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Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures

Discover the best camping spots & outdoor adventures for kids and families in San Carlos.

Vasona Lake County Park

Vasona Lake County Park

Site with a sprawling lawn, trail & lake. Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing.

333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, United States

Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Natural area with mountain biking trails. Scenic forested park featuring redwoods, natural springs & a series of cycling trails.

29400 Highland Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033, United States

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Outdoor destination for hiking & biking. Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.

Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003, United States

Pinto Lake County Park

Pinto Lake County Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

757 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday

Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1186 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Sunset Campground

Sunset Campground

Simple campground with beach access. Campground at Sunset State Beach featuring tent & RV sites, plus beach access & picnicking.

201 Sunset Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Camp Loma

Camp Loma

Visit this great place for kids and families!

29650 Highland Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Hiking trails, wildlife & dramatic views. 18,000-acre wilderness area in mountainous terrain with hiking trails, wildlife & valley views.

Mt Umunhum Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, United States

South Campground

South Campground

Campsite in scenic surroundings. This dune-protected campsite under the pines offers spaces for RVs & tents, along with ocean views.

Watsonville, CA 95076

Sunset State Beach

Sunset State Beach

Oceanside spot for picnics & camping. Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views.

Sunset Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076, United States

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Hiking, boating & fishing destination. Scenic park & reservoir featuring hiking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & shoreline fishing.

17770 Alma Bridge Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve

Demanding trails in a dog-friendly space. This 270-acre site welcomes dogs & provides challenging trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians.

Los Gatos, CA 95030, United States

Stewartville Backpacking Campsite

Stewartville Backpacking Campsite

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Pittsburg, CA 94565

New Brighton State Park

New Brighton State Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Parking lot, 1598, 1500 Park Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States

Campground | New Brighton State Beach

Campground | New Brighton State Beach

Visit this great place for kids and families!

New Brighton State Beach, 1500 Park Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States

Redwood Grove Nature Preserve

Redwood Grove Nature Preserve

Redwood forest with a boardwalk. This 6-acre Redwood forest features a boardwalk, observation decks, picnic tables & a rose garden.

482 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States

Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

Hiking area featuring a working farm. Rural nature preserve with 25 miles of hiking trails, plus a working farm & a model plane launch.

Cupertino, CA

Sanborn County Park

Sanborn County Park

Lush forested park with camping & hiking. Verdant wooded park featuring RV/tent campsites, plus picnic areas & over 15 miles of hiking trails.

16055 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070, United States

WilderSkills Outdoor Adventures

WilderSkills Outdoor Adventures

Visit this great place for kids and families!

23600 Big Basin Wy, Saratoga, CA 95070, United States

Garin Regional Park

Garin Regional Park

Hills, fields, streams & farming history. This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history.

1320 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, United States

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