What are some good camping areas close to San Francisco?

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wicket_wm


We are flying into San Francisco in the middle of May to go camping. We would like either beach access, or redwoods, or both would be great. Something within 3 hours of San Fran where we could rent a cabin (we will consider tent camping but flying with all the gear would be difficult). We will have a 3 year old with us so something kid friendly with rangers/security of some kind is needed. Right now we are mostly looking at Big Basin, but we are searching for other options as well. Any suggestions?


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You might want to look into a KOA Cabin. They have several locations throughout the state.
Since you were thinking about Big Basin here is a link to the one in Santa Cruz County.

looking for good semi primitive camping in norcal redwoods, any suggestions?




matt


looking to spend two nights tent camping somewhere that we won't see other people (i.e. no pull-up camping next to rv's) semi experienced campers (with a dog) who are traveling cross country and won't have much gear.


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I can think of three, first there is Samuel P. Taylor state park in Marin county. Lots of redwoods, but lots of campers near by. Then my second choice is Bothe, napa Valley state park. The camp sites are not real close to each other and the best ones are way in the back, hike in which means you park your car and walk 100 feet to the campsite. Lastly if you want to be on the river(your dog would love it), try Cassini ranch campground. The RV's are in one area and the tent camping is in another. The camp sights are very private and some are right on the river, but no redwoods. One other place to check out is the avenue of the giants near Humboldt, Myers flat, and Miranda




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