We road our bikes through here years ago. This past weekend we finally camped here for 3 nights. We had a great time. The beach and trails were great. We will definitely come back. read more

Great beach for barbecues, but a little windy. A lot of grills available and about ten dollars to get in. Nice area about 10 or so miles from San Francisco. Gets windy later in the day which can make it challenging to make a fire but tables set in front of the ocean. Three bathrooms near picnic area. Overnight camping is allowed in separate area for $35 a night. Nice beach. Will visit again when in the area. read more

Awesome place to camp if you can find a spot. Most sites have electric hookup. Except the best sites (tent only) 36 & 38. 37 is a bit back Hot showers (quarters) nice beach. Can get really windy during the day. read more

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Nice campground with restrooms and showers. Alot of scenic ocean views. You can take a walk along the beach and enjoy the view of plants, sunset, sunrise, waves etc. read more

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Really nice RV park, clean with plenty of great hiking nearby, plus lots of awesome restaurants and breweries to check out!

So so so beautiful! This campground is amazing. Right next to beach and convenient to hiking walking trails.

What a beautiful place! Plenty of parking and areas to have a picnic. Wonderful trails for walking/running. You can explore around and walk all the way to the local restaurants /coffee shops. Pretty close to Ritz hotel. A lot of people close to the parking lot but if you walk a bit further, more likely you will be on your own. So peaceful and recharging. Overall, it's one of my favorite places! read more

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Weekend getaway We are from Sonoma county and thought we would venture camping at this location. We loved the Panoramic ocean views and lovely sunsets. Also enjoyed the Coastal Trails that pass through the park. Several walking and biking opportunities in either direction (with many inviting spots) to take in the views. Only negative not used to the crowds and everything it brings! Note: Dogs are not allowed on the this particular beach and never have been. However, just down a mile south -you will find --Poplar Beach, which is dog-friendly! Use this link to view other local dog friendly beaches we found. https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/beaches/city/half_moon_bay_ca_us/ We worked around the dog beach limitations at camp: walks and biking. We rode our bikes down the beautiful extensive stretch of bike trail along the coast. Luckily we brought our dog caddy -for when our pup got tired running along side of the bikes. We intended to visit the beach by our camp but ended up biking (on a daily basis) to get to the dog friendly beach. Our daily outing ended up a (perk) because we rode away from busy and loud day use section located next to the camp location. Perk: The campground offers electric hookups to 40 of its 52 sites. Note: book early and camp away from the day use section! It is crowded and you do get day use people walking through the camp sections and at times --your camp! read more

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Great campground for all occasions and it's open for all seasons. Over looking the Pacific Ocean and nestled in the Bay Area San Francisco Bay.. Great amenities like water and electric hook up, toilets and showers. Great for hiking and biking along the ocean. read more

Perfect camping spot! So close to the beach! With easy access. Stores close by which makes it very convenient read more

Francis Beach Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Francis Beach Campground in Half Moon Bay is a lovely campground and the perfect spot to watch the sunset. The Francis Beach Campground is very close to the downtown of Half Moon Bay. It is less than 5 minutes away from driving. You can find many restaurants and stores selling some featured items you can only find in the area. The campground itself is immaculate and well maintained. The campsites have a lot of space between RVs. The campground is not very big, but right next to the ocean. You can bring a chair set in front of the Pacific Ocean and watch a gorgeous sunset with your significant other or your friends and family! The only thing I have to say is this campground is very windy most of the time. Make sure you bring enough clothing, or you will have a Half Moon Bay jacket when you're going home! Lol! read more

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Nice state campground on the beach with electric rv hookup. Sites that back up right to the beach are described as premiere level most have pathways from each site to the beach. But, did observe people accessing the beach via site 26 which was an occupied at the time premiere site mistaking that it was a public beach access path so if you book site 26 might keep this in mind so you aren't surprised if people walk through your site to access the beach. Also arrived a little before 2pm check-in time and was told to wait for 20 minutes before being allowed to go to my site at 2pm. Thought that was odd considering every other campground I've camped at publicly or privately operated never had an issue with me checking-in a little early. I plan to return to this campground in the future. read more

Very nice little state park. Bathrooms very clean. Park is quiet at night. Dogs allowed at campground. Dogs cannot go onto the beach at this spot. Drive in and walk in camping both. Some drive ins have electricity Very windy during the day. read more

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Francis Beach Campground is part of Half Moon Bay State Beach, so one can reserve a spot by going to the State Park website. Reservation fee is $7.99 and the weekend rate is $35.00 per night. The showers are pretty clean , there are four shower rooms in each building ( there are two separate buildings). Restrooms are pretty clean also. Campsites 36, 37 and 38 are right on the beach front which means the views are spectacular but it can get pretty windy and cold especially at night. I personally prefer sites that are not right on the beach front at this particular campground because of the chilly nights. Camp host lady is friendly and helpful, she had no problem giving us changes (quarters for the shower) for $5 bills. You can purchase firewood from her as well. This is a very well maintained campground in my opinion, the ground is well kept , fire ring is a good size and facilities are clean. I also absolutely love the Tuolomne Campground in Yosemite but there's no shower there. (But the views are spectacular) Just like at the San Simeon Campground, you can hear the sound of the waves inside your tent here as well. So far this place is one of my favorite campground. My other favorite campgrounds - Tuolomne at Yosemite San Simeon State Beach New Brighton Beach Big Basin Redwood Costanoa at Pescadero Mammoth Lake read more

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We made reservations on Reserve California to stay here either in August or September 2023 with the anticipation of a 2 night stay close to the ocean. We did arrive later than we thought we would it was 9:30 on a Friday night after driving 2-1/2 hours we pulled up to the entrance to find a gate across the entrance and an sign stating campgrounds full no sign a phone number to call for assistance. We drove down a dirt road directly across from the Guard Shack and did not see anyone in the building. Their was another vehicle that did the same thing as us as they went to the gate to see the campground was full and the gate shut . Upon turning around to much disappointment we decided nothing else to do but drive 2-1/2 hours back home. Saturday morning we did receive a call from a lady named Bessie asking if we were alright as they noticed our spot was empty. This was nice that she did that and she asked if we were still planning on coming today. I was not very friendly I am sorry to say and informed her that we got there to find the gate closed and the sign stating campground full. She informed me that the gate was not locked and that we should have opened it and drove on through. We didn't know it was not locked nor did we have any idea if they had already given our sight to someone else as again it was 9:30 at night. Bessie did apologize for the inconvenience and would refund our money. So our guidance is that they notify the people prior to their arrival informing them of the gate situation or a phone number of someone to call. read more

Awesome campground right by the beach in beautiful Half Moon Bay. Enjoy the sound of the ocean waves all night long. Sites are spacious, level and have picnic tables. Electric hook up is available but no water or sewer. They have a dump station for $10. Bathrooms have toilets on one side, coin operated showers on the opposite side of the buildings. One of THE Best campground to enjoy the sunsets by far. read more

Francis Beach Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

I love Francise beach. It's very clean and well equipped. The trail is great too. Love it! read more

Francis Beach Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Nice to visit and stop by! Nice views. Great staff here to! We recommend a great ride here!