Oakland is on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay. In 2013, it was named the top North American city to visit, and it was also chosen as the top spot in America’s Most Exciting Cities. It has a significant art scene with a vibrant Chinatown and Jack London Square. Oakland is near several regional parks that have RV camping. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest wildlife sanctuary in North America, Lake Merritt is in the center of the city. There are RV rentals throughout the city where you can rent an RV and start your road trip around California.
1. Pillar Point RV Park
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Located right on Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point RV park is just a 20-minute ride on BART to San Francisco. It is within walking distance to areas where you can kayak, paddle board, surf, and enjoy other outdoor activities. It takes no reservations and is a first-come, first-served park.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: $84-$67.20/$470.40-$588; maximum stay is 28 nights
• Number of RV Sites: 48
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: No, big rig access; maximum length 40 feet
• Pool/Hot tub: No
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes, with breed restrictions
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Free Wi-Fi
• Cable TV
• Recreation trails
Why You’ll Love Pillar Point RV Park
With a spectacular location, this park offers spots with full and partial ocean views. It is close to the beach for boating, fishing, and other water sports, and it’s within walking distance of some excellent seafood restaurants. It doesn’t have the resort-type amenities, but with its location right on the Pacific Ocean, it doesn’t need them.
What People Are Saying About Pillar Point RV Park
“Very nice staff. Last minute move to front ocean view. We were in the back originally and asked her if we can move to ocean view because we have a neighbor that smokes cigarettes and we have kids. She helped us out right away. A very nice lady. Definitely will be back again.” – J.C., Google Review
“We love this place. We found it on Google and took a chance that there would be spots available even though it was the weekend for the Pumpkin Festival. The hosts were helpful, friendly just wonderful people. It was nice that we were right there on the beach and walking distance to restaurants and the pier. We will be coming back here again.” – Ariene, Google review
Pillar Point RV Park Information
Address: 4000 Cabrillo Hwy, North Half Moon Bay, CA 94091
Phone: (650) 712-9277
Business Hours: Open 24 hours every day
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2. Trailer Villa RV Park
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Trailer Villa RV Park is one of the more expensive RV parks near Oakland, but it offers easy access to the city and other places around the Bay Area. The freeway is nearby, and there is bus service at the entrance of the park. It is close to Silicon Valley.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: $90-$95/$630-$665 for 50-amp hookups; 30-amp: $75/$525/Call for monthly rates
• Number of RV Sites: 116
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: Pull-through sites, big rig access
• Pool/Hot tub: No
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes, $1 fee per night for dogs
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry
• Clubhouse
• Picnic tables
Why You’ll Love Trailer Villa RV Park
Trailer Villa RV Park is centrally located for those who want to visit San Francisco or San Jose. It is within 30 minutes of the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. It is a good location for visiting tech companies in Silicon Valley.
What People Are Saying About Trailer Villa RV Park
“We stayed here several months. For the Bay Area, it was definitely one of the nicest places we have stayed. However, it is also the most expensive place we have ever stayed and we have stayed in RV parks across the country.” – Chelle, Google review
“So far so good. Nice grassy area for walking dogs. Met some really nice folks. It could use a little more greenery to help offset so much asphalt.” – Eric, Google review
Trailer Villa RV Park Information
Address: 3410 East Bayshore Road, Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 366-7880
Business Hours: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily
Website
3. Tradewinds RV Park
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Located on Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Napa Valley, Tradewinds RV Park is a family-owned and –operated property. It offers reasonable rates for such a convenient location in the Bay Area. This clean and well-maintained campground is near Oakland, CA.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: $42/$240/$700 – 750; Good Sam Club, AAA, and active military discounts available
• Number of RV Sites: 78
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: Pull-through sites
• Pool/Hot tub: No
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes, with conditions
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry
• Cable TV
• Guest lounge with TV
• Dog Park
Why You’ll Love Tradewinds RV Park
Tradewinds RV Park is an Oakland, California campground near Bay Area attractions. It is just 30 minutes from Napa Valley, 45 minutes from Muir Woods, and 30 minutes from the U.S.S Hornet Aircraft Carrier Museum. It is also near the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as well as local grocery stores and pharmacies.
What People Are Saying About Tradewinds RV Park
“It has nice spaces, with a lot of picnic tables and trees and well-maintained shower, bathroom facilities, nice indoor common space with coffee machine, TV, and many books. Good location…however, the office hours are short and there is no swimming pool or hot tub, and not enough grills and fire rings…I would stay at Tradewinds RV Park again. Yes, absolutely.” – Michael, Google review
“Sure the spaces are a little close together, like anything else in the Bay Area, but the price for monthly rent here is unbeatable. I’ve been here about a month and it is peaceful and quiet.” – Jessica, Google review
Tradewinds RV Park Information
Address: 239 Lincoln Road, West Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707) 643-4000
Business Hours: Open daily; call for office hours
Website
4. Marin RV Park
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Located in the heart of Marin County just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin RV Park is one of the top RV parks in the Oakland, California area. It is close to Muir Woods, Golden Sunset cruises, and the Napa Valley Wine Train. It has all the amenities you need for a relaxing vacation in the Bay Area.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: $99/Call for weekly and monthly rates; Good Sam and AAA discounts available
• Number of RV Sites: 87
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: No, big rig access
• Pool/Hot tub: Yes, open seasonally
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes, on-leash walking park
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Free cable TV and Wi-Fi
• Laundry
• Camp store
• Recreation trails
Why You’ll Love Marin RV Park
This Good Sam RV park near Oakland, California is just a five-minute drive to two shopping centers at the Village at Corte Madera and Town Center Corte Madera where you will find interesting shops and excellent restaurants. The park is also near Mount Tamalpais State Park for hiking, biking, and other outdoor recreation. If wine tasting is your aim, this is an inexpensive base from which to venture into Napa Valley and Sonoma wine country.
What People Are Saying About Marin RV Park
“I have always had great service from all the staff at Marin RV Park in Greenbrae. They have helped me with my motorhome and provided assistance above and beyond. I will always stay there when I am in the area.” – David, Google review
“Very nice clean place just north of San Francisco. Easy access to San Francisco, Oakland or further north. The staff is incredibly helpful and nice…I highly recommend this place.” – Spike, Google review
Marin RV Park Information
Address: 2140 Redwood Hwy, Greenbrae, CA 94904
Phone: (888) 461-5199
Business Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Website
5. San Francisco RV Resort
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Located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Coast just south of San Francisco, this RV park in the Oakland, California area has one of the top locations of all the parks on this list. It has only ocean-front sites. Activities to enjoy near the beach include surfing, visiting tide pools, and lounging on the sand.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: Call or make a reservation online for rates
• Number of RV Sites: 150
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: Pull-through sites, big rig access
• Pool/Hot tub: Yes
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes and pet area
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry
• Playground
• Recreation trails
• Camp store
Why You’ll Love San Francisco RV Resort
San Francisco RV Resort is just 15 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Half Moon Bay, Alcatraz, and many other local attractions. It has good amenities for children on the days you stay home with a heated pool and playground. The best thing about this RV park is the location above the Pacific Ocean.
What People Are Saying About San Francisco RV Resort
“Lovely location. Great walk to the pier. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great laundry and showers. Walking distance from shops. Wish there was a shuttle to SF.” – Mary-AnneB, Google review
“Beautiful place. Excellent service, clean toilets, heated pool, game room. A bit pricey, but it is understandable since you have a beautiful sight to the Pacific. The only thing that I would definitely improve is the Wi-Fi connection. Only available in laundry and front desk.” – Martin, Google review
San Francisco RV Resort Information
Address: 700 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044
Phone: (877) 570-2267
Business Hours: Call for office hours
Website
6. The Fair Park RV – Alameda County Fairgrounds
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The Alameda County Fairgrounds are located in Tri-Valley Wine Country. The Oakland campgrounds are convenient for visiting all the attractions in the Bay Area as well as the many events at the fairgrounds. It is near brand-name outlet stores, excellent restaurants, and historic downtown Pleasanton.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: $40-$65 (Varies by site amenities and location)
• Number of RV Sites: 118
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: Pull-through sites, big rig access
• Pool/Hot tub: No
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes and pet area
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry
• Camp store
• Recreational trails
Why You’ll Love The Fair Park RV – Alameda County Fairgrounds
The fairgrounds have more than 300 events per year, including car and trade shows, festivals, expositions, and marathons. If you plan to visit any of the events, this is the place to park. It is also close to Oakland and San Francisco.
What People Are Saying About The Fair Park RV – Alameda County Fairgrounds
“Prices are good, the staff is friendly and helpful, location is convenient. I just went there and asked for help dumping my holding tanks. They were great. I’m a rookie, so the help was appreciated.” – Chris, Google review
“Staff is very nice. Campgrounds are slightly close to each other. Campground has free hot showers. Coin laundry is also available. Nor much trees but we don’t care. Will come back again. Wi-Fi is good.” – Rudy, Google review
The Fair Park RV – Alameda County Fairgrounds Information
Address: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 426-3340
Business Hours: Monday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Website
7. Anthony Chabot Regional Park
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Anthony Chabot Regional Park is part of the East Bay Regional Park District. It is open year-round and offers 71 miles of hiking and biking trails. It has interesting and varied eco-systems to explore.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: Call for rates
• Number of RV Sites: 12 with full hookups
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: 30 amp
• Back-in/Pull-through: Pull-through
• Pool/Hot tub: No
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Playground
• Recreation trails
• Fishing
• Picnic tables
• Fire ring
Why You’ll Love Anthony Chabot Regional Park
This RV campground in Oakland, California, offers many outdoor activities starting with great hiking and biking trails. They lead through grasslands and eucalyptus groves as well as along the shores of Lake Chabot. There is a 31-mile hike from Richmond to Castro Valley that runs the length of the park, which also features a playground for children and fishing opportunities in the lake.
