The best campgrounds near Tracy, California with surfing

Tracy is full of outdoor activity—and even only an hour away from San Francisco. Nearby, Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area hosts windsurfing or fishing and has ample biking trails for thrilling adventures amidst natural surroundings. The San Joaquin River and California Delta present a playground for water activities like boating, fishing, and kayaking. Or launch the boat and hike scenic trails along San Luis Reservoir instead. Travel a little farther to experience Black Chasm Cavern and its spectacular underground formations. Then, set up camp nearby at various RV and tent campsites that feature playgrounds, electric hookups, and restrooms.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Tracy

Tracy is full of outdoor activity—and even only an hour away from San Francisco. Nearby, Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area hosts windsurfing or fishing and has ample biking trails for thrilling adventures amidst natural surroundings. The San Joaquin River and California Delta present a playground for water activities like boating, fishing, and kayaking. Or launch the boat and hike scenic trails along San Luis Reservoir instead. Travel a little farther to experience Black Chasm Cavern and its spectacular underground formations. Then, set up camp nearby at various RV and tent campsites that feature playgrounds, electric hookups, and restrooms.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Tracy

1. Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

94%

(286)

49mi from Tracy · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

We created this space for everyone to enjoy.

2. Redwood Meadows

100%

(2)

48mi from Tracy · 1 site · RV

Redwood Meadows is at the cross roads of Highway 9 (Congress Springs) and Redwood Gulch. There are 10 acres of redwoods, meadows and fruit trees, plus two historic barns. A few miles from Saratoga are nearby towns of Los Gatos, Los Altos, Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale. San Francisco is 45 - 60 minutes away. Concert/Wineries: This property is surrounded by multiple wineries, including world-class, Ridge Vineyards; concert venues such as Mountain Winery, Villa Montalvo, also music, wine tasting and picnic areas at Savannah Channelle Winery, and many more. Dining/Shops Excellent restaurants and bars/wine rooms, a coffee shop and stores are within four miles/10 minutes away located in the Village of Saratoga. There are two small shopping centers containing grocery, hardware, coffee, and pharmacy stores, plus banks and restaurants within 19 minutes in towns of Saratoga (Argonaut Center) and Los Altos. Hiking/Climbing/Biking: There are state and county parks nearby, such as Sanborn, Castle Rock, Stevens Creek, and Big Basin. Above the property on Skyline, there are 35 hiking and some biking trails. Beaches: Beaches in Santa Cruz, Pescadero, and Half Moon Bay are 29-36 miles away. Notes: While mostly peaceful and serene, there can be occasional noise from motoring enthusiasts on this scenic highway. Campers must be self-contained with their own toilet/bath facilities. Electricity and water are available, however there are no restrooms, nor sewage available except one small septic portal at an extra charge if needed.

3. The Meadows at Isleton

95%

(1524)

31mi from Tracy · 20 sites · Tents, RVs

Once an asparagus farm for Heinz, the property was left neglected for over 25 years. They started to convert the land to a lavender farm when they realized that there was more that they should do to enjoy their journey, hence; they incorporated the camping to share this beautiful location with others. From majestic sunrises to magnificent sunsets, The Meadows offers not only a calm and relaxing atmosphere gained from the Lavenders growing, but also provides a central location to all of the California River Delta venues and experiences. From local wine tasting to boating, fishing or just enjoying the nearby collectic towns, Bring your tent, trailer, or motor home to enjoy the heart of the California river delta. Each campsite is extra large for privacy and room to spread out. Dog-friendly. Watch the sunset while enjoying the picturesque views of the surrounding vineyards. Walk the streets of our historic downtown and visit the small shops and locally-owned restaurants-- Manny’s Barzzeria, Mc Broodery's, Pineapples, or Peters Steak House. Of course, don’t miss out on DeJacks our country store that stocks it all!! Spend the day at the public fishing docks, kayak for the day in the delta waters, or head over to Sherman Islands epic wind/kite surfing areas. Local year-round festivals abound in the Delta and The Meadows is strategically located central to all. Our small town of 800 people will truly give you the feeling of being out of the big city!

