Best camping near San Mateo
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near San Mateo, 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 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Jones Gulch YMCA
Prime
17.0 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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#2
Black Mountain Backpack Camp
Prime
17.4 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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#3
San Mateo Memorial County Park
Prime
17.6 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
Sweetwood Group Camp
Good
7.7 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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#5
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Good
8.0 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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#6
Shaw Flat Trail Camp (primitive)
Prime
18.5 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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#7
Dispersed Camping
Good
9.2 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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#8
Tarwater Trail Camp (primitive)
Prime
19.4 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
Portola Redwoods State Park
Prime
19.6 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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#10
Aquatic Park Cove
Prime
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Aquatic Park Cove is a popular camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to its visitors. It features well-maintained restroom facilities and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 4.0★ from 1 review · 568 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Anthony Chabot Family Campground
Prime
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Anthony Chabot Family Campground is a popular camping area located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to provide a comfortable camping experience for…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 453 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Prime
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Anthony Chabot Regional Park is a popular camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. It features…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 443 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Candlestick RV Park
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Mild day · high 62°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…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 598 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near San Mateo
The San Mateo area has 13 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 San Mateo
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.