What People Are Saying About Anthony Chabot Regional Park
“Great, easily accessible park. The campgrounds are a little crowded but not claustrophobic. Though the showers didn’t seem to have warm water when we went. The campgrounds overlook the lake.” – Brandon, Google review
“This is a great campground only 20 minutes of the winding road from Oakland. Great in lieu of a super expensive hotel or just to get away… full hookups and decent site spacing. Some cell service… but not the strongest. – Jon, Google review
Anthony Chabot Regional Park Information
Address: 9999 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA 94552
Phone: (888) 327-2757
Business Hours: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Website
8. Garden City RV Park
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This is a popular RV park in San Jose that has many permanent residents. It is centrally located to the Bay Area as well as parks and recreation areas further south. It provides a parking place for your car and a storage shed.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: Call for rates
• Number of RV Sites: 50
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: Pull-through sites, big rig access
• Pool/Hot tub: No
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes, with restrictions
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry
Why You’ll Love Garden City RV Park
This is a small, inexpensive park that has few amenities, but it offers easy access to San Jose as well as the local tech companies and convention centers. It is close enough to San Francisco and the Pacific for day excursions. It is also near large shopping centers and good restaurants.
What People Are Saying About Garden City RV Park
“A great place to park. We only wish we could stay longer than a few days, however, there are lists for just about every RV park down here.” – Heather, Google review
“Great friendly manager, good location in regards to the SAP center. Would have given five stars if they had just left the toilets unlocked.” – Dylan, Google review
Garden City RV Park Information
Address: 1309 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 288-9481
Business Hours: Open 24 hours
Website
9. Vineyard RV Park
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Vineyard RV Park offers resort-like amenities in a beautifully landscaped park setting. Vacaville is just 50 miles from Oakland and is conveniently located for those visiting the Bay Area or continuing east to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is close to Napa Valley and many California beaches.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: $69/$372 – $432/$1295; Good Sam and active-military discounts
• Number of RV Sites: 174
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: Pull-through sites, big rig access
• Pool/Hot tub: Yes
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes and pet area; $1 per dog
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Free Wi-Fi
• Laundry
• Rec room
• Volleyball court
• Horseshoe pits
Why You’ll Love Vineyard RV Park
This is a full-service RV park near Oakland that has everything you need for a great vacation. You are near several wineries, historical Vacaville, Old Sacramento, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. San Francisco and all the interesting and famous sights are just 60 miles away.
What People Are Saying Vineyard RV Park
“The ideal place if you are planning to hang out with family, friends, and kids. Hot water, Wi-Fi, very clean bathrooms. My spot was really close to the pool, so the kids were really happy. Definitely coming back soon.” – Mey, Google review
“Awesome place, friendly staff, very pet-friendly and easy access to major highway. Easy to make reservations. Will go back.” – Daniel, Google review
Vineyard RV Park Information
Address: 4985 Midway Road, Vacaville, CA 95688
Phone: (866) 447-8797
Business Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Website
10. Morehead Park
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This is an inexpensive RV park near Oakland, CA. Whether you need a resting place for one or two nights or are looking for a spot to stay for an extended period, this may be a good option. It doesn’t have any resort amenities, but the sites are large and the park is clean.
Best Features
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates: $55/$205/Call for monthly rates; AAA, AARP, Good Sam, and military discounts available
• Number of RV Sites: 109
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Yes
• Back-in/Pull-through: Pull-through sites, big rig access
• Pool/Hot tub: No
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry
Why You’ll Love Morehead Park
Morehead Park is clean and convenient for a stopover during a California road trip. It has access to Oakland, San Francisco, and Napa Valley for those who want to see the sights. It is close to several shopping areas and restaurants.
What People Are Saying About Morehead Park
“Nice place but a little on the expensive side for what it is.” – Veronica
“Good, clean and accessible place.” – Tais, Google review
Morehead Park Information
Address: 24221 South Chrisman Road OTC, Tracy, CA 95304
Phone: (209) 835-1455
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Website
The RV campgrounds near Oakland, California all have good locations for visiting the San Francisco Bay Area as well as the Sierra Nevada foothills. If you are looking for an inexpensive base from which to visit San Francisco, Napa Valley, and other places near Oakland, Tradewinds RV Park, Trailer Villa RV Park, and Marin RV Park may be your best options. Some of them offer to arrange tours to the popular places in the area.
If you want to park right on the Pacific Ocean, Pillar Point RV Park and San Francisco RV Resort are your best options. They don’t have many resort-type amenities, but the sites are spectacular.
Vineyard RV Park is your best choice if you are looking for a resort-like experience with plenty of activities for children. The Fair Park RV – Alameda County Fairgrounds gives you the best access to the fairgrounds for any of the hundreds of events you may want to see.
Garden City RV Park and Morehead Park are good places for a one- or two-night stopover when you are traveling through California. Finally, the Anthony Chabot Regional Park is by far the best option for outdoor recreation opportunities. With this comprehensive list, you can choose the best RV park for your trip to or near Oakland, California.
