Top Cabins near San Francisco, CA

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Best Cabin Sites Near San Francisco, CA (11)

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Recent Cabin Reviews In San Francisco

132 Reviews of 11 San Francisco Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground
    August 23, 2024

    Olema Campground

    Great getaway spot

    Ok, I was originally hoping for a cabin, which is included in my search, but this CG is either tent or RV only. Luckily, I also brought a tent.

    I was there 2 weeks ago. It's a fairly large area and flat. Lots of space for kids to play including a play area.

    Sheep roam freely in one area towards the back.

    It's a great place for families. Showers are great. Includes a small shop for goodies.

    I love it there. Only negative is there are only portapotties. Except for a couple that are constantly in use.

  • Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    August 23, 2024

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    Busy and expensive but great for kids

    Wow! This place is busy and expensive. We stopped at this KOA because it was a good halfway point for us heading to the Redwoods. This KOA offers a variety of activities that cater to children, such as petting zoos, jumping pillows, climbing walls, and pools, which are excellent for keeping the young ones engaged and entertained. To me it was overcrowded and the firepits were so close to the RV’s I was afraid it would set my neighbors RV on fire, or our neighbor was going to set ours on fire. For those without children (like us), the bustling environment might be overwhelming, but it also provides an opportunity to enjoy the lively atmosphere.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake Regional Park
    July 29, 2024

    Spring Lake Regional Park

    Lots of recreation options, but that also means busy.

    This 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."

  • Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    July 4, 2024

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    Great pool, nice RV park

    The pool was great during the oven like temperatures, the staff was very kind and the amenities were good and clean. Movies night every night, and shop for groceries on site.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Glamping in the Redwoods 🐶🐕💃🕺🏼
    May 31, 2024

    Glamping in the Redwoods 🐶🐕💃🕺🏼

    A Sunny, Inground Solar Heated Pool in the Redwood Forest! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏕️🚐

    Jeanne and Roberts treehouse is a luxurious Wonderland of a campground! We had total privacy, a pool, sauna and hot tub and a cool little treehouse to sleep in (with real stairs, leading up to it), Our dogs had a great time because they were off leash… The place is completely private and fenced! We highly recommend, the treehouse… You won’t be disappointed!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Glamping in the Redwoods 🐶🐕💃🕺🏼
    May 31, 2024

    Glamping in the Redwoods 🐶🐕💃🕺🏼

    WOW! AWESOME, PRIVATE, BEAUTIFUL WITH EXCLUSIVE USE OF HOT TUB! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Jeanne and Robert’s Hipcamp is amazing. We had such fun there. Their treehouse site has a solar, heated pool, a sauna, and a hot tub! The Vancamp site has total privacy, and a hot tub in the redwoods. We could not have found a better place to hang out and chill! Our dogs even got to be off leash because it is all fenced!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground
    April 3, 2024

    Olema Campground

    Great CG close to Pt Reyes!

    Just left here with a group of 33 3rd graders. We stayed in the meadow area. It was wet as it had just rained, but overall it was a nice place. Small store, full hookups in places (will bring our trailer back), tables, fire rings. Not much privacy but at least this weekend it was quiet (except for our group 🤣)

  • Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA
    November 23, 2023

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    No rooftop tents allowed

    Just a warning that apparently this is a franchise KOA and by "owner decision" no rooftop tents are allowed. So if you go there with a rooftop tent on your rig, I guess you will need to bring a ground tent too

  • Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA
    November 22, 2023

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    Adventures with Memaw and Papa

    We arrived on Sunday and left on Tuesday, so we didn't get to experience the weekend activities. We will be back for that! We got to camp about 6, so it was dark. It was a little confusing as we couldn't see exactly where the camp check in was as compared to the resort check-in. Once we figured it out, the late check in paperwork was detailed on how to find our space. The spaces are tight - (I'm a reformed back Packer and tent camper) but ample for Stella (our 26-foot type C RV) The grounds are IMMACULATE! Plenty of bathrooms, back-in spots had cute little decks nearby, a fire ring, and moveable picnic table. People were courteous. Sunset was amazing. Took a short hike to the beach. Had dinner at the Castanoa restaurant. Beware of the kid's pizza, it is huge! Grandkids wanted to ride the bikes before we left, kiosk wasn't open yet, but the gentleman at the camp kiosk helped us. They are harder than they look. Overall a great visit. Recommended to friends already.

  • Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    November 13, 2023

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    Great stay

    This place was absolutely beautiful. I got a "full hook-up" site which apparently meant they drive around in the morning and clear your tanks. Not ideal but it worked for us.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Casini Ranch Family Campground
    October 11, 2023

    Casini Ranch Family Campground

    Nice but a little pricey

    Very large, clean, well maintained campground. Sites range from tent camping to RV water and electric only to full hookups. It's centrally located halfway between Gurneville and Bodega Bay. Great place as a base for days at the beach, hiking at Armstrong Woods, or fishing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA
    September 25, 2023

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    Upgrading to five stars

    I’m taking this up a notch to five full stars because I don’t think it’s fair to compare it to a national park anymore. It’s its own thing and it’s very successful at it. It’s fantastic at catering families with kids. This is our second stay at this particular KOA and we found the campground to be super clean the bathrooms to be ultra clean. The restaurant at the lodge, the Cascade, was phenomenal. This is coming from someone used to San Francisco and Oakland restaurants. The vegetables were all grown in the garden and the dishes were expertly executed, and so dang fresh we could not believe we were at a KOA.The cocktails are equally impressive. The bike rentals were a hit with the kids and I know they were lots of activities. We missed out on due to time a crunch. Once I accepted that we were actually Glamping, I had a great time and stop being such a snob.

