Best Dog-Friendly Camping near San Jose, CA

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, San Jose, CA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. San Jose is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near San Jose and user-submitted reviews.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near San Jose, California (105)

    1. Sanborn County Park

    19 Reviews
    Saratoga, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 867-9959

    $33 / night

    "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."

    2. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Mount Hermon, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 438-2396

    $7 - $35 / night

    "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."

    3. New Brighton State Beach Campground

    43 Reviews
    Capitola, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 464-6330

    $35 - $185 / night

    "Camped with electricity and water, situated on a bluff near the ocean. Easy walking distance to the water, nice roomy campsites with fire rings and tables. Not too close to other campers."

    "Not sure why the reserve california site says every SP or SB on the coast has 0 sites for the foreseeable future, but we decided to take our chances. Yes!"

    4. Mount Madonna County Park

    31 Reviews
    Gilroy, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 842-2341

    "Great hiking trails. Flat looks for kids to bike on. Don't miss the deer pen and the historic house hikes. One of the best local campgrounds near San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Watsonville area."

    "Prepare for it to be 40deg colder than Gilroy or San Jose. We weren’t prepared & had to drive into town & buy more clothes!"

    5. Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED

    34 Reviews
    Boulder Creek, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 338-8860

    $35 / night

    "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."

    6. Uvas Canyon County Park

    9 Reviews
    New Almaden, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 779-9232

    $34 / night

    "Uvas Canyon County Park https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/pages/uvascanyon.aspx is located about 15 miles west of Gilroy, on the east side of the Santa Cruz Mountains."

    "This is a great spot for people looking to get away and camp but not trying to drive for 3-4 hours to do so."

    7. Coe Ranch Campground — Henry W. Coe State Park

    13 Reviews
    Morgan Hill, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 779-2728

    $20 / night

    "This is a primitive campground, no showers only vault toilets and restroom near visitor center ( 2 min walk from campground) both decently clean. Water for washing dishes is available."

    "There is a small visitor center close to the entrance, with a few souvenirs and some snacks and drinks. Visitor Center only takes cash."

    8. Joseph D Grant County Park - Horse Camp

    4 Reviews
    Mount Hamilton, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 274-6121

    $15 - $400 / night

    "Hamilton and a lake up the road a way, there’s also a mansion & rose garden on the property, shower & bathroom are clean, there are nights to gather and stargaze.The tent spaces are sizable &amp"

    "Good trails."

    9. Grant County Park

    2 Reviews
    Mount Hamilton, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 274-6121

    "Clean, bathrooms near by. Very relaxing and away from San Jose."

    10. Del Valle Regional Park

    17 Reviews
    Livermore, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 327-2757

    "Campsite amenities were great, easy access to water and bathrooms. Bathrooms were spotless the whole weekend, even though it was a holiday weekend and every site was booked."

    "After time spent here at this oasis in the middle of Eastbay, California, you’ll very much feel like part of this place with its endless trails, fantastically well-kept camping grounds and the warm hospitality"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near San Jose, CA

786 Reviews of 105 San Jose Campgrounds



Guide to San Jose

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near San Jose, California, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry friends. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Pet owners like the amenities at these campgrounds

Dog-friendly activities while camping near San Jose

Pet-friendly campgrounds include these features

  • Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort is big rig friendly and offers a range of amenities, including a clubhouse and easy access to nearby attractions.
  • The Cotillion Gardens RV Park features a small store and BBQ areas, perfect for a relaxing evening with your pet.
  • Smithwoods RV Park is surrounded by beautiful redwoods and offers a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a family getaway with pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near San Jose, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near San Jose, CA is Sanborn County Park with a 3.9-star rating from 19 reviews.

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