Camping Near San Francisco, CA
There are 292 campgrounds within driving distance of San Francisco, CA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK), about 2 miles away. 26 of the closest are free. 12 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near San Francisco (279). Prefer primitive, off-grid spots? Browse dispersed camping near San Francisco (274).
Closest campgrounds to San Francisco
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) — 2 mi from San Francisco · Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) · Vistas 8.5
- Rob Hill Campground — 3 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free · Vistas 8.5
- Rob Hill Group Campground — 3 mi from San Francisco · Rob Hill Group Campground · ~$10/night · Vistas 8
- Kirby Cove — 5 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free · Vistas 9
- Ridge Sites — 6 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND — 6 mi from San Francisco · KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 9.5
- Sunrise Sites — 6 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Site 10 — 6 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Kayak Group Camp — 6 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- East Bay Sites — 6 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Bicentennial — 7 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free · Vistas 8.5
- BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND — 7 mi from San Francisco · BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.7
- Hawk Camp — 8 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free · Vistas 7.4
- Haypress Campground — 9 mi from San Francisco · Haypress Campground · Vistas 7.5
- Frank Valley Group Horse Campground — 11 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Steep Ravine - Stinson Beach — 12 mi from San Francisco · Marin - Stinson Beach · ~$25/night · Vistas 9
- Alice Eastwood Group Campground — 13 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free · Vistas 8
- New Woodland Group Camp — 13 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Wildcat View Group Camp — 13 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Gillespie Youth Camp — 13 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Sibley Back Pack Camp — 13 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Steep Ravine Cabins - Mt Tam — 13 mi from San Francisco · Marin - Stinson Beach · $100/night · Vistas 9.5
- Pantoll Campground — 13 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Pantoll Campground - Mt Tam — 13 mi from San Francisco · Marin - Mt Tamalpais · $35/night · Vistas 8.5
- Steep Ravine Environmental Campground — 14 mi from San Francisco · CA · Vistas 8.3
- Pal Camp — 14 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Girls Camp — 14 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Bootjack Campground — 14 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Trails End — 14 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
- Bort Meadow Group Camp — 16 mi from San Francisco · CA · Free
Open the interactive map near San Francisco to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near San Francisco FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to San Francisco?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK), roughly 2 miles from San Francisco, CA. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near San Francisco?
Yes. 279 campgrounds near San Francisco, CA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near San Francisco page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 12 of the spots near San Francisco listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.