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It’s free and convenient but this is all there is to it. The road is extremely loud and even with silicone earplugs we were hardly able to sleep.
Dog-Friendly Camping near San Gregorio, CA
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Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA welcomes pets with a convenient dog park located on property. The campground includes accommodations for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping, and yurts, with pull-through spaces that can accommodate larger rigs with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. The dog park is well-maintained and easily accessible for pet exercise, though RV sites are extremely tight, with slides occasionally hitting vegetation and neighboring awnings just feet away. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground also permits pets on leash within the campground area, but dogs are not allowed on the adjacent beaches. For beach access with dogs, visitors should travel to nearby Poplar Beach where dogs can roam off-leash.
Trail access varies significantly between campgrounds near San Gregorio. Big Basin Redwoods State Park's Lower Blooms Creek campground permits pets but restricts them to paved areas only—no trail access is allowed for dogs under California State Park rules. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park follows similar restrictions, requiring pet owners to walk dogs around the campground or drive to find dog-friendly trails nearby. Mount Madonna County Park offers a rare exception, allowing dogs on all hiking trails throughout the park, though they must remain on 6-foot leashes. Campsites in most areas provide basic amenities for pets including water access and waste disposal areas, but pet owners should be aware of potential hazards like poison oak, poison ivy, and toxic acorns that can be harmful to dogs if ingested.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near San Gregorio (80)
1. Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground
"We rarely make reservations to camp in California Beach Parks, as they are usually filled up weeks or even months in advance."
"No dogs allowed in the beach in the park but a short walk away there is a public beach that is dog friendly, so that was nice for our doggo."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $165 / night
2. Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED
"Near the bathroom, wash room, garbage dumpsters. The only con was the windy road! I eat sour patch kids to help with getting car sick. Easy to find. The site is pet friendly."
"We stayed here with our 2 dogs last November as a nice winter getaway from L.A. We got one of the tent cabins, which are just adorable and so cozy."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 / night
3. Ben Ries Campground — Butano State Park - CLOSED INDEFINITELY
"It is a smaller park than many of the other redwoods parks in Northern California, so it was very nice and peaceful. Butano is a bit off the beaten path to get to, but so worth it."
"Large, user-friendly campsites surrounded by redwood trees. Great ferny hiking trails for every level of camper/hiker. Very easy access to campsites and near Pescadero and Highway One."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 / night
4. Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Campground
"Very clean, well maintained, and about a 20 minute walk to the ocean. Decent takeout from the restaurant and great cocktails! Very convenient dog park."
"But for a quick weekend jaunt for RV campers, this location slightly more than an hour from the Bay Area is hard to beat."
Check Availabilityfrom $100 - $200 / night
5. Sanborn County Park
"This is a nice camping away from the car experience. It's a short walk up a paved path from the parking to the campsites."
"First of all, I did not realize before arriving that the tent sites are walk-in (my fault). That made it difficult to find, but probably not if you know that before."
Check Availabilityfrom $33 / night
6. Pelican Point RV Park
"We stayed here for approximately 2 weeks and loved the location."
"A 5 min walk to the ocean as well. Super peaceful"
Check Availabilityfrom $88 / night
7. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
"Dogs allowed, but can’t bring them into bathrooms. Flush toilets and coin showers, I think about 1 quarter per minute."
"This is a nice campground in a great part of California with lots of hiking and beaches nearby. The bathrooms were clean and well kept."
Check Availabilityfrom $7 - $35 / night
8. Pillar Point RV Park
"Great spot right off the highway and on the beach. Lots of activities and places to eat within walking distance. Surfing, walking/bike trails, kayaking….Pet friendly"
"Walking distance to shops and restaurants, walking and bike trails, beach access, and friendly staff!"
Check Availabilityfrom $95 / night
9. Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
"What they do have are scores of hookup sites for $60 / night and three tent / drive-in no hookup water-only sites for $45 / night."
"Since it's a new campground, the trees are young and don't supply much shade, but since it's close to the SF Bay, the bay breeze helps."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $65 / night
10. San Francisco RV Resort
"There’s a dog park close by if you want to go get down to the sandy beaches within walking distance great hookups water pressure is a little high."
"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!"
