Highest-rated campgrounds in San Jose, according to Yelp
Camping is a growing leisure activity with no signs of slowing down. According to KOA's 2022 North American Camping report, close to 57 million households in the U.S. and Canada took at least one camping trip in the last year, with tent camping being the most popular way to sleep outdoors.
There are many factors to consider when planning a camping trip, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their unit.
On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.
The National Park Services manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds too. According to the North American Camping report, more than half of people tend to camp within 100 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.
People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time, up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in San Jose using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#26. Alameda County Fairgrounds RV Park
- Rating: 2.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 4501 Pleasanton Ave Pleasanton, CA 94566
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
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#25. Thousand Trails Preserve Ranger Station
- Rating: 2.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 12895 Uvas Rd Morgan Hill, CA 95037
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#24. Thousand Trails Morgan Hill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Address: 12895 Uvas Rd Morgan Hill, CA 95037
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds, Resorts
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#23. Santa Cruz Ranch Campground
- Rating: 2.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 917 Disc Dr Scotts Valley, CA 95066
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
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#22. Oak Dell RV Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 12790 Watsonville Rd Morgan Hill, CA 95020
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#21. Betabel RV Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 9664 Betabel Rd San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
- Categories: Campgrounds, Venues & Event Spaces, RV Rental
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#20. Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 4514 Roop Rd Gilroy, CA 95020
- Categories: Hiking, Campgrounds, Parks
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#19. Smithwoods R V Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 4770 Hwy 9 Felton, CA 95018
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#18. Lupin Lodge
- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 20600 Aldercroft Heights Rd Los Gatos, CA 95033
- Categories: Campgrounds, Hotels, Nudist
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#17. Del Valle Regional Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (433 reviews)
- Address: 7000 Del Valle Rd Livermore, CA 94550
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds, Fishing
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#16. Dumbarton Quarry Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 9400 Quarry Road Fremont, CA 94555
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#15. Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort
- Rating: 4.0/5 (203 reviews)
- Address: 4980 Hwy 9 Felton, CA 95018
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#14. Mount Hermon Christian Camps & Conference Center
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 37 Conference Dr Mount Hermon, CA 95041
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#13. Sanborn County Park
- Rating: 4.0/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 16055 Sanborn Rd Saratoga, CA 95070
- Categories: Parks, Hiking, Campgrounds
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#12. CityTeam Camp MayMac
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 9115 E Zayante Rd Felton, CA 95018
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Community Service/Non-Profit, Campgrounds
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#11. Black Mountain Backpack Camp
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Monte Bello Rd Los Altos, CA 94022
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#10. Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 18600 W Corral Hollow Rd Tracy, CA 95376
- Categories: Campgrounds, Race Tracks
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#9. Redwood Resort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 150 Grove St Boulder Creek, CA 95006
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#8. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (649 reviews)
- Address: 21600 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek, CA 95006
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds, Hiking
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#7. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (543 reviews)
- Address: 101 Big Trees Park Rd. Felton, CA 95018
- Categories: Parks, Hiking, Campgrounds
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#6. Mount Madonna County Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 7850 Pole Line Rd Watsonville, CA 95076
- Categories: Parks, Hiking, Campgrounds
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#5. Easter Seals Camp Harmon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 16403 Highway 9 Boulder Creek, CA 95006
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#4. Redwood Christian Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 15000 Two Bar Rd Boulder Creek, CA 95006
- Categories: Campgrounds, Churches
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#3. Uvas Canyon County Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Address: 8515 Croy Rd Morgan Hill, CA 95037
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds, Hiking
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#2. Lupin Lodge
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 20600 Aldercroft Hts Los Gatos, CA 95033
- Categories: American (New), Campgrounds
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#1. Koinonia Conference Grounds
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1605 Eureka Canyon Rd Watsonville, CA 95076
- Categories: Campgrounds, Summer Camps
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