Back Ranch Meadows Campground offers a serene escape from the hustle of daily life, nestled in the picturesque area of San Rafael, California. This charming campground is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil environment to enjoy nature and relax with family and friends.
Whether you're camping in an RV or pitching a tent, Back Ranch Meadows provides all the necessary amenities to make your stay comfortable. The site boasts clean facilities, well-equipped spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere that caters to both adventure seekers and those looking for peace and quiet. The nearby beach and attractions add to its appeal, making it a great base for exploring the region.
One of the standout features is the fenced dog area, which is particularly convenient for pet owners with active dogs. The campground's hosts are friendly and helpful, ensuring that guests feel right at home during their stay.
Customers have shared positive experiences about their stays at Back Ranch Meadows Campground. Many highlight the peaceful environment and cleanliness of the facilities, while also noting that the location is a great base for exploring nearby attractions. While there are minor amenities like cold showers, overall visitors find it to be a great value and an enjoyable camping experience.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Tent sites
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
We had such a lovely time here. Plenty of peace and quiet. The only troublemakers were the rascally raccoons. The hosts are nice, the place was clean and equipped well. -1 star for only cold coin operated showers. Not upset about paying for the shower, only that it was icy. All things considered it was a great campground and I'd love to return. We enjoyed the area but be prepared to drive to the beach and attractions.
Booked online and was not able to make it there before they closed. A note was left for us on the office with a map and directions and a gate code to let us on. The place had a fenced in dog area which was very helpful for my wife and I who have 2 hunting dogs. The bathrooms and showers were ok, but it was good for a camp site. Overall it was nice and peaceful experience and a great stop for the night.
Great trails for social rides, and areas for hiking, camping, nature walks. More technical riding available for those in need of something more challenging than the calm loop. Make sure to support FoCC to keep this great park open and cared for!
My kids really love this place and it was a very nice campground except the fact that we needed to clean up the prior campers mess. We open up the storage bins and it was filled with trash and a watermelon that I’ve been shattered to 1 million pieces covered in bees. Not to mention the hose assigned our specific camping spot to another couple two hours after we had already reserved it so we had a very angry camper come up and attack us and accuse us of not paying and even yelled at my child. Recommend that if you do come to this place because it has lovely scenery to be prepared for management who is unorganized and to be responsible for cleaning up the prior campers mess. Once other campers check out they should be checking the campsites to make sure that it is ready for the next camping group.
This place if a very good option especially if you need to be in San Francisco the next morning. I was able to get a reservation for the fourth of july, and it really exceeded my expectations. Please note: this is a walk-in campground, just a short walk really from the parking lot, where you will find some carts and re-purposed garbage bins, which are a real help especially if you are in the upper sites. My only quibble: the showers require many many more quarters than the sign indicates. That said, there are free cold showers in the beach day use area. Tip: if you are going out at night, get the combination to the gate, as it may be locked when you return.