Best camping near Half Moon Bay
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Half Moon Bay, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Good
1.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Mild day · high 61°F
Half Moon Bay State Beach, located in California, offers a picturesque camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities for campers, including…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 192 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Sweetwood Group Camp
Good
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Mild day · high 61°F
Sweetwood Group Camp is a beautiful camping area located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. The area is surrounded by stunning views of granite peaks…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 192 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Camp Jones Gulch YMCA
Prime
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Jones Gulch is a beautiful YMCA campsite located in the hills of California. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is close to various trails…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 171 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
San Mateo Memorial County Park
Prime
14.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
San Mateo Memorial County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled amongst the scenic beauty of the surrounding nature, this campground…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 130 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Shaw Flat Trail Camp (primitive)
Prime
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Shaw Flat Trail Camp is a primitive camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a unique and serene camping…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 159 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Dispersed Camping
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Mild day · high 61°F
Dispersed Camping is a camping area located in California that offers a backcountry camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This camping area does not provide any amenities…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 244 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Butano State Park
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Butano State Park in California offers a serene camping experience with scenic views of the redwood forest. The park has 21 walk-in campsites, each with a fire pit and picnic…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Tarwater Trail Camp (primitive)
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Tarwater Trail Camp is a primitive camping area located in California's Los Padres National Forest. The campsite offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and valleys…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 169 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Black Mountain Backpack Camp
Prime
17.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Black Mountain Backpack Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. With its beautiful natural surroundings, this campground offers a serene getaway for…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 296 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Portola Redwoods State Park
Prime
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Portola Redwoods State Park is a fantastic camping destination located in the state of California. This scenic campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 209 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Camp Host
Prime
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
The Camp Host Camping Area in California boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming in nearby lakes and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 184 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
53 (Accessible)
Prime
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
The state of California offers a plethora of accessible camping areas, with 53 options to choose from. These campgrounds provide amenities that cater to campers with disabilities…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 189 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Slate Creek Trail Camp
Prime
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Slate Creek Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the beautiful wilderness, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 222 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Gazos Mountain Camp
Prime
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Gazos Mountain Camp in California offers established campsites within a peaceful, forested setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains, ideal for group camping. Reservations and a permit…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Ben Ries Campground
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Ben Ries Campground is a serene camping area located in California. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Half Moon Bay
The Half Moon Bay area has 16 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Half Moon Bay
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.