Places to Camp near Big Bend, CA

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Best Camping Sites Near Big Bend, CA (147)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    1.

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    64 Photos
    351 Saves
    Kenwood, California

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is nestled in the heart of Sonoma County. We offer camping for Tents and Rv’s, two luxurious glamping sites, and tent rental if you need a tent or an extra one for the kids. Visit our website for reservations - and our reservable instantly available - no more requirement to make reservations 48 hours before arrival day.

    We release first-come, first-serve sites over the phone at 10 am. We typically have room Sunday-Thursday, but fill up on good weathered weekends from April through October.

    You can enjoy camping year-round at Sugarloaf Ridge State

    • Park 47 family camping spaces are surrounded by a large meadow bordered by a year-round stream and a hillside forest. 
    • Group campground with room for up to 50 people.
    • 2 wheelchair-accessible campsites(6, 7) with an accessible restroom and showers. The campfire pits for these sites are also accessible, with a variety of wheelchair seating areas. 
    • Ability to accommodate RVs up to 28 feet and trailers up to 24 feet. There is no dump station at the campground. 
    • Two seasonal glamping tents (April-Oct)
    • Dog’s are allowed in the campground, but not on backcountry trails and roads.
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 - $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    2.

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    26 Reviews
    33 Photos
    174 Saves
    Penngrove, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Wilderness Park

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    Skyline Wilderness Park

    22 Reviews
    65 Photos
    302 Saves
    Napa, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    4.

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    24 Reviews
    48 Photos
    187 Saves
    Deer Park, California

    Located in the heart of the beautiful Napa Valley wine country, the Park offers Napa valley camping, picnicking, swimming, and hiking trails that go through stands of coastal redwoods as well as forests of Douglas-fir, tanoak, and madrone.

    Park is open year round.

    A few drop-in sites are available on a first-come-first-serve especially during the off season.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $43 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Olema Campground

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    Olema Campground

    20 Reviews
    24 Photos
    297 Saves
    Olema, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

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    Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    32 Reviews
    102 Photos
    539 Saves
    Bodega Bay, California

    Bodega Dunes (Sonoma Coast Camping) has a potable water fill station and a dump station that service both campgrounds . There are no potable water filling areas at Wright's Beach. Do not use spigots for your filling needs. Fill up your water tanks at Bodega Dunes prior to you arrival. Maximum trailer length is 27' and hook-ups are not available. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and a paved parking spur. Running water and flush toilets are available in the bathrooms. Max occupancy is 8 people and two vehicles per campsite. All vehicles MUST stay on paved parking spurs. Any vehicles that do not fit may be taken to the overflow parking lot in the day use area. Wright's Beach does not offer group camping. When the campground is full, the overflow area on either side of the kiosk may be used for self-contained vehicles on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends, holidays and during the peak season.

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lawson's Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Lawson's Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Lawson's Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Lawson's Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Lawson's Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Lawson's Landing

    7.

    Lawson's Landing

    23 Reviews
    48 Photos
    449 Saves
    Dillon Beach, California

    Lawson’s Landing is a fishing and boating resort and campground situated at the mouth of Tomales Bay, California. Generations of families have visited the area to rest along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Lawson's Landing is located about 50 miles north of San Francisco and 20 miles west of Petaluma at Dillon Beach. The Landing was first established in 1929 and the family-owned and operated campground has been running since 1957. From camping to clamming to boating, there are so many activities to enjoy. Come discover what generations of visitors have long enjoyed. Bring your family and friends to experience the great outdoors along the beautiful Pacific coast.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Sky Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from Sky Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from Sky Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from Sky Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from Sky Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from Sky Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from China Camp State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from China Camp State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from China Camp State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from China Camp State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from China Camp State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from China Camp State Park Campground

    9.

    China Camp State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    13 Photos
    138 Saves
    San Rafael, California

    All campsites at China Camp Campground are HIKE-IN SITES for tent-camping only. Visitors must handcarry all equipment from the parking lot to the campsites. Campsites range from 50-300 yards from the parking lot. Eight persons maximum are allowed in each site. Check in time is 2pm or later and check out is Noon.

    Enroute camping is available for RV's with a grey water holding tank for one night only. No dump station or hook-ups are available. Enroute Camping is limited to space availability. Check in for enroute camping is 6pm and check out is 9am.

    A "Hike and Bike" site is available for those who travel to China Camp on foot or by bicycle.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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    Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    49 Photos
    730 Saves
    Sausalito, California

    Overview

    Kirby Cove is located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Battery Kirby. Visitors are awarded breathtaking views of San Francisco, its famous Golden Gate Bridge, and the rugged Pacific Coast of northern California. Please note: The parking area for the campground is a short walk from the campsites, so RV or car camping is not allowed at Kirby Cove Campground.__

    Recreation

    Hiking, picnicking and taking in the beautiful views from Kirby Cove are among the park's most popular activities. Visitors also enjoy exploring Battery Kirby, a historic army battery in use from 1898-1934. The Point Bonita Lighthouse and Nike Missile Site SF-88 are also close to the campsite.

    Facilities

    Hiking, picnicking and taking in the beautiful views from Kirby Cove are among the park's most popular activities. Visitors also enjoy exploring Battery Kirby, a historic army battery in use from 1898-1934. The Point Bonita Lighthouse and Nike Missile Site SF-88 are also close to the campsite.

    Natural Features

    Kirby Cove offers a coarse-sand beach with spectacular views - when it's not foggy - of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and northern San Francisco, including the historic Presidio. The cove is nestled at the foot of the craggy Marin Headlands and has beach access. A steep, mile-long trail to the cove begins at the parking area above Battery Spencer on Conzelman Road. The path descends through a stately grove of Monterey, cypress, pine and Blue Gum eucalyptus. Coastal sage and colorful Lupine dot the hillsides. Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May-Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered. Lightweight summer clothes are rarely comfortable to wear at Kirby Cove.

    Nearby Attractions

    The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of fun and interesting things to do and see. Awe-inspiring Muir Woods National Monument, with its old-growth coastal redwood forest and numerous hiking trails, is just a 20-minute drive from Kirby Cove. Mount Tamalpais State Park, with hiking and sweeping views of the Bay Area, is another 10 minutes past Muir Woods. Downtown San Francisco offers a myriad of restaurants, shops, museums and tourist attractions. Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island and Chinatown are popular destinations. Visitors love riding San Francisco's world famous cable cars up and down the city's hilly streets.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540.

    Charges & Cancellations

    The Kirby Cove Day Use Site must be cancelled or modified more than 14 days before your check-in date otherwise it will be considered a late cancellation.__ You may also refer to Recreation.gov's Rules & Reservation Policies.__To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $75 / night

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Big Bend, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Big Bend, CA is Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 29 reviews.

What parks are near Big Bend, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Big Bend, CA that allow camping, notably Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area.