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Ahart Campground
Ahart Campground is situated on the scenic banks of the North Fork of the American River, near French Meadows Reservoir in the Sierra mountains. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking amidst stunning mountain landscapes...
From $20/night
Crane Valley
Crane Valley Group Campground will be closed for the entire 2019 - 2028 camping season due to extensive hazard tree removal. The campground, located near Bass Lake, can host up to 7 groups and is surrounded by a dense forest of oak, cedar, and pin...
Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines Campground is closed for winter but allows reservations up to five months in advance, starting on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Given its popularity, sites often sell out quickly, so it's advised to log in to your account be...
From $36/night
North Pines Campground
North Pines Campground will implement a one-time Early Access Lottery for the 2026 season, allowing selected applicants to reserve sites for the entire season, with remaining availability released on February 15. Campsites can be reserved up to fi...
From $36/night
Recreation Point
Recreation Point is a cove at Bass Lake with tent-only overnight sites and group picnic areas for 30-100 people. It features four camping sites—Knoll, Lagoon, Scout, and Acorn—and separate picnic areas named Cove, Oak Point, and South Park. The lo...
From $239/night
Upper Pines Campground
Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park can be reserved up to five months in advance, with reservations opening on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Due to high demand, it's recommended to log into your account beforehand, as sites...
From $36/night
Forks Campground (Sierra)
Forks Campground is situated on a hillside with views of Bass Lake and features a forested environment of cedar, ponderosa pine, and oak trees. Some campsites offer limited lake views, while others are located near a creek.
From $52/night
Orland Buttes
Orland Buttes Recreation Area is located at Black Butte Lake, 100 miles north of Sacramento, CA. It serves as a popular destination for water sports and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy a scenic getaway with family and friends.
From $20/night
Masterson Group Campground
Masterson Group Campground, located in the Mendocino National Forest, is ideal for gatherings, featuring spacious grassy meadows encircled by lush pines. It provides a serene and peaceful outdoor setting for visitors.
Carlton
Carlton Campground is situated by the North Yuba River near Highway 49, 13 miles from Downieville. It offers various recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Fo...
From $24/night
Indian Valley
Indian Valley Campground, located near the North Yuba River off Highway 49, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and gold panning. It is situated approximately 11 miles west of Downieville. The campground is oper...
From $48/night
Fiddle Creek
Fiddle Creek Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, near Highway 49 and 12 miles from Downieville. It offers various recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe ...
From $24/night
Cal-ida
Cal-Ida Campground is situated on Highway 49, near the North Yuba River and 13 miles from Downieville. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
From $24/night
Rocky Rest
Rocky Rest Campground, situated off Highway 49 near Downieville, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is part of the North Yuba River area. It is operated and maintained by the Ta...
From $24/night
Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is located next to Bass Lake within a large Ponderosa pine forest. It offers double, triple, and quad accommodations, making it a great spot for various recreational activities and sightseeing.
From $208/night
Spring Cove
Spring Cove Campground is situated across from Bass Lake, surrounded by oak, pine, and cedar trees, making it ideal for tents and small RVs. The shaded campsites are closely clustered, providing a cozy atmosphere. The area is a favored summer spot...
From $52/night
Wishon Bass Lake
Wishon Campground is situated near Bass Lake and features a shady environment created by manzanita, oak, cedar, and pine trees, along with dense undergrowth for privacy. Some camping sites provide views of the lake.
From $104/night
Camp Candy Cap
From $50/night
Indian Springs
Indian Springs Campground is situated in the Tahoe National Forest near the South Yuba River, about three miles west of Big Bend. It offers activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, while also holding historical importance along the Californi...
From $24/night
Big Bend Group (Yuba River)
Big Bend Group Campground, situated 19 miles west of Truckee, California, in the Tahoe National Forest at 5,700 feet elevation, offers fishing and hiking opportunities. The site is historically significant as part of the California Emigrant Trail....
