Campgrounds and RV parks near Redwood City, CA

Coastal campers can walk the Coastside Trail directly from Francis Beach and Campground - Half Moon Bay State Beach, which fronts a four-mile stretch of sandy beach with tide pools, surf fishing, and the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve a short drive north. Pelican Point RV Park sits near the bluffs above a cove suited for beachcombing and sunset walks. Inland, Main - Portola Redwoods State Park offers hiking through old-growth coast redwoods, including a strenuous route to Peters Creek Grove and a shorter walk to Tip Toe Falls. From Trailer Villa RV Park, families can reach downtown Redwood City, the Bay Trail, and Pacifica beaches within an hour. Whale watching, kayaking out of Pillar Point Harbor, and the Half Moon Bay pumpkin patches round out the area in fall.

Redwood City has a Mediterranean climate, with warm dry summers and cool wet winters. Summer along the coast at Half Moon Bay is notably cooler and foggier than inland Redwood City, so campers at Pelican Point RV Park or Francis Beach and Campground - Half Moon Bay State Beach should pack layers even in July. Inland sites stay warm and clear through summer, which is peak booking season. Coastal state beach sites at Francis Beach fill up quickly once the six-month reservation window opens, especially for weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fall brings clear skies, lighter crowds, and the Half Moon Bay pumpkin season in October. Winter rain concentrates from December through February, and the Santa Cruz Mountains can see road closures from storms or downed trees. Main - Portola Redwoods State Park operates its family campground on a seasonal basis, typically opening in spring and closing by late fall. Private RV parks along the coast stay open year-round.

Hookup availability varies sharply by park. Francis Beach and Campground - Half Moon Bay State Beach has 52 sites accommodating RVs up to 40 feet, with electrical hookups at roughly two-thirds of sites but no water or sewer hookups; a dump station with potable water fill is on site, and showers are quarter-operated. Main - Portola Redwoods State Park has no hookups and limits motorhomes to 24 feet and trailers to 21 feet, with limited to no cell reception in the park. Pelican Point RV Park and the other coastal private parks offer full hookups and more amenities. Dogs are allowed in state park campgrounds but not on Half Moon Bay state beaches. Coastal nights run cool and windy year-round, so plan for blankets and windbreaks even in summer.