Best camping near San Rafael
36 campgrounds · 36 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · off-season
Explore the best camping near San Rafael, 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 36 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Aquatic Park Cove
Prime
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 65°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 92: live conditions (prime) · 4.0★ from 1 review · 584 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Bootjack campground
Prime
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
Bootjack Campground is located in the Sierra National Forest of California and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The campground has 21…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 272 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Pantoll campground
Prime
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
Pantoll Campground, located in the state of California, is a picturesque camping area nestled in the heart of Mount Tamalpais State Park. The campground offers a variety of…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 285 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#4
China Camp State Park
Good
1.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Coastal flood advisory· Comfortable day · high 71°F
China Camp State Park camping area in California features 30 primitive campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. The park boasts breathtaking views of the San…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 252 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#5
Marin Park RV
Good
2.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Coastal flood advisory· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Marin Park RV Camping Area, located in California, offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides full hook-up sites with water, electricity, and sewer…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 382 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Camp Taylor
Prime
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Taylor Camping Area in California is a first-come-first-serve campground with 48 campsites. The campground is situated in a beautiful pine and fir forest with stunning views…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 106 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Madrone Group Camp
Prime
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Madrone Group Camp is a campground located in the state of California. Situated in a picturesque location, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 104 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#8
Orchard Hill Campground
Prime
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Orchard Hill Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a stunning natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 105 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#9
New Woodland Group Camp
Prime
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 77°F· No active weather warnings
New Woodland Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 545 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#10
Wildcat View Group Camp
Prime
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 77°F· No active weather warnings
Wildcat View Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides spacious…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 542 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#11
Browers Garden Camping - No reservation needed
Prime
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 77°F· No active weather warnings
Brower's Garden is a no reservation needed camping area in California with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The nearby activities include hiking and…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 227 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Rowser Garden Camping (No reservation needed)
Prime
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 77°F· No active weather warnings
Rowser Garden Camping, located in California, is a fantastic camping area for outdoor enthusiasts. One of its standout features is that no reservations are needed, allowing…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 227 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#13
Gillespie Youth Camp
Prime
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 77°F· No active weather warnings
Gillespie Youth Camp in California offers a primitive, group-style camping experience with no established campsites or individual reservations—permits are typically required for…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 556 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Kayak Group Camp - Pre Booking Required
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Coastal flood advisory· Mild day · high 65°F
Kayak Group Camp – Pre Booking Required is a reservable, developed group camping area in California’s picturesque Lake Sonoma Recreation Area. Reservations and fees are required…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 544 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Site 10 - Pre Booking Required
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Coastal flood advisory· Mild day · high 65°F
Site 10 is a popular camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides well-maintained…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 544 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near San Rafael
The San Rafael area has 36 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 Rafael
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.