From $95/night
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Ahart Campground
Ahart Campground is situated on the scenic banks of the North Fork of the American River, near French Meadows Reservoir in the Sierra mountains. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking amidst stunning mountain landscapes...
From $20/night
Crane Valley
Crane Valley Group Campground will be closed for the entire 2019 - 2028 camping season due to extensive hazard tree removal. The campground, located near Bass Lake, can host up to 7 groups and is surrounded by a dense forest of oak, cedar, and pin...
Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines Campground is closed for winter but allows reservations up to five months in advance, starting on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Given its popularity, sites often sell out quickly, so it's advised to log in to your account be...
From $36/night
North Pines Campground
North Pines Campground will implement a one-time Early Access Lottery for the 2026 season, allowing selected applicants to reserve sites for the entire season, with remaining availability released on February 15. Campsites can be reserved up to fi...
From $36/night
Recreation Point
Recreation Point is a cove at Bass Lake with tent-only overnight sites and group picnic areas for 30-100 people. It features four camping sites—Knoll, Lagoon, Scout, and Acorn—and separate picnic areas named Cove, Oak Point, and South Park. The lo...
From $239/night
Upper Pines Campground
Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park can be reserved up to five months in advance, with reservations opening on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Due to high demand, it's recommended to log into your account beforehand, as sites...
From $36/night
Forks Campground (Sierra)
Forks Campground is situated on a hillside with views of Bass Lake and features a forested environment of cedar, ponderosa pine, and oak trees. Some campsites offer limited lake views, while others are located near a creek.
From $52/night
Orland Buttes
Orland Buttes Recreation Area is located at Black Butte Lake, 100 miles north of Sacramento, CA. It serves as a popular destination for water sports and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy a scenic getaway with family and friends.
From $20/night
Masterson Group Campground
Masterson Group Campground, located in the Mendocino National Forest, is ideal for gatherings, featuring spacious grassy meadows encircled by lush pines. It provides a serene and peaceful outdoor setting for visitors.
Carlton
Carlton Campground is situated by the North Yuba River near Highway 49, 13 miles from Downieville. It offers various recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Fo...
From $24/night
Indian Valley
Indian Valley Campground, located near the North Yuba River off Highway 49, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and gold panning. It is situated approximately 11 miles west of Downieville. The campground is oper...
From $48/night
Fiddle Creek
Fiddle Creek Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, near Highway 49 and 12 miles from Downieville. It offers various recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe ...
From $24/night
Cal-ida
Cal-Ida Campground is situated on Highway 49, near the North Yuba River and 13 miles from Downieville. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
From $24/night
Rocky Rest
Rocky Rest Campground, situated off Highway 49 near Downieville, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is part of the North Yuba River area. It is operated and maintained by the Ta...
From $24/night
Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is located next to Bass Lake within a large Ponderosa pine forest. It offers double, triple, and quad accommodations, making it a great spot for various recreational activities and sightseeing.
From $208/night
Spring Cove
Spring Cove Campground is situated across from Bass Lake, surrounded by oak, pine, and cedar trees, making it ideal for tents and small RVs. The shaded campsites are closely clustered, providing a cozy atmosphere. The area is a favored summer spot...
From $52/night
Wishon Bass Lake
Wishon Campground is situated near Bass Lake and features a shady environment created by manzanita, oak, cedar, and pine trees, along with dense undergrowth for privacy. Some camping sites provide views of the lake.
From $104/night
Camp Candy Cap
From $50/night
Indian Springs
Indian Springs Campground is situated in the Tahoe National Forest near the South Yuba River, about three miles west of Big Bend. It offers activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, while also holding historical importance along the Californi...
From $24/night
Big Bend Group (Yuba River)
Big Bend Group Campground, situated 19 miles west of Truckee, California, in the Tahoe National Forest at 5,700 feet elevation, offers fishing and hiking opportunities. The site is historically significant as part of the California Emigrant Trail....
From $95/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, Lower Pines Campground 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. Lower Pines 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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