Highest-rated campgrounds in the San Francisco area by visitors

Camping is a favorite leisure activity among Americans of all stripes. According to KOA's 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, the number of camping households in the United States has increased by 67% over the last decade. As of this year, 1 in 4 leisure trips involves camping.

When planning a camping trip, many factors must be considered, 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 units.

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 Service 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 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, more than half of people tend to camp within 150 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 the San Francisco area using data from Yelp as of Aug. 19, 2025. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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San Francisco RV Resort

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#17. San Francisco RV Resort

- Rating: 2.8/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 700 Palmetto Ave. Pacifica, California
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Tradewinds RV Park of Vallejo

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#16. Tradewinds RV Park of Vallejo

- Rating: 2.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 239 Lincoln Road West Vallejo, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Lawson's Landing

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#15. Lawson's Landing

- Rating: 2.9/5 (264 reviews)
- Address: 137 Marine View Drive Dillon Beach, California
- Categories: Boating, Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Olema Campground

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#14. Olema Campground

- Rating: 3.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Address: 10155 Hwy 1 Olema, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Novato RV Park

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#13. Novato RV Park

- Rating: 3.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1530 Armstrong Ave. Novato, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

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San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA

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#12. San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA

- Rating: 3.3/5 (416 reviews)
- Address: 20 Rainsville Road Petaluma, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Betabel RV Park

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#11. Betabel RV Park

- Rating: 3.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 9664 Betabel Road San Juan Bautista, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Venues & Event Spaces, RV Rental
- Read more on Yelp

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

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#10. Anthony Chabot Regional Park

- Rating: 3.6/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 9999 Redwood Road Castro Valley, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Half Moon Bay RV Park

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#9. Half Moon Bay RV Park

- Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 460 Wavecrest Road Half Moon Bay, California
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Samuel P Taylor State Park

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#8. Samuel P Taylor State Park

- Rating: 4.2/5 (226 reviews)
- Address: 8889 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Lagunitas, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

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Sanborn County Park

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#7. Sanborn County Park

- Rating: 4.2/5 (169 reviews)
- Address: 16055 Sanborn Road Saratoga, California
- Categories: Parks, Hiking, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Mount Diablo State Park

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#6. Mount Diablo State Park

- Rating: 4.3/5 (383 reviews)
- Address: 96 Mitchell Canyon Road Clayton, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds, Hiking
- Read more on Yelp

Coast Camp - Point Reyes National Seashore

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#5. Coast Camp - Point Reyes National Seashore

- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1 Bear Valley Road Coast Trail and Firelane Trail Point Reyes Station, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Wildcat Camp

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#4. Wildcat Camp

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Hiking, Beaches
- Read more on Yelp

Kirby Cove

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#3. Kirby Cove

- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Address: Kirby Cove Road Sausalito, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

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Steep Ravine Environmental Campground

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#2. Steep Ravine Environmental Campground

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: Shoreline Hwy 1 Mill Valley, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Sequoians Clothes Free Club

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#1. Sequoians Clothes Free Club

- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 10200 Cull Canyon Road Castro Valley, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Swimming Pools, Hiking
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.