Best camping near Half Moon Bay
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · 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 18 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· Light wildfire smoke · Light· 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 100: 237 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Sweetwood Group Camp
Good
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· 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 100: 233 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Dispersed Camping
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· 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 100: 288 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Camp Jones Gulch YMCA
Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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 100: 254 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Homestead Flat Youth Camp
Good
14.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
I don't have reliable specific data about Homestead Flat Youth Camp's amenities, site count, camping type, or facilities beyond its location near Los Altos, California. Without…
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#6
San Mateo Memorial County Park
Good
14.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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 100: 206 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Shaw Flat Trail Camp (primitive)
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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…
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#8
Butano State Park
Good
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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 100: 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Candlestick RV Park
Good
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Candlestick RV Park in California offers stunning views of San Francisco Bay and its surrounding cityscape. It is conveniently located near a variety of activities including…
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#10
Tarwater Trail Camp (primitive)
Good
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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…
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#11
Black Mountain Backpack Camp
Good
17.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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 100: 456 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Portola Redwoods State Park
Good
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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 100: 297 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Hike and Bike Campsites
Good
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Hike and Bike Campsites is a tent camping facility operated by Portola Redwoods State Park near Saratoga in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. The campground charges a fee…
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#14
Camp Host
Good
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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…
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#15
53 (Accessible)
Good
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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…
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Camping near Half Moon Bay
The Half Moon Bay area has 18 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.