Towle Campground offers a unique camping experience right in the middle of the Bay Area, making it a rare find for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled in Portola Valley, CA, this campground provides a perfect blend of accessibility and natural beauty, allowing visitors to enjoy hiking trails and peaceful surroundings without venturing far from urban conveniences.
Towle Campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities during the early part of the season. The trails are easily accessible, and ranger check-ins add an extra layer of safety and reassurance for campers. While the restrooms are basic, the campground's location makes it a popular choice for those seeking a nature retreat without leaving the Bay Area.
Customer feedback highlights both the strengths and areas for improvement. Campers appreciate the seamless pass pickup process, easy trail access, and the presence of rangers who conduct regular checks. However, some visitors note that the restroom conditions could be improved, and signs at campsites may vary in consistency.
Towle Campground is ideal for those looking to experience nature without leaving the Bay Area. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this campground offers a unique opportunity to connect with the outdoors while staying close to home.
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Tent sites
Good for kids
On-site parking
This review is an overall experience review in comparison to campgrounds, in national and state campgrounds. Pros: * It's a campground in the middle of the bay area, which is a rare find. * The campground is reasonably well maintained. * Early part of the season, it was clean campground. * The trails were easily accessible. * Picking up the pass in the office, was relatively seamless w/o even a ranger. * Rangers do a sanity check regularly. Cons: * The restrooms are dismal given the locale of the campground. * The signs in a few of the campsites were inconsistent. * The lack of a wash place would have been nice.
Tent camping only. We wanted to be able to sleep in our bed in the bed we built in our minivan, but vehicle camping is prohibited.
Beautiful. Liked it very much.