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Top-rated campgrounds near San Carlos
95% (3.7K)
Top-rated campgrounds near San Carlos
Public campgrounds near San Carlos
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Nick
1 week ago
32 ft Class A
Great location and property, great access to Livermore Winery’s, nice, polite, and easy going staff. Great experience will return
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Jasmine
3 weeks ago
16 ft car
With kids
Wow! What a treat. The Creek Site is private, quiet, and so peaceful. We travel with a little one, and we felt safe and comfortable the whole time. The short hike from the site to the creek was the perfect challenge for the kiddo's little legs. We were immersed in nature and lulled to sleep by the sound of the creek below, but the property was also just a short drive to nearby amenities and attractions. (We couldn't miss the steam train in Felton.) Doug was very communicative and friendly. We will definitely come back.
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Heather
3 weeks ago
18 ft campervan
With pets
Great secluded spot in the redwoods! You’ll have the nice cleared wooded area to yourselves. We stayed at campsite 1 up top. Campsite 2 is about a mile down the dirt road closer to the creek. It’s a nice hike down and gets pretty steep at the end. There are no toilets, but well water. We had no problem driving our 2 wheel drive camper van there. Just the camping we like. Beautiful woodsy area and just us! Nice hosts, we’ll be back!
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Xavier
November 2025
Tent
Clean space, a bit tricky to find your spot if you arrive at night
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Mary
November 2025
20 ft Class B
With pets
I loved RV camping. My site was perfect. We had a lot of privacy.
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Sarah
November 2025
16 ft car
This is our second time to this beautiful property and we will return again. Doug and Denise are both very warm and welcoming. They are the perfect combination of offering help if needed but also giving us our space. The property is just beautiful with a river you can walk to and so many varieties of mushrooms. Don’t forget to look out for the banana slugs!
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Kevin
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
I had originally booked site 1 to be closer to the restroom, but was told that someone that was currently staying there extended their stay. Jing was very prompt & kind to offer us other campsites within the area. We ended staying at Site 3 instead, which actually worked out much better in my honest opinion. It was literally right next to the hiking trail that my buddies went on. However site 3 was advertised as (Near Restroom) but it really isn't. It's a pretty long walk up and down a hill to get it. Luckily we paid for the extra car, which ended up being our vehicle to drive to the restroom. I don't think that would make me not recommend to stay at here. We made it work. Overall our stay was super nice, memories were made with friends & family. The redwoods provided so much shade and we felt cool all day. Not to mention sunset was really nice as well. We walked & drove past the group campsite and probably would plan another stay at that site next time. Thank you for the hospitality! We'll be back!
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Adam
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful trees surround the group site’s flat ground. But each individual campsite looked pristine, the most south ones especially. Plenty of picnic tables, bathrooms suitable, water food. There’s also 15 min hike straight down to a creek. Gorgeous spot!
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Cheryl
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The site is beautiful, private and secluded. We loved the creekside location with the small little trail. Great place for dogs and very serene.
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Natasha
October 2025
Tent
Tent camping was great! It's a rustic camping experience, and there is a paved road that is narrow. As long as you pay attention to where you are driving your car will be fine, there are some washed out sections but my large sedan had no issues. The stargazing was beautiful- the bathrooms are SPIDERY which, is normal for rustic camping but does deserve a warning. The small hike was beautiful, as was the creek that the trail goes down to. There is parking by the bathroom, which is also the parking for the "hike in" sites 7 and 11. The sites are about 10 feet and a small staircase away from the parking area. They are also close to the bathroom. If you worry about your car, I would recommend 7, 11, group camping, the yurt, or spot 4a.
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Suellen
October 2025
32 ft Class C
When we arrived, we weren't quite sure what to expect as there was a party going on and lots of cars but we met with friends of the owners who were very nice and said the party was over at 5. In all fairness we reserved a site that morning. At 5:00 all was quite and lovely. The winery and outdoor area is very charming. We notice that it looks like in the near future there will be 5 RV sites with power and sewer. We are self contained so didn't need any amenities for the night. I would definitely come back and stay either as a destination or stopover on our way through. I took some lovely pictures I'd love to forward to you.
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Mackenzie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We stayed at the Creek Site and it was perfect for my partner, pup and me. Doug and Denise were both super welcoming and took us down to the site as it is away from their home. It’s a short hike down to the creek, and worth it! It’s so magical down there. As far as location, it’s in the mountains and close to both the ocean and Santa Cruz. Great spot and would go again! As expected, totally off the grid – no cell service.
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Gur
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Amaya Creek is an absolutely stunning, must-visit campground for anyone looking to truly for peace, feel to nature.
The towering redwoods provide incredible shade and privacy, making each site feel like its own secluded forest haven. We particularly loved falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the creek running nearby—it’s the perfect antidote to city noise.
The facilities were clean, well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. If you want a genuine, peaceful experience with excellent access to nature trails, this is the place. We left feeling completely refreshed and can't wait to return. Highly recommend.
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Frans
October 2025
Tent
Interesting drive in, peaceful sites, shower/bathroom is pretty rustic
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Evelyn
October 2025
Tent
With kids
This camping spot was more than a dream come true! Most serene location we have stayed at in memory. We camped one night on a weekday in October and the weather was great, chilly but not too cold. Saw a skunk and a banana slug.
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sharmali
September 2025
16 ft car
Group trip
Loved the patio to relax along with the fire and watching the amazing sunset! Great spot!
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Anna
September 2025
25 ft campervan
Group trip
This site was a surprise-it was very isolated, peaceful and nature-filled. It has no amenities- so be sure you have a toilet, water and lots of lights! Luckily we came prepared and it was very serene. The creek sounds were lovely, although it was a bit of a steep hike to get to it. We loved that the site was all our own, there were very few bugs and it was the retreat we needed.
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September 2025
16 ft campervan
With kids
Site 2 was lovely with the tree overhang. It's well positioned to the bathroom--not to far, not too close. Bathrooms were fully functional and stocked with TP. We were warned quite soon after our arrival that some other campers had been stung by wasps so tread carefully when off trail or beyond your camp site. We stayed just one night. Overall, an easy and lovely experience!
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charline
September 2025
16 ft Class A
Road was very difficult. We arrived at night and didn’t feel safe. There was nobody around apart from empty camper vans. We decided to leave and don’t stay there.
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Chris
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
This particular site, site 8a is not what is listed on the website. It shows it can be 10 people max, it actually can fit 4 people max with 1 tent. There is a site next to it which I guess is supposed to be listed as a group site but is not found on the website. Unless 8a is actually the group site, I got kicked out of that site because there is no signage of a group site. 8a sign is the only one for this spot. Other than that, beautiful camp ground, hot showers, stocked toilet paper, clean camp sites, and clear driving directions. I would stay here again now that I know to either reserve space 8 or group site.
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