San Francisco, CA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near San Francisco, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near San Francisco, CA. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
"This place is amazing in busy San Francisco where camping is so expensive! "
"We arrived around 5:30pm, and were able to park for the night. There are several parking spots Several other campers soon pulled in around us."
$25 - $200 / night
"On visiting San Francisco we were looking for a site that wasn’t a car park. This really met the mark! Beautiful place with great sites. Nice picnic tables & fire pits! Was very quiet"
"Midweek in June the park, which is fairly large, is still nearly empty."
"It has a ca beach town feel, but is just 20 minutes from San Francisco. Walgreens, Safeway, and a couple coffee shops, local bakery and restaurants all walking distance."
"If you want a great little place with quick easy access to San Francisco that has a great view of the ocean this place is great! And affordable!"
$7 - $25 / night
"The Pantoll campground is up on Mount Tam which rises up above San Francisco. I came from the north and wound my way through the incredibly Marin countryside before heading up Tam."
"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. "
$35 - $225 / night
"An excellent place to camp that's just minutes away from San Francisco. Trails are well kept and maintained."
"Went to Sam Taylor because it wasn't too far away from San Francisco - it was a surprisingly great area! Thanks to Questival for forcing us to get out!"
$99 - $115 / night
"This RV Park gets 5 stars purely for it's location. Drive in, park and then walk to all the sights you want to see in San Francisco. "
"If you are in this area to visit San Francisco it’s easy to get there with the ferry nearby."
$35 - $165 / night
"So peaceful, easily accessible from San Francisco"
"Super cute town close by with fun shops and restaurants. The wind in the afternoon can be annoying but the views are worth it."
"Or Muni which takes about double the time including walk to the station. Great WiFi. It's a parking lot with close neighbors. Nice and clean facilities."
"Quick access to some solid trails, beautiful views, and close proximity to a park and San Francisco. Just be ready for a winding drive with some sharp turns and sheer cliffs."
"Bootjack is a tent only, walk in campground. You park your car in the parking lot, and then carry your stuff uphill to your site. The site closest to the bottom is reserved for disabled."
$75 - $120 / night
"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!"
GuideAn excellent place to camp that's just minutes away from San Francisco. Trails are well kept and maintained.
ScoutLoved camping here! So peaceful, easily accessible from San Francisco
ScoutWent to Sam Taylor because it wasn't too far away from San Francisco - it was a surprisingly great area! Thanks to Questival for forcing us to get out!
TravelerBeen coming here since I was little. Very beautiful and not too far from San Francisco.
ScoutThis is a beautiful campsite. It is not too far from San Francisco, so a great way to escape the city. Highly recommend!
GuideLove 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
ScoutIt is amazing that you only have to drive an hour from San Francisco to truly feel like you are getting away from it all. The trees are spectacular, and there is running water near some of the sites. The only reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the sites are a bit small, and can feel like you are camping with your neighbor. Also, some of the sites are near the road, so you can hear cars going past, luckily, it's not a big problem at night. Besides that, there are some very enjoyable, moderately easy, hikes that start very close to the campground.
LegendVery easy to get to from San Francisco. We had amazing views of the bridge and the city and were lucky enough to have a clear day (which is rare in SF!). We biked across the Golden Gate bridge and back. We hung out on the beach and had amazing views of the Golden Gate bridge from there. We had a great time in this area and would definitely recommend.
GuideThis is an interesting rv park on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It has a ca beach town feel, but is just 20 minutes from San Francisco. Walgreens, Safeway, and a couple coffee shops, local bakery and restaurants all walking distance. Spectacular sunsets over the pacific if the fog permits. Saw a couple whales too. When it’s clear you can see the farralon islands 30 miles offshore. On the downside the “campsites” are close together… it’s more like a parking lot than a campground, but everyone is friendly and the overall vibe is good.
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Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near San Francisco, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near San Francisco, CA is H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound with a 4.3-star rating from 11 reviews.
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