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Camping at Half Moon Bay SB

State park · Half Moon Bay · 44 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Half Moon Bay State Beach is actually four smaller beaches, with a total of two miles of sandy shore. The beach is a popular location for camping, picnicing, surfing, and surf fishing.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 44 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on California State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 45 sites.

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francis beach campground
RR$35
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francis beach campground
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Park notices 5
  • Half Moon Bay

    Visitors who will be checking in after Sunset must call the campground at 650-726-8820 by 3pm on the day of check in to receive afterhours check in instructions

  • Dump Station

    California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park… Read full notice

    California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park units as part of a pilot program to help us protect the environment and are added amenities for our visitors.

    Following the success of the initial pilot program in 2018, an additional eleven park units have been added to the program. The service is available for campers, day-use or transient visitors for $10-$20 per use, depending on the location. Please note that visitors with current reservations arriving on or after April 13, 2021, who are interested in using the RV dump stations may be required to pay the use fee. The price per campsite for these state parks does not include the use of a dump station. View the following link: Camping Information parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029

  • Half Moon Bay: Sweetwood Group Camp Rules

    Sweetwood Group Camp Rules: Check-in time: 2:00 p.m. A $10 cash-only key deposit is required at check-in time. Must check in at Francis Beach campground to receive key to access entrance gate.… Read full notice

    Sweetwood Group Camp Rules: Check-in time: 2:00 p.m. A $10 cash-only key deposit is required at check-in time.
    Must check in at Francis Beach campground to receive key to access entrance gate.
    Checkout time: 12:00 noon. Site must be vacated and key returned to Francis Kiosk by noon.

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Bathroom
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
15 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 34 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

95 Kelly Ave
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Half Moon Bay SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Half Moon Bay SB?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (34 of 34 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Half Moon Bay SB have RV hookups?
34 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Half Moon Bay SB?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Half Moon Bay SB?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (34 of 34 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 34 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 44 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 44 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 12 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 15 nights max
Getting there
Listing 95 Kelly Ave (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Bear Gulch Hide Out

10.6 mi from Half Moon Bay SB (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Red Dot Ranch

15.5 mi from Half Moon Bay SB (straight-line)
Sites from $56/night
$112 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Venture Retreat Center | Pescadero

18 mi from Half Moon Bay SB (straight-line)
Sites from $101/night
$203 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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francis beach campground
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francis beach campground
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francis beach campground
RX$50
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francis beach campground
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francis beach campground
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francis beach campground
RR$65
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francis beach campground
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released


50 people and 12 vehicles maximum. No RVs or trailers – tent camping only. Keep tents in the designated area and to the east of the cypress trees.

Youth groups must have adult supervision. Please do not hang hammocks from trees.

All vehicles must display proper tags and park only in the designated parking area.

Vehicles are not permitted to drive into the camping area to load or unload.

Dogs must be ON LEASH at all times and must be in a vehicle or with a person in a tent overnight. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE BEACH.

Collecting wood or driftwood is not allowed. Firewood is available for purchase at the park.

Ground fires are prohibited. Use the fire ring and BBQs provided. Quarter-operated showers are available at Francis - $0.50 for two minutes of hot water.

Secure food from wildlife. Lock or securely stow valuables (especially bicycles). All vehicle travel must be limited to the access road and parking area.

Vehicles off road are prohibited (CCR4355).
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  • Half Moon Bay SB: Francis Beach Campground Rules

    Francis Beach Campground Rules • Check out is at 12 p.m. Check in begins after 2 p.m. • Switching sites is not permitted. • Rental RVs are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up from the park. •… Read full notice

    Francis Beach Campground Rules

    • Check out is at 12 p.m. Check in begins after 2 p.m.
    • Switching sites is not permitted.
    • Rental RVs are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up from the park.
    • Generators must be off between 8 p.m. to 10 a.m.
    • Quiet time is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    • Dogs must be ON LEASH no longer than 6 feet at all times. Dogs outside must be attended at all times. Dogs cannot be left outside at night. They must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night.
    • No dogs allowed on the sand.
    • 8 people maximum per campsite including children.
    • One RV (recreational vehicle) per campsite.
    • Only 1 vehicle is included in the campsite fee. Up to 3 vehicles are allowed per campsite, BUT the extra vehicles are required to pay Extra Vehicle fees. Legally towed trailers/vehicles count toward the total of 3 vehicles but are not required to pay the Extra Vehicle Fee.
    • Vehicles must fit in the campsite on pavement and out of the roadway or use the Extra Vehicle Parking. Parking on the grass is prohibited.
    • Collecting wood or driftwood is not allowed. Firewood is available for purchase at the park.
    • Beach fires are strictly prohibited.
    • Ropes, lines, swings, and hammocks may not be fastened to any tree.
    • Campers under the age of 18 must get Supervising Ranger approval. Each person under 18 must have written consent from a parent/guardian in order to stay.
    • Dumping grey water is only allowed at the Dump Station.
    • No attaching hoses to spigots or cords to other site’s electrical outlets.
    • Games that are disruptive to other campers or to the environment are prohibited. Drones are prohibited.
    • Speed limit in the campground is 10 MPH.
    • Radios and other sound-producing devices must not be audible beyond the campers’ immediate campsite.
  • Santa Cruz District

    The following campgrounds of the Santa Cruz District are collectively restricted to an occupancy limit of 30 days by the same person(s), equipment or vehicles in any calendar year: [CCR 4455(a)] Big… Read full notice

    The following campgrounds of the Santa Cruz District are collectively restricted to an occupancy limit of 30 days by the same person(s), equipment or vehicles in any calendar year: [CCR 4455(a)]

    Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Including Little Basin sub-unit)

    Butano State Park

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    Half Moon Bay State Beach

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    Manresa State Beach

    New Brighton State Beach

    Portola Redwoods State Park

    Seacliff State Beach

    Sunset State Beach

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco San Francisco area · 14 hr · from $227/person
    • San Francisco Love Tour San Francisco area · 2 hr · from $99/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour San Francisco area · 2 hr · from $82/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 4 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

"Orion" 26' Bunkhouse, loaded amenities, pet friendly
"Orion" 26' Bunkhouse, loaded amenities, pet friendly

Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 8 · 23 mi from campground

$180/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2020 Leprechaun w/ Solar/Lithium System
2020 Leprechaun w/ Solar/Lithium System

Class C motorhome · 25.67 ft · sleeps 7 · 29 mi from campground

$259/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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“The Spaceship” 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud
“The Spaceship” 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 58 mi from campground

$250/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Half Moon Bay SB

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

San Francisco area · 14 hr · from $227/person

San Francisco Love Tour
San Francisco Love Tour

San Francisco area · 2 hr · from $99/person

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

San Francisco area · 2 hr · from $82/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

San Francisco area · 5 hr–8 hr · from $80/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 15 nights (California State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 20263%96%0%
Dec 20267%93%0%
Jan 202720%80%0%
Feb 202711%89%0%
Mar 20279%91%0%
Apr 20279%91%0%
May 20276%94%0%
Compare site types

45 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

45 sites · $50, $35/night

Loops: Francis Beach Campground (44), Sweetwood Group Camping loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch
San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

San Francisco area · 11 hr · from $199/person

Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings
Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

San Francisco area · 9.5 hr · from $189/person

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

San Francisco area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $157/person

Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup
Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup

San Francisco area · 15 hr · from $179/person

Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

San Francisco area · 6 hr · from $119/person