Drive Time
- 42 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 48 min from San Francisco, CA
- 56 min from San Jose, CA
- 1 hr 18 min from Vallejo, CA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near San Gregorio, CA
803 Reviews of 80 San Gregorio Campgrounds
- TTamatha B.Traveler
Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
This is a great camp ground. Plenty of activities. Showers are clean, laundry room takes tap pay.
- TTamatha B.Traveler
Treasure Island MH and RV Park
Henry in the office is amazing. Bathrooms are clean. laundry room very large and has many washers and dryers. Subway close walk, MUNI is at the park entrance. A gas station and Grocery store are both across the street.
- jjacqueline P.
ScoutPelican Point RV Park
Has hot showers & laundry room! A 5 min walk to the ocean as well. Super peaceful
- jjennifer J.Traveler
Sunset State Beach Campground
It’s absolutely beautiful. There are no hook ups, but I have a solar generator. I’m working with or learning to use.
- kkelly E.Traveler
Uvas Pines RV Park
Nice big campsites, creek running but unsure if clean enough to go in. There’s a dog park with lights which is really awesome for our old dogs. There are definitely some long term campers here but it still has a nice feel. Only reason it’s not 5 star is we are close to the road so it’s loud.
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GuideH. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound
Rest Stop
This is more of a rest, stop in a camp area and there’s signs all over that say do not leave valuables exposed in vehicle. Amazing dude perfect time to be here for a airshow
- MMargaret B.Traveler
Secret Gardens By the Bay
Secret garden enchantment
This is a 10 out of 10 stay. The outdoor kitchen and gardens are to die for and the owners are incredibly hospitable and kind we stayed for five days. It’s really the type of place you just have to see for yourself. Multiple showers and bathrooms. I stayed in my RV, but there are a cabin options as well as tent options booked to be a Hipcamp and beyond worth the cost. I highly recommend more than one night.
C. K.TravelerSan Mateo Memorial Park
Redwood canopy
Around this time of year, park is practically empty during weekdays. Nice and quiet and peaceful place where you can slow things down
Guide to San Gregorio
Campgrounds near San Gregorio offer diverse experiences across coastal and redwood environments with temperatures ranging from 55-75°F throughout summer months. Many sites provide direct trail access or are situated within 10-15 minutes of Pacific coast beaches. Winter camping can bring significant rainfall with some campgrounds operating on limited services.
What to do
Waterfront activities: Pillar Point RV Park sits directly on the water with easy beach access. "Walking distance to shops and restaurants, walking and bike trails, beach access, and friendly staff! Only cons are the extremely busy road is right next to the park, it can be very loud and when the park is full the spaces can get pretty tight," notes Raven P.
Redwood hiking: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground features multiple trail systems directly accessible from campsites. "There were a few trails that started from the campground, which was nice," shares Queenie M. The park offers paved roads suitable for younger campers: "If you have littles the roads are paved so a scooter or bike could be fun."
Ocean wildlife viewing: During certain seasons, whale watching is possible from San Francisco RV Resort. "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," reports Tom H.
What campers like
Proximity to supplies: Sanborn County Park offers the unique advantage of nearby services. "Great walk-in campground so close to home in the South Bay Area. Overall, perfect for even just a 12 hour getaway," states Ellice O. This allows campers to easily restock supplies without long travel.
Local food access: Campgrounds near coastal areas provide access to local food sources. The Pescadero area around Butano State Park offers significant culinary options: "The closest town is Pescadaro, and has a tiny main street with an excellent coffee shop, and grocery store with fresh baked pies, breads, jams, sauces, and a deli counter as well as sundry items. There are cheese farms/creameries as well surrounding the park."
Diverse accommodation options: From tent camping to glamping, the region offers varied sleeping arrangements. Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA provides upscale amenities and dining. "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," notes Alma L.
What you should know
Site spacing considerations: Many campgrounds in the area feature tight accommodations, particularly for RVs. "The pull through spaces are extremely tight to the point that our slide out was hitting vegetation and our neighbors awning was about two feet from our RV," reports Andrea A. about Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA.
Weather patterns: Coastal fog and temperature swings affect camping comfort. "Great weather, lots of shade at the campsite and on the hikes. Coast was a cool 60's-70's but warm in the sun (the coast/beaches are windy), night time was a lovely 55-59 degrees," shares Kathleen C. about Ben Ries Campground.
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