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.
$25 - $100 / night
Georgeous spot to pitch your tent on the ocean cliffs. Unique and wonderful place to camp. Lots of space between you and other campers.
$7 - $25 / night
I liked how the campground was tent only so it wouldn't be overrun with RVs.
$30 / night
that Sunrise is completely exposed, and the Bay is notoriously cold, windy, and foggy; you'll want to bring enough stakes to guy out your tent
Tons of amazing hikes and you feel like you are really far away from the hustle and bustle even though the lights of San Francisco are almost
$35 - $175 / night
Only 33 tent-only sites! Wheeled totes can be borrowed to haul your gear up some little hills to your campsite under oak and bay trees.
$25 / night
#3 is all shade. tent pad isn’t level but site is on the ocean side (hung my hammock w a view of the GGB) and felt like it had more room.
Site 3 is quite secluded and can easily fit 3-4 tents nicely depending on size.
$25 - $75 / night
The tent pads (a flat sandy area surrounded by wood beams) were fairly small - maybe 10' x 10'.
$30 / night
California, Washington and Oregon have lovely coast but this location is truly unique!
$92 - $140 / night
Looked like there was easily room for at least a dozen small tents at each of the sites and nice restrooms accessible via combination punch pad
ScoutLoved camping here! So peaceful, easily accessible from San Francisco
TravelerBeen coming here since I was little. Very beautiful and not too far from San Francisco.
GuideAn excellent place to camp that's just minutes away from San Francisco. Trails are well kept and maintained.
ScoutThis is a beautiful campsite. It is not too far from San Francisco, so a great way to escape the city. Highly recommend!
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!
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
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.
TravelerFamily friendly, easy hiking, creek running through, clean but old bathrooms, spacious sites, only 2 bathrooms with showers, a few steep hills, rangers and small camp store on site. About 20 mins from small town, about 1/2 hr from Pescadero State Beach, about 45 mins from Half Moon Bay, about an hour from San Francisco…all estimates without traffic, of course. Some sites are very private, some right on top of each other.
LegendI first stayed here as a kid decades ago, but some things never change. Love having this close-in spot; the trailhead is only minutes from San Francisco. The walk to Tennessee Beach is very flat and level and doable for kids. The campground is off on a slight detour but it’s an easy starting spot for hike-in camping.
Mornings can get foggy here, so bring a sweatshirt regardless of the season. Pack in the water you need (if push comes to shove you can head back to the main trail to get more). Sites are level and well marked.
San Francisco offers a variety of tent camping options that allow you to escape the city while enjoying the beauty of nature. From coastal views to serene forests, there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near San Francisco, CA is Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 15 reviews.
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