughout the wilderness connect to a larger network of East Bay Regional Park District bridle paths, allowing extended riding opportunities. The terrain features steep hills with elevation gains up to 2,000 feet, providing challenging rides with panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the San Ramon Valley. Camping with horses requires advance permits through the East Bay Regional Parks reservation system.
Multiple trail connections from Las Trampas link to adjacent open space preserves, creating extended riding routes for equestrians seeking longer excursions. The Rocky Ridge View Trail and Elderberry Trail are particularly suitable for horses, with wide fire roads that accommodate side-by-side riding. Water for horses is limited, so riders should carry sufficient supplies when camping overnight. Seasonal considerations affect trail conditions significantly, with muddy sections developing during winter months and dry, hard-packed terrain in summer. The park maintains several hitching posts at key trail junctions. For multi-day rides, horse owners must store feed in secure containers due to wildlife presence. Weekend use sees increased equestrian activity with local riding clubs organizing regular group rides through the park system.
"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"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"
"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 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"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"The 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail, part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, traverses"
from $15 / 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
Check Availability
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 San Anselmo offers convenient access to backcountry trails within the East Bay Regional Park system. With elevations ranging from 400 to 2,000 feet throughout the area, campers experience significant temperature variations between day and night, particularly during spring and fall months. Many sites require advance permits through reservation systems, with weekend availability often limited during peak summer months.
Trail riding excursions: Several trails at Wildcat Camp connect to broader networks, providing extensive riding options. "We had fun making a fire on the beach at night. It's pretty windy, so be prepared. Enough room for a big group of us and the remote location was perfect," notes Madelyn G., highlighting the beach access for evening rides.
Explore volcanic formations: The unique landscape at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve offers geological points of interest along riding routes. "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," explains Elliott B., describing the diverse terrain options.
Beach riding opportunities: The coastal access at Coast Camp provides shoreline riding with ocean views. "The beach was sandy and beautiful, not that many people around," reports Char A., who appreciated the beach environment during a February visit when temperatures reached low 70s during day but dropped to 38-39 degrees at night.
Secluded sites: Many riders prefer the more protected camping areas away from day-use traffic. At Tilden Regional Park, "Tall eucalyptus trees surrounding the open grassy area of the campsite" create natural windbreaks, according to holland G., who noted the campground's convenient location for East Bay residents.
Easy access to water sources: Several campgrounds maintain reliable water access for both riders and horses. "Nice to have a water spigot on-site. Vault toilets with paper towel, no soap," explains Taylor A. about Wildcat Campground, where the oceanfront location provides additional water options just yards from campsites.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The natural habitats surrounding many equestrian camps support diverse wildlife observation. "We saw a doe within 10 mins of setting up camp just a few steps away," reports Leanne R. about Skyline Wilderness Park, noting how the campsites back up to wilderness areas with frequent wildlife sightings.
Seasonal conditions affect trail quality: Wet seasons create challenging terrain for horse travel. At Anthony Chabot Regional Park, "The weather, though hot in the Bay Area at this point, was quite nice. The breeze and shade of the park made for a very comfortable setting," according to Twindaddy, highlighting the temperature differences between urban areas and park environments.
Limited horse-specific facilities: Not all campgrounds offer dedicated equestrian amenities. "If you decide to try and bike be mindful that most trails are hiking and equestrian only," warns Elliott B. about Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, noting there are "no hitching rail and no water troughs in the park."
Reservation requirements vary: Many equestrian sites require advance planning. "Campgrounds are by reservation only and require checkin at Pt. Reyes Station," explains Tiffany F., emphasizing the importance of obtaining proper permits before arrival.
Choose sites with natural barriers: When camping with horses and children, spacing becomes important. At Bodega Dunes Campground, "The campground loops wind through the coastal Live Oak and Bishop Pine trees and provide some privacy in between sites in some areas," notes Shari G., explaining how tree coverage creates natural separation between campsites.
Pack for temperature fluctuations: Weather conditions can change rapidly in coastal regions. "At night it did get chilly, 38-39 degrees F, nothing a good sleeping bag couldn't fix," reports Char A. about Coast Camp, illustrating the need for proper overnight gear even during warmer seasons.
Consider proximity to facilities: With families, access to restrooms becomes more important. "Bathrooms were clean and comfortable with flush toilets and warm showers (coin operated)," mentions Shari G., though noting there "weren't quite enough for the demand" during busy periods at Bodega Dunes.
Level sites are limited: Many equestrian-friendly campgrounds have uneven terrain. At Skyline Wilderness Park, "RV campsites are close together and semi-level. Bathrooms could use some TLC," according to Rich J., who still appreciated the park's extensive hiking trails and proximity to Napa.
Check road conditions: Access roads to equestrian camps often present challenges. "The road in is fairly winding with a bit of a drop down the cliff. If you're heading in at dusk or dawn, go slow," advises Ryan W. about Anthony Chabot Regional Park, warning about deer frequently crossing roads during these times.
Verify hookup availability: Not all equestrian sites offer RV connections. "Sites are level with minimal need for blocks. Staff are friendly," notes Adam B. about Skyline Wilderness Park, adding that cell phone coverage remains good with "both Verizon and Att with at least 2-3 bars" and download speeds of 10-12 Mbps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near San Anselmo, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near San Anselmo, CA is Wildcat Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore with a 4.8-star rating from 15 reviews.
What is the best site to find equestrian camping near San Anselmo, CA?
TheDyrt.com has all 13 equestrian camping locations near San Anselmo, CA, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring
