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Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)
Bear River Group Campground features four group campsites near the Lower Bear River Reservoir, surrounded by mixed pine forests and Sierra Nevada air, making it ideal for group retreats. Nearby is the smaller Upper Bear River Reservoir, covering 1...
From $145/night
Meadowview Campground
Starting Summer 2026, Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations for all campsites during peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Located near Pinecrest Lake, the campground offers various camping options, a beach, marina, and access...
From $38/night
Collins Lake
Pinecrest
Pinecrest is a campground located by Pinecrest Lake, 30 miles east of Sonora, at 5600 feet elevation. It offers a beach, marina, shopping center, recreation cabins, and access to hiking trails. Pets are allowed if they follow local leash laws.
From $40/night
Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley campground, nestled in the central Sierra Nevada, features stunning views within a mixed conifer forest. It is located near Cherry Valley Dam and offers lake access through a hiking trail. Access to the campground involves a winding ...
From $33/night
Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Hodgdon Meadow Campground, situated in Yosemite National Park at 4,875 feet elevation, offers stunning views of waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoias. Campsites can be reserved up to five months in advance, with popular dates often sellin...
From $36/night
Dimond O
Dimond O is conveniently situated near the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park and Hetch Hetchy. It lies by the picturesque Middle Fork Toulumne River, offering opportunities for wading and fly fishing. Visitors can enjoy warm summer d...
From $38/night
Crane Flat Campground
Crane Flat Campground, located in Yosemite National Park at 6,200 feet, is currently closed for winter. Visitors are urged to protect young plants by keeping wheels on parking pads. Due to high demand, reservations are highly competitive and shoul...
From $36/night
Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek Group Campground in the Crystal Basin area offers a scenic setting ideal for group gatherings. It's located less than 2 miles from Ice House Reservoir, which provides activities like motor boating and jet skiing. The surrounding Eldor...
From $125/night
Hidden View
Hidden View Campground, situated at Hensley Lake in central California, offers recreational activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, attracting increasing visitors annually. The 1,500-acre lake, formed by Hidden Dam, features over 20 miles o...
From $20/night
Forbes Creek
Forbes Creek Group Campground is situated near Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest. It offers activities like fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
From $132/night
Giant Gap
Giant Gap Campground is situated on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 15 miles from Foresthill. It offers various outdoor activities, including fishing, canoeing, OHV riding, and hiking. Visitors appreciate the scen...
From $24/night
Shirttail Creek
Shirttail Campground is situated on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 15 miles from Foresthill. It offers activities such as fishing, boating, OHV riding, and hiking. The campground is operated and maintained by the...
From $24/night
Nevada City Elks Lodge #518
From $35/night
Buck Ridge
The Buck Ridge group day-use pavilion at Hensley Lake offers amenities like picnic tables, a barbeque pit, and restroom facilities. The area features various recreational activities, including swimming, fishing, and hiking, and is conveniently loc...
Fashoda
Fashoda Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by Union Valley Reservoir, offering a picturesque camping experience. The area features activities such as swimming, sailing, boating, and fishing, along with popular hiking and biking options. ...
From $36/night
Harvey West Cabin
The Harvey West Cabin, located on the Silver Fork of the American River, accommodates up to 20 guests and offers a cozy mountain getaway with some modern amenities. Built in the early 1930s by the Sacramento Box and Lumber Company, it served as an...
From $105/night
Big Silver Group
Big Silver Group Campground provides tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. It is situated 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16 miles north on Ice House Road, near Union Valley Reservoir.
From $145/night
Robbs Hut
Robbs Hut is a serene, rustic cabin with stunning Sierra Nevada views, accessible by car in warmer months and via a 3-mile hiking trail in winter. Originally built for Forest Service rangers, it serves as a great recreational spot with nearby moun...
From $65/night
(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
Silvertip Campground is located less than a mile from Lake Alpine, with a trail connecting them. The campground's opening and closing dates may vary based on weather conditions, and this will be updated as needed. When reserving a spot, be aware o...
