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San Francisco Camping
There's no place to camp in the city of San Francisco, but our San Francisco camping guide lists campgrounds within an hour's drive.
Poll:What is your favorite place to camp in San Francisco??
Angel Island | Candlestick RV Park | China Camp | Mount Diablo State Park | Mt. Tamalpais State Park | Novato RV Park | Petaluma KOA | Samuel P. Taylor State Park | San Francisco RV Resort
See what campground others like best in San Francisco
Poll:What is your favorite place to camp in San Francisco??
Angel Island | Candlestick RV Park | China Camp | Mount Diablo State Park | Mt. Tamalpais State Park | Novato RV Park | Petaluma KOA | Samuel P. Taylor State Park | San Francisco RV Resort
See what campground others like best in San Francisco
Angel Island
You can camp on the island, limited to tent camping only. Wake up with a view of the whole bay!
Candlestick RV Park
About 200 sites for RVs and tents, near the football stadium. The closest campground to the city.
China Camp
On the shore of San Pablo Bay, about 20 miles north of the city. Some of the best weather in the area, with more than 200 fog-free days a year.
Mount Diablo State Park
Camping year round. The Bay Area's tallest peak with a view that some say is surpassed only by that of 19,000-foot Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. About 30 miles east.
Mt. Tamalpais State Park
Spectacular views from the 2,571-foot peak. Limited camping sites, reservations are required. About 20 miles north.
Novato RV Park
68 sites, 25 miles north of San Francisco. You can get a 10% discount on your stay at this campground (along with other RV-focused travel resources) through Good Sam Club or join their Camp Club USA for savings up to 50%.
Petaluma KOA
39 miles north of San Francisco. 300 sites and all the amenities, including guided tours to San Francisco.
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Camp sites in redwood groves. About 35 miles from the city, north on US Hwy 101 and west of San Rafael.
San Francisco RV Resort
Just 15 minutes south of San Francisco in the town of Pacifica, it has ocean views and full hookups but has small sites that are close together. You can get a 10% discount on your stay at this campground (along with other RV-focused travel resources) through Good Sam Club or join their Camp Club USA for savings up to 50%.