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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$4/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
63