Although temperatures can dip in the winter months, most of the RV parks near San Francisco stay open year-round. The average rate for a RV park in the San Francisco region runs between $40 and $75 a night during the peak summer season. Most campgrounds charge more for sites with waterfront property or views.
Situated one hour north of San Francisco, the Olema RV Resort & Campground is amidst the Point Reyes National Seashore, a 65,000-acre region filled with pristine green rolling hills and shoreline. The resort offers 165 campsites, each of which comes outfitted with a fire pit and a picnic table. Some of the sites feature full hook-ups, and the entire campground provides free Wi-Fi access. Guests of the campground can hike to the nearby beach or enjoy an afternoon of bird watching. On-site amenities include a playground, tether ball, horseshoe pits and volleyball courts.
Olema RV Resort & Campground
10155 Highway 1
Olema, CA 94950
415-663-8106
olemaranch.com
Just 15 minutes south of San Francisco, the San Francisco RV Resort sits along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The campground features 182 campsites, many of which come outfitted with electricity, sewer and water hook-ups. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi access, laundry facilities, hot showers and restrooms. The campground offers a heated swimming pool, a hot tub, an arcade and a playground for children. An on-site store sells camping supplies and souvenirs.
San Francisco RV Resort
700 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
800-822-1250
sanfranciscorvresort.com
The San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA, located a little more than 35 miles north of San Francisco, offers 312 campsites. The campgrounds include a large playground, an outdoor movie theater, a rock wall, a hot tub, a swimming pool and an inflatable waterslide. The campsite plans scores of on-site activities, including karaoke night and hayrides. Guests can secure guided tours of San Francisco which depart from the campgrounds. The surrounding region also offers two golf courses and numerous outlet malls.
San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA
20 Rainsville Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-763-1492
koa.com/where/ca/05330