4. New Hogan Lake

71%

(7)

205 sites · Valley Springs, California

Discover the serene beauty of New Hogan Lake and its outdoor delights.

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Toilets

Campfires

5. Redwood Ranch with Sweeping View

65%

(42)

50mi from Tracy · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging

Our 6+ acre ranch Misthaven sits in the redwood forest at Gilroy, just 20min from Gilroy downtown and 45min from San Jose. This ranch has huge space, lots of ranch amenities and many ranch related activities. If you are planning a short trip that you do not have to drive several hours to the busy lake Tahoe, Misthaven would be an ideal destination for family retreat, team building, or even a birthday party. The ranch includes a 2,000 sq ft large barn with spacious indoor space, a 400 sq ft woodworking and crafts workshop, a 1,000 sq ft ranch center with microwave, oven and refrigerator, an amazing zipline, a shooting range for archery and BB gun under our staff guidance and supervision, a fenced petting zoo with goats, chicken, bunny and guinea pig, hammocks in the redwood forest and plenty of beautiful redwood trees. With the ranch booking, you will have the access to: - BBQ and fire pit usage (charcoal/propane with extra charge of $20) - Fire-Roasted Golden Marshmallow Challenge (bring your own marshmallow or purchase with us, we provide skewers) - Trampoline - Hammock - Tree climbing - Petting zoo ($5/cup snack food for pets and animals) - Edible garden - 2,000 sq ft large barn indoor space - 400 sq ft woodworking and crafts indoor space (woodworking activities need to be booked separately) - Water gun - 18ft inflatable Water slide - Outdoor movie projector/screen - Tables and folding chairs There are plenty of ranch activities that you can book with us WITH A FEE separately during your stay. All will be supervised and guided by our professional instructors: - archery - Knife Throwing - Learn survival techniques for lighting your campfire - Spear making - Water filtration in an outdoor environment - Shelter building - Tomahawks - Outdoor BB gun arcade - Camp Zipline and fun forest features. - Woodworking such as Candy dispenser making, Bird feeder making, etc - Pizza making and Ice cream making, butter churning - and many others 20min to the Mt. Madonna County park. 20min to the Gilroy Garden theme park. 50min to Santa Cruz beach and the beautiful Capitola beach. 1hr to Monterey/Carmel.

6. Santa Cruz Mountains Staycation

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(73)

49mi from Tracy · 1 site · Lodging

Located in the peaceful, forested Chemeketa Park neighborhood, our Airstream Caravel is situated in a perfect resting spot for road cyclists, mountain bikers, Santa Cruz surfers, and winery fans looking to recharge before their next adventure! The Airstream is conveniently located on our driveway property, so you'll have easy access to-and-from the quaint and cute downtown area of Los Gatos, nearby hiking trails, and scenic routes along Highway 17.

7. Santa Cruz Bayview Retreat

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(293)

50mi from Tracy · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Experience everything the Bay Area has to offer from this mountain top site. Roughly 50 minutes to any city in the Bay Area, this site is ideal for any person looking for an adventurous getaway retreat.   The Serenity and privacy make this an uncommon, yet ideal romantic place to stay. This site is sheltered by the manzanitas and pines of this chaparral community. Adventure seekers will find paradise here!  Mount Madonna Park with miles of trails is 20 minutes down the road. You can dump your septic there as well!  Horseback riding rentals are located near the park as well as an archery range.  Demonstration forest is 15 minutes down the road, with miles of mountain biking. Spend a day at one of the beaches in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Davenport, Half Moon Bay, Monterey, or Carmel and return to your private oasis. Or Explore Silicon Valley from this centrally located parcel. Kim Son Meditation Center and Mount Madonna Center are approximately 15 minutes away. There are also wonderful wineries throughout the mountains here. The trip to the site will begin with a three mile drive on a private dirt road.  Being on the very top of a mountain brings more seasonality than the surrounding cities.   Please be prepared for any kind of extreme weather. Summer: Shade is highly recommended it can get into triple digits. *Spring/fall: Temperatures are generally mild but high winds are possible. *Winter: Typically cold and windy. *During rainy/muddy conditions 4x4/AWD is highly recommended.  It is possible for it to get windy, foggy, rainy, hot and sunny, and even sometimes snowy. Please note: the nearest grocer is 30 minutes from this site. Emergency supplies are available for delivery to your campsite. Cell phone reception is good on most carriers.  Pets are allowed.  Enjoy your time howling at the moon, star gazing, bird watching/wildlife viewing, or relaxing with your favorite libation. Don't forget your camera! Since this is our first year renting our land we have found that August is a high wasp season time in the mountains. We are doing everything humanly possible to hunt down each and every Wasp for your enjoyment. With this in mind we ask you use the provided bug repellent, keep the lid to the trash closed, and do not pour grease anywhere you do not want wasps.

