Best Tent Camping near Santa Clara, CA

Are you in need of a campground near Santa Clara, CA? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Santa Clara, CA. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Tent Sites Near Santa Clara, California (33)

    1. Castle Rock Trail Camp — Castle Rock State Park

    8 Reviews
    Saratoga, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 867-2952

    $8 / night

    "I liked the trees, picnic tables, and fire rings at the sites. The sites were spaced nicely to allow for privacy. Frog Flat seemed a bit more secluded than the main camp."

    "This is sweet hike in trail camp.  We have used it for two purposes. "

    2. Ben Ries Campground — Butano State Park - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    18 Reviews
    Pescadero, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 879-2040

    $35 / night

    "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."

    "The campsite has car camping and walk-in sites. I had sites 5 and 6. The map for the campground is deceiving as they looked close together and connected but they were separate."

    3. Joseph D Grant County Park - Horse Camp

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

    $15 - $400 / night

    "Lotsa shaded oak spaces. Good trails."

    "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"

    4. Black Mountain Backpacking Camp

    1 Review
    Los Altos Hills, CA
    11 miles
    Website

    $2 / night

    "The hike in is only 1.5 miles, but there's plenty of trail options to tack on more mileage on either the hike in or out."

    5. Towle Campground

    1 Review
    Los Altos Hills, CA
    12 miles
    Website

    $40 / night

    6. Uvas Canyon County Park

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

    $34 / night

    "There's 25 campsites; each with a food locker, fire ring, a picnic table, and parking space for 2 sedan sized vehicles or 1 RV. 8 people max per site."

    "We camp in a roof top tent and wish we had been more selective on our site, as parking space and the incline at each site are different."

    7. Coyote Hills Regional Park

    2 Reviews
    Newark, CA
    14 miles
    Website

    "We walked through and enjoyed the nature areas so much. We continue to go back and spend time at Cayote Hills because it is so beautiful. We can't wait until thwe next time."

    8. Joseph D. Grant County Park

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

    "They also sell ice which was nice to grab for the cooler. Nice stay, saw a lot of bunnies and a bobcat on the way out."

    "The bathrooms were a short walk down hill. They were clean with flushing toilets. There camp ground was quiet and it was mostly couples or small family groups."

    9. Garin Regional Park

    2 Reviews
    Union City, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (510) 395-3629

    "Dogs are allowed they have picknic area's and a kite area.thete are several different entrances."

    10. Portola Redwoods State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Loma Mar, CA
    16 miles

    $35 - $335 / night

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Tent Camping Reviews near Santa Clara, CA

580 Reviews of 33 Santa Clara Campgrounds



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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Santa Clara, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Santa Clara, CA is Castle Rock Trail Camp — Castle Rock State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 8 reviews.

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