The four sites are spread out among a grove of Monterey cypress right behind Battery Kirby and only a couple of minutes walk from the beach. Not only is Kirby Cove one of the closest campgrounds to San Francisco it’s also one of the coolest places at which you’ll ever camp. If you know of spots not mentioned here, be sure to share your favorites in the comments section below. ![]() Once you download the file, just double click, and it’ll open in Google Earth.) ![]() (If you don’t have Google Earth, you can download it for free here. Some of the websites governing these campgrounds give confusing or misleading information about exactly where they’re located, so I’ve included a KMZ file for use in Google Earth with the actual locations of each site. Also, keep in mind that exact mileage will depend on where you’re driving from. Tamalpais and Rob Hill) on my favorites list can be reserved online here. Fortunately, San Francisco happens to be a stone’s throw away from a few dozen parks, beaches and recreation areas, many of which have campgrounds that can hold their own against most national parks.Īll campsites (except Pantoll Campground at Mt. Nobody likes setting up a tent in the dark, and leaving Saturday morning cuts out valuable outside time. on Friday, you can be sure you’re not getting to Yosemite or Big Sur before nightfall. ![]() When you’re trying to plan a weekend camping trip, and half your friends work until 5:00 p.m.
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