From $32/night
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Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)
Bear River Group Campground features four group campsites near the Lower Bear River Reservoir, surrounded by mixed pine forests and Sierra Nevada air, making it ideal for group retreats. Nearby is the smaller Upper Bear River Reservoir, covering 1...
From $145/night
Meadowview Campground
Starting Summer 2026, Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations for all campsites during peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Located near Pinecrest Lake, the campground offers various camping options, a beach, marina, and access...
From $38/night
Collins Lake
Pinecrest
Pinecrest is a campground located by Pinecrest Lake, 30 miles east of Sonora, at 5600 feet elevation. It offers a beach, marina, shopping center, recreation cabins, and access to hiking trails. Pets are allowed if they follow local leash laws.
From $40/night
Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley campground, nestled in the central Sierra Nevada, features stunning views within a mixed conifer forest. It is located near Cherry Valley Dam and offers lake access through a hiking trail. Access to the campground involves a winding ...
From $33/night
Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Hodgdon Meadow Campground, situated in Yosemite National Park at 4,875 feet elevation, offers stunning views of waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoias. Campsites can be reserved up to five months in advance, with popular dates often sellin...
From $36/night
Dimond O
Dimond O is conveniently situated near the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park and Hetch Hetchy. It lies by the picturesque Middle Fork Toulumne River, offering opportunities for wading and fly fishing. Visitors can enjoy warm summer d...
From $38/night
Crane Flat Campground
Crane Flat Campground, located in Yosemite National Park at 6,200 feet, is currently closed for winter. Visitors are urged to protect young plants by keeping wheels on parking pads. Due to high demand, reservations are highly competitive and shoul...
From $36/night
Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek Group Campground in the Crystal Basin area offers a scenic setting ideal for group gatherings. It's located less than 2 miles from Ice House Reservoir, which provides activities like motor boating and jet skiing. The surrounding Eldor...
From $125/night
Hidden View
Hidden View Campground, situated at Hensley Lake in central California, offers recreational activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, attracting increasing visitors annually. The 1,500-acre lake, formed by Hidden Dam, features over 20 miles o...
From $20/night
Forbes Creek
Forbes Creek Group Campground is situated near Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest. It offers activities like fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
From $132/night
Giant Gap
Giant Gap Campground is situated on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 15 miles from Foresthill. It offers various outdoor activities, including fishing, canoeing, OHV riding, and hiking. Visitors appreciate the scen...
From $24/night
Shirttail Creek
Shirttail Campground is situated on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 15 miles from Foresthill. It offers activities such as fishing, boating, OHV riding, and hiking. The campground is operated and maintained by the...
From $24/night
Nevada City Elks Lodge #518
From $35/night
Buck Ridge
The Buck Ridge group day-use pavilion at Hensley Lake offers amenities like picnic tables, a barbeque pit, and restroom facilities. The area features various recreational activities, including swimming, fishing, and hiking, and is conveniently loc...
Fashoda
Fashoda Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by Union Valley Reservoir, offering a picturesque camping experience. The area features activities such as swimming, sailing, boating, and fishing, along with popular hiking and biking options. ...
From $36/night
Harvey West Cabin
The Harvey West Cabin, located on the Silver Fork of the American River, accommodates up to 20 guests and offers a cozy mountain getaway with some modern amenities. Built in the early 1930s by the Sacramento Box and Lumber Company, it served as an...
From $105/night
Big Silver Group
Big Silver Group Campground provides tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. It is situated 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16 miles north on Ice House Road, near Union Valley Reservoir.
From $145/night
Robbs Hut
Robbs Hut is a serene, rustic cabin with stunning Sierra Nevada views, accessible by car in warmer months and via a 3-mile hiking trail in winter. Originally built for Forest Service rangers, it serves as a great recreational spot with nearby moun...
From $65/night
(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
Silvertip Campground is located less than a mile from Lake Alpine, with a trail connecting them. The campground's opening and closing dates may vary based on weather conditions, and this will be updated as needed. When reserving a spot, be aware o...
From $32/night
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San Mateo has 229 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near San Mateo vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near San Mateo welcome pets. Silver Creek Group Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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