    I do recommend paying a bit more for the more spacious sites. Next time I’m going for the ones with the patio, those people looked quite happy.

  • Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    August 6, 2023

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    So many amenities!

    We stayed here for two nights. The campground is very large and very clean. Most spots are pull-through and ours was super clean and had a good amount of space. We stayed in row D but I’d recommend row A as the spots were a little more tucked away.

    Pool and hot tub was super nice and they even have a food trailer open on the weekends

  • Camper-submitted photo from Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park
    June 19, 2023

    Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

    Convenient location, clean bathrooms, beautiful views

    The state park was full so we were looking for other options. Staying on the water at a marina was a no brainer. A little more expensive than we wanted to pay but needed good cell service to work remotely.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park
    April 23, 2023

    Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

    Nice location yet few amenities for the price

    smaller RV campground yet expensive. With tax $160/night.  Fairly quiet.  Our pull thru was not close to level.  The bathrooms were okay, the showers were dirty, WiFi decent.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA
    April 10, 2023

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    So far so good

    Seems nice and clean AND I have a great site. Easy to find. Wifi like always is iffy and ATT is limited. 1 bar at site 30. Lots of children running around so if kids aren’t your thing this is not the place. Remember to go to the market before arriving. It’s relatively close…say approximately 10 miles away. I must say I do enjoy being nestled in the trees.

  • Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    December 6, 2022

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    Will visit again

    Love the camp ground and the staff. The spaces are nice. Lots of things to keep kiddo’s busy. It’s not to far from San Francisco without having to go into town with your rig. There is a regular mall and a outlet mall just down the road a bit

  • Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA
    October 23, 2022

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    Not sure it’s camping!

    This is only our second KOA experience. Pretty posh in comparison to the other one in South Dakota with the exception of not having a pool. Spots are very close together but the neighbors are very polite. There is a nice playground next to an equally nice café called the pinecone. The weather here is cold just a heads up be prepared for wind and overcast weather. Bathrooms could be a lot cleaner I was glad we had our own bath and toilet in the RV. The nights were pretty loud but the management made sure that everything was shut down by 10 PM. And I agree with the other reviewer is the Wi-Fi is virtually nonexistent from the RV back in spots at least and our AT&T had zero bars for most of the trip. Back in spots have far more space.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA
    October 7, 2022

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    Expensive and noisy, terrible wifi

    Lot of kids, and hence a lot of noise at our spot. Very expensive at 150 UsD. We had no choice late at night but would not recommend it for a couple. Prefer the State Parks. For families it might be great. Wifi is terrible and 4G as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA
    October 2, 2022

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    Great child friendly KOA Campsite

    Friendly staff, a lot of activities for children with the upcoming Halloween events Restrooms where a little bit dirty the day after, but cleaned up late in the morning. Pool was great in early October



Guide to San Francisco

Camping near San Francisco offers a fantastic escape into nature, with beautiful parks and campgrounds just a short drive from the city. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The local trails and creeks were breathtaking," making it a great spot for both novice and experienced hikers.
  • Beach Activities: Visit Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground for beachcombing, sunbathing, and swimming. A camper shared, "Campsites are right by the beach... wonderful trail along the beach line."
  • Wildlife Watching: At Anthony Chabot Regional Park, you might spot wild turkeys wandering through the campgrounds, as one visitor noted, "We were able to take a closeup look at them."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "It’s a lovely campsite with most sites being under tree canopies."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peaceful environment at Bodega Dunes Campground. A camper remarked, "It was quiet and met some lovely people every now and then."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a plus at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA. One visitor mentioned, "The bathrooms and showers were really clean compared to other places."

What you should know:

  • Crowded on Holidays: Expect busy campgrounds during holiday weekends. A camper at Lawson's Landing noted, "Went on Veterans Day weekend so it was pretty busy."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Ritchey Creek Campground, lack full hookups and markets. A visitor mentioned, "There are no hookups... but the sights are mostly shaded."
  • Wildlife Caution: Be aware of wildlife, especially at Anthony Chabot Regional Park. One camper warned about aggressive yellow jackets, saying, "We reported the experience... the park is looking for a solution."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like the San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA, which offers a petting zoo and jumping pillows. One parent said, "This KOA offers a variety of activities that cater to children."
  • Plan for Crowds: If you're camping during peak times, choose sites that offer some space between neighbors, like at Bodega Dunes Campground. A visitor noted, "The sites were distant enough to give each camper privacy."
  • Pack Essentials: Bring your own supplies, especially for cooking and cleaning, as some campgrounds may not have markets nearby. A camper at Ritchey Creek Campground mentioned, "Bring lots of quarters for showers."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of RV sites at places like Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "Not much space to pitch a larger size tent."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Hookups: Many campgrounds, such as Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A visitor mentioned, "No cell coverage for any of the major providers."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: If you're traveling in an RV, check for dump stations at campgrounds like Lawson's Landing. A camper noted, "The dump station was in good working order."

Camping near San Francisco, CA, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, with plenty of options for everyone. Whether you're hiking through redwoods or enjoying a beach day, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.

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