Best Tent Camping near Saratoga, CA

Are you in need of a campground near Saratoga, CA? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that California camping has to offer. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Saratoga, California (32)

    1. Castle Rock Trail Camp — Castle Rock State Park

    8 Reviews
    Saratoga, CA
    5 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
    17 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. Uvas Canyon County Park

    9 Reviews
    New Almaden, CA
    18 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."

    4. Black Mountain Backpacking Camp

    1 Review
    Los Altos Hills, CA
    8 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
    10 miles
    Website

    $40 / night

    6. Seacliff State Beach

    6 Reviews
    Aptos, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 685-6442

    "Full hookups in one area and dry camping in overflow area. All camping spots are adjacent to the 'boardwalk' beach path and the beach. Yes, your rig is within 20' of the beach at all campsites."

    7. Joseph D Grant County Park - Horse Camp

    4 Reviews
    Mount Hamilton, CA
    18 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"

    8. Portola Redwoods State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Loma Mar, CA
    10 miles

    $35 - $335 / night

    9. Joseph D. Grant County Park

    2 Reviews
    Mount Hamilton, CA
    20 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."

    10. Manresa State Beach Campground

    8 Reviews
    Freedom, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 761-1795

    $35 / night

    "The drive in was a little confusing. We got most of our turns right the first time around and still spent a while circling trying to tell if we were where we were supposed to be."

    "The shower had hot water and the restrooms were cleaned each morning. I loved that the beach was easily accessible for my morning walk. The many flowers were also lovely to wake up to."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Saratoga, CA

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Saratoga, CA?

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

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