Public campgrounds near Tracy

Deer Flat Boat in Campground

46mi from Tracy · 30 sites · in New Hogan Lake

September 10, 2017
The campsites were a little close to each other but the lake makes up for it.

80%

(5)

Acorn Campground

47mi from Tracy · 128 sites · Tents, RVs · in New Hogan Lake

Coyote Point Campground

48mi from Tracy · 1 site · Tent, RV · in New Hogan Lake

Oak Knoll Campground

48mi from Tracy · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in New Hogan Lake

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Amy

November 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Road leading up to the campsite was pretty rough, but doable! We made sure to get to the spot before sunset based off previous comments. We stayed in the #3 site. Great views, great weather. Not many campers near us when we visited so it felt very private!

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Jeff

November 2025

12 ft Class C

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Solitude. Easy directions. Clean campsite. Noah’s very responsive to answer questions. Water spigot on sites and clean potty’s. Highly recommend it.

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Taurie

November 2025

1 night at Santa Cruz Mountains Staycation

My mom and I absolutely loved it! Quiet neighborhood surrounded by all of the trees it was beautiful.

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Wilson

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Santa Cruz Mountains Staycation

The experience of glamping is pretty great. All the amenities you need are available to you in order to have a comfortable stay. The best part is that Rebekkah is proactive to communicate and answer your questions in order to make sure that you have a wonderful experience

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Ron

October 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Our roof-top adventure was an outstanding experience at Valley View, there couldn’t have been a better name for the panoramic view that site #1 did offer! These sites are very private and amazing! We were so impressed on how well the site was groomed with all the amenities ready available onsite. Water, trash can, picnic table and the fire pit came in handy for our Mid- October stay. Our host was friendly and available and ready to help if needed, who doesn’t like “ good backup” when available? We are keeping Valley View on our list to revisit and would recommend this property to anyone with the same Overlanding desire. Just a wonderful experience, Thank You!!

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STEPHEN

October 2025

16 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

It was a lovely site. Beautiful views and felt like wilderness. Hard to get to across miles of dirt road, but lovely on arrival.

Max

September 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Loved this site! All the sites are wonderful and perfect for a nice night or weekend under the stars. Quiet, clean, and great views.

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Rodrigo

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Great spot to camp with a stunning sunrise view! Would definitely to come back again

Max

September 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Beautiful spot, super host, and safe clean camp. One of my top go-to get away weekend locations!

Willy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Very great view with the privacy, would recommend to bring a jacket as the night will be a bit chill.

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Andrew

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

The view was absolutely stunning, and the weather couldn’t have been better. The drive there was very scenic, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The atmosphere at the campsite was peaceful and relaxing. Honestly, the only downside was that the trip felt over too quickly — I could have stayed much longer! 10/10 would recommend, and I’ll definitely be coming back.

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Skylar

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

We enjoyed our stay at site 1! The views were amazing and the site was very private. We brought a 5 gallon propane tank and were able to connect it to the fire pit at the site. Some things to note - the dirt road drive to the site was a little bit rough, there were lots of bugs (yellow jackets, flies), and there was not much shade at the site this time of year.

