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- GON2SKIExplorerWe stayed at Pillar Point RV Park, Great host, friendly, and convenient location for SF to SJ visits. It's set up for MHs and TTs tight and cozy…..not for tent camping.
- SailordiveExplorerWe enjoyed the Petuluma KOA. If you drive in, just remember the toll going south over the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Ron3rdExplorer III
kalynzoo wrote:
My favorite is Petaluma KOA. We've been there many times and plan to go again this summer. A gem in the KOA franchise. Just over the Golden Gate from the pier district. Costco nearby (the crab is much cheaper at Costco than on the pier). Anyway, that's our choice.
x2, maybe 30 minutes north of SF. Nice place. We like the state beach campground in Half Moon Bay too. - aerbus32Explorer IIWish you guys would stop telling people about Marin Park RV. After trying/driving thru all the aforementioned parks, it is our choice. If everybody keeps recommending it . . .
Sure hope that rate increase is just for the summer. And most definitely, park the car. Walk to the ferry. Watch 'Dirty Harry' first. You'll walk by a bridge you'll recognize. - stevekkExplorerWhich park in Half Moon Bay?
I have always wanted to camp there. - GON2SKIExplorerCouple years ago we had a nice stay at a RV park in Half Moon Bay. Would definitely
return to this park. - Marv_HoagExplorerI go to SF Giant games a couple of times a year. I stay at Tradewinds RV park in Vallejo and drive a few minutes down to the Ferry to SF. Not much of a park, but it has always served me well, with no problems.
- dapperdanExplorer
Dave and Sue wrote:
I second the Petaluma KOA.Stayed there last fall for a week.Base camped out of there.Not a bad drive into the city at all.If you stay,take the tour that they have for the city.John,the tour guide is a blast all day.Then take a tour yourself and see and stay as long as you want to.Close to the wine country and a good day trip to Muir woods and the coast.
We stayed at the Petaluma KOA too, LOVED it!! We also took the city tour and John was our tour guide as well. He's OUTSTANDING!!!
That was two years ago this September, very fun trip. Nicest KOA we've ever been in.
Dan - Dave_and_SueExplorerI second the Petaluma KOA.Stayed there last fall for a week.Base camped out of there.Not a bad drive into the city at all.If you stay,take the tour that they have for the city.John,the tour guide is a blast all day.Then take a tour yourself and see and stay as long as you want to.Close to the wine country and a good day trip to Muir woods and the coast.
- 2gypsies1Explorer IIINapa Valley Expo is a nice one to stay. Then drive your car to the Larkspur Ferry Landing on the north side of the bay and it will take you right into the city. When you get off you can get on the pre-arranged small van tour which is an awesome way to see the city and a pleasant ferry ride past Alcatraz. Even our daughter who lives in the city was impressed with the city tour.
We've also stayed at the Santa Rose fairgrounds for an easy drive in. It's a LOT cheaper than $75/night at other parks. We'd never pay that for a campsite.
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