San Francisco CA

[2stepn]

As part of our 2017 spring travels we are planning on spending some time in the San Francisco area. I'm looking for recommendations pertaining to RV parks in the San Francisco area that are somewhat easy to get too, and are located close to public transportation into San Francisco.
Thanks Bill

[Lakejumper]

Another place not mentioned is the Alameda Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. It is very convenient, quiet and safe. It is a gravel parking lot with full hookup (bring long sewer hose as they are in the rear of the space), tight spaces but only $30/night. New bathrooms and with easy access to freeway. I have stayed there numerous times when I visit family or passing through to Southern California. You can drive a short distance to the Bart station and take it into the city. Petaluma KOA would be my second choice if I didn't stay in a park in S.F. Sonoma County will be starting a train service from Santa Rosa to San Rafael early next year or you can take the shuttle mentioned above or Golden Gate Transit bus that stops at most of the Car pool parking lots along the freeway. If you stay at the Santa Rosa fairgrounds, you can also take the Airport Express bus which picks up close to the fairground entrance (would need to drive but has easy parking) to S.F. Airport and catch BART back to S.F. Just some ideas.

[Us_out_West]

Two Hands wrote:
We have stayed in San Francisco several times. On our first couple trips we took the BART, cable cars, and city bus to get around. Now we drive and easily find pay parking (even for the big pickup we used to have) near just about every place we want to see.

What RV Parks did you stay in?

[2gypsies1]

We've stayed in Santa Rosa at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. It honors many camping discounts such as Passport America, Good Sam, Escapees, etc. They have full hookups and is very reasonable.

We then drove on 101 south to the north side of the bay near San Rafael and picked up the ferry at Larkspur Landing. It took us by Alcaltraz Island to the Ferry Building (shops/food) and we had pre-arranged for this small van tour to meet us there. It was an extremely good day of touring with a small group and we visited every top spot of the city. They drove across the Golden Gate for lunch in Sausalito. We were able to get out at each attraction and enjoyed a decent amount of time at the Japanese Garden. Our daughter who lives there was very impressed with the tour.

https://www.sanfranshuttletours.com/

[Two_Hands]

We have stayed in San Francisco several times. On our first couple trips we took the BART, cable cars, and city bus to get around. Now we drive and easily find pay parking (even for the big pickup we used to have) near just about every place we want to see.

[2stepn]

Thanks for the information. I'm most interested in a park that is close to public transportation. I have no real desire to drive into the city.

[BarbeeC]

We stayed in Vallejo with our 40ft. 5th wheel in September. A challenge to get to and an armpit of a park, but handy to S.F. and reasonable. Took the ferry and sometimes the bus to SF, no way do you want to try to park in the city! $5 a day to park at the ferry/bus terminal. There is a bit of traffic noise, but tolerable.

[profdant139]

Treasure Island in South SF -- nothing fancy, but right by the BART station (and Costco, too).

[alcaracu]

anthony chabot county park in castro valley

[dapperdan]

We stayed at the Petaluma KOA three years ago, I think for 3 or 4 nights. It's a very nice and well run park and we REALLY enjoyed the city tour they offer! It's close enough to SF that if you have the "want" to drive in you can but parking anywhere around SF is at a PREMIUM for sure!

We would definitely stay there again. John was our city tour guide and he was AWESOME!

Dan

[rr2254545]

romore wrote:
We stayed at the KOA near Petaluma, they offer a shuttle into the city. At $67 a night it was a little pricey for our tastes but has lots of amenities to keep the kids occupied.

We stayed there in April of 2014 and got a weekly rate of $289 or $41 a day - great campground - we rode the ferry into the city many days

Many KOA's have weekly rates - but you have to call the campground and ask about it.

[aguablanco]

Two Hands wrote:
Check out the web site for the San Francisco RV Resort in Pacifica. There is a bus stop nearby or it is a fairly short drive to a BART station which gets you into downtown San Francisco. Cable cars go from there to Fisherman's Wharf. The resort is pricey, but everything in San Francisco is expensive.

X2. Stayed there in August. Not a park as much as a parking lot, but close to SF and an excellent hot tub. Very close to BART. $100/night in August.
RichH

[bikendan]

2stepn wrote:
As part of our 2017 spring travels we are planning on spending some time in the San Francisco area. I'm looking for recommendations pertaining to RV parks in the San Francisco area that are somewhat easy to get too, and are located close to public transportation into San Francisco.
Thanks Bill

there is nothing in the City, for RV parks.
SF RV Resort in Pacifica is the closest to the City.
it's just a parking lot on a cliff, overlooking the ocean.

Petaluma KOA is popular.
otherwise you have to look out farther away, like Napa, Pleasanton and San Rafael.

[2oldman]

A few SF posts

[Two_Hands]

Check out the web site for the San Francisco RV Resort in Pacifica. There is a bus stop nearby or it is a fairly short drive to a BART station which gets you into downtown San Francisco. Cable cars go from there to Fisherman's Wharf. The resort is pricey, but everything in San Francisco is expensive.