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Rob

September 2025

5 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Redwood Meadows

Lovely wooded spot in close proximity to lots of hiking trails, a year round creek for exploring, wine tasting, and Saratoga Village. Good spot for camping light. Hwy 9 curves around the camping portion of the property so expect vehicle noise. It didn't prevent us from enjoying the place and at night there is hardly any traffic so sleeping was fine. There is a hose near the camp area that makes for good hand washing and outdoor showers. Shannon was truly the best host ever and really enhanced our stay with her generosity. Very thankful for her.

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Noah

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Santa Cruz Mountains Staycation

We loved staying at Rebekkah’s airstream. The place was very cozy, clean, and quiet. The vibe of the mountain neighborhood was very peaceful. Rebekkah was very friendly and communicative.

Q

Quinn

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

A bit difficult to get to but there was a lovely view at the top of the mountain. The camp was well-kept and private. The facilities were clean and there was plenty of water, just remember to bring some purification equipment.

Max

August 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Amazing spot with an unbeatable view of the valley. Very safe, clean, and accommodating. Already looking forward to next time!

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Shannon E

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Santa Cruz Mountains Staycation

The trailer was perfect, super comfortable and it has everything you need .

J.d.

August 2025

20 ft Class B

1 night at Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

This spot was an adventure from Start to finish. We had an amazing sunset quickly met with crickets, city lights and a meteor shower. To a silent morning view of a foggy ocean capped by mountain tops. The road was bumpy and slow going, but we made it in our 2WD, 3.5 ton Ford Sprinter just fine. Host was quick to answer any and all questions. Lots of persistent bugs, but they mostly disappear by nightfall. Worth the drive up for sure!

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Tanya

August 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Absolutely stunning views. Use Google maps to find.

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Rajanae

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View

Our stay was magical! We arrived just in time for a bright full moon and the clearest night sky filled with stars. The site was spacious, clean, and had thoughtful touches like a sturdy picnic table and a trash bin, which made things so convenient. It felt peaceful and private, surrounded by nature’s beauty. We enjoyed our evenings under the moonlight and mornings with the sounds of birds. The perfect mix of comfort and the great outdoors—can’t wait to return!

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Tracy

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New Hogan Lake

Valley Springs, California

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best camping near Tracy with surfing guide

Where to go

Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area

Twenty minutes from Tracy is Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area. Boat, fish, or windsurf along the 160-acre reservoir. Shaded picnic areas are dog-friendly and available near the boat ramp. Then, explore hilly back roads on challenging bike climbs or ride along the California Aqueduct Bikeway and view windmills in the recreation area. To end the day, set up at a nearby RV or tent campsite that is pet-friendly and has electrical hookups.

Black Chasm Cavern

About an hour and a half northeast of Tracy looms Black Chasm Cavern. The cavern’s beauty includes a stunning blue lake and millions of twisting helictite crystals, which defy gravity and grow abundantly throughout the chambers. Campers can explore the cavern with knowledgeable guides to view formations that resemble animals and figures like candy canes, butterflies, and even a dragon—the cave’s mascot. Additionally, cave explorers may traverse Miners Trail, an ecologically fragile area with convoluted marble monoliths, in a self-guided walking tour. Nearby cabin lodges, RV sites, and tent sites are available for campers who may want to visit the caverns for more than one day.

San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area is an ideal destination for campers seeking water-based activities. Situated about an hour and a half west of Tracy, the park sits around the expansive San Luis Reservoir. Launch a boat from designated ramps, fish for striped bass and catfish, and hike trails with scenic views of the reservoir and surrounding hills. The park features numerous tent and RV campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms, as well.

When to go

Tracy's climate offers campers favorable conditions for outdoor activities year-round. Spring and fall provide comfortable weather with milder temperatures ranging from 70°F to the 80s as well as occasional rainfall. Campers can expect plenty of sunshine and minimal rainfall during summer months, with average high temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to 90s. Winters in Tracy range from the low to mid-60s. Rainfall is also more prevalent during this season, creating a greener landscape.