Best camping near Redwood City
21 campgrounds · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Redwood City, 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 21 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Black Mountain Backpack Camp
Prime
12.9 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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#2
Camp Jones Gulch YMCA
Prime
14.6 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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#3
San Mateo Memorial County Park
Prime
15.6 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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#4
Shaw Flat Trail Camp (primitive)
Prime
15.8 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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#5
Portola Redwoods State Park
Prime
16.2 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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#6
Tarwater Trail Camp (primitive)
Prime
16.4 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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#7
Slate Creek Trail Camp
Prime
16.6 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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#8
Camp Host
Prime
16.8 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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#9
53 (Accessible)
Prime
16.8 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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#10
Frog Flat Camp
Prime
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Frog Flat Campground in California's Sierra National Forest offers a peaceful, forested setting with 5 first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits required. It’s…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 283 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Main Camp
Prime
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Located in the state of California, Main Camp camping area offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to make visitors' stay…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 286 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Butano State Park
Prime
19.0 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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#13
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Prime
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
One of the beautiful camping areas in California is nestled in a serene location. This campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 416 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Lane-Sunset Trail Camp
Prime
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Lane-Sunset Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a scenic natural environment, this campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 122 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Walden West Outdoor School
Prime
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Walden West Outdoor School camping area is located in Saratoga, California and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains. The campsite is situated near…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 344 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Redwood City
The Redwood City area has 21 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 Redwood City
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.