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Berry Creek Rancheria RV Park
South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (CA)
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area within Eldorado National Forest. Its remote setting offers visitors an authentic outdoor camping experience.
(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground
Silver Valley Campground is situated in the Calveras Ranger District near Lake Alpine, surrounded by timber and close to trailheads. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis for early openings and late closings, depending on weather conditi...
From $32/night
Van Vleck Bunkhouse
Van Vleck Bunkhouse offers a rustic camping experience year-round, accessible via a challenging 6-mile winter trek for skilled backcountry skiers or by road in summer for hiking and horseback riding. The bunkhouse, built in 1957, overlooks a sceni...
From $75/night
Middle Meadows
Middle Meadows Campground is a serene getaway, distanced from urban noise. It features various recreational activities and is surrounded by stunning scenery ideal for sightseeing, birding, and wildlife viewing.
From $25/night
Dark Day Campground
Bullards Bar Reservoir is situated on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2,000 feet, around 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It features a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and stretches over 16 miles in length. The reservoir boas...
From $72/night
White Cloud
White Cloud Campground is situated near Hwy 20 in a wooded area, six miles from Scotts Flat Reservoir. It features access to the Pioneer Trail for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The campground accommodates both RV and tent camping, but ...
From $24/night
Wawona Campground
Wawona Campground is situated in Yosemite National Park, 27 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4000 feet, and offers access to stunning natural features, including the nearby Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The campground, which has h...
From $36/night
Loon Lake Chalet
Loon Lake Chalet, located next to Loon Lake, provides year-round access for backcountry skiing and hiking, featuring stunning views of the Sierras. The three-story chalet offers a semi-rustic experience rather than hotel luxuries. Built in 1989 by...
Skillman
Skillman Campground offers spacious individual sites suitable for trucks with trailers, some equipped with horse pens and water troughs. It is situated in the Tahoe National Forest near Nevada City and three historic mining towns.
From $18/night
Indian Valley Outpost Resort
From $25/night
Tunnel Mills Ii
Tunnel Mills Group Campground is situated by the East Fork of the North Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest, accessible from Interstate 80. The campground offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, and hunting in a picturesque setting.
From $99/night
White Wolf Campground
White Wolf Campground is closed for winter and typically opens from mid-July to mid to late September, depending on Tioga Road conditions. Located off Tioga Road at 8,000 feet, it's about an hour from Yosemite Valley and offers nearby trailheads t...
From $28/night
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the 2025 season and requires reservations, with no first-come, first-served sites available. Located at 7,200 feet in Yosemite National Park, it offers stunning natural sights, including waterfalls and gra...
North Fork (CA)
North Fork Campground is situated by the North Fork of the American River in Tahoe National Forest, near Interstate 80. It offers recreational activities such as fishing and swimming. The location is noted for its scenic beauty.
French Meadows
French Meadows Campground, situated by French Meadows Reservoir and 40 miles from Foresthill, offers fishing, boating, and hiking trails. It is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. The area attracts visitors for its recreational a...
From $24/night
Lewis
Lewis Campground is situated on French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east of Foresthill. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking trails. The campground is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
From $20/night
Yosemite Creek Campground
Yosemite Creek Campground is currently closed for winter. It is a secluded spot nestled among pines, accessible via a rough 5-mile dirt road. Motorhomes and trailers are not permitted.
From $24/night
Coyote Group
Coyote Group Campground is situated on the northeast side of French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from Foresthill. It offers fishing, boating, and trail opportunities in a remote setting. The campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe ...
From $143/night
Gates Group
Gates Group Campground is situated on the North Fork American River, near the French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles from Foresthill. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and various trails. The location is ...
From $165/night
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Berry Creek Rancheria RV Park
South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (CA)
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area within Eldorado National Forest. Its remote setting offers visitors an authentic outdoor camping experience.
(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground
Silver Valley Campground is situated in the Calveras Ranger District near Lake Alpine, surrounded by timber and close to trailheads. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis for early openings and late closings, depending on weather conditi...
From $32/night
Van Vleck Bunkhouse
Van Vleck Bunkhouse offers a rustic camping experience year-round, accessible via a challenging 6-mile winter trek for skilled backcountry skiers or by road in summer for hiking and horseback riding. The bunkhouse, built in 1957, overlooks a sceni...
From $75/night
Middle Meadows
Middle Meadows Campground is a serene getaway, distanced from urban noise. It features various recreational activities and is surrounded by stunning scenery ideal for sightseeing, birding, and wildlife viewing.
From $25/night
Dark Day Campground
Bullards Bar Reservoir is situated on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2,000 feet, around 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It features a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and stretches over 16 miles in length. The reservoir boas...
From $72/night
White Cloud
White Cloud Campground is situated near Hwy 20 in a wooded area, six miles from Scotts Flat Reservoir. It features access to the Pioneer Trail for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The campground accommodates both RV and tent camping, but ...
From $24/night
Wawona Campground
Wawona Campground is situated in Yosemite National Park, 27 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4000 feet, and offers access to stunning natural features, including the nearby Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The campground, which has h...
From $36/night
Loon Lake Chalet
Loon Lake Chalet, located next to Loon Lake, provides year-round access for backcountry skiing and hiking, featuring stunning views of the Sierras. The three-story chalet offers a semi-rustic experience rather than hotel luxuries. Built in 1989 by...
Skillman
Skillman Campground offers spacious individual sites suitable for trucks with trailers, some equipped with horse pens and water troughs. It is situated in the Tahoe National Forest near Nevada City and three historic mining towns.
From $18/night
Indian Valley Outpost Resort
From $25/night
Tunnel Mills Ii
Tunnel Mills Group Campground is situated by the East Fork of the North Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest, accessible from Interstate 80. The campground offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, and hunting in a picturesque setting.
From $99/night
White Wolf Campground
White Wolf Campground is closed for winter and typically opens from mid-July to mid to late September, depending on Tioga Road conditions. Located off Tioga Road at 8,000 feet, it's about an hour from Yosemite Valley and offers nearby trailheads t...
From $28/night
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the 2025 season and requires reservations, with no first-come, first-served sites available. Located at 7,200 feet in Yosemite National Park, it offers stunning natural sights, including waterfalls and gra...
North Fork (CA)
North Fork Campground is situated by the North Fork of the American River in Tahoe National Forest, near Interstate 80. It offers recreational activities such as fishing and swimming. The location is noted for its scenic beauty.
French Meadows
French Meadows Campground, situated by French Meadows Reservoir and 40 miles from Foresthill, offers fishing, boating, and hiking trails. It is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. The area attracts visitors for its recreational a...
From $24/night
Lewis
Lewis Campground is situated on French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east of Foresthill. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking trails. The campground is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
From $20/night
Yosemite Creek Campground
Yosemite Creek Campground is currently closed for winter. It is a secluded spot nestled among pines, accessible via a rough 5-mile dirt road. Motorhomes and trailers are not permitted.
From $24/night
Coyote Group
Coyote Group Campground is situated on the northeast side of French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from Foresthill. It offers fishing, boating, and trail opportunities in a remote setting. The campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe ...
From $143/night
Gates Group
Gates Group Campground is situated on the North Fork American River, near the French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles from Foresthill. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and various trails. The location is ...
From $165/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, Loon Lake Chalet 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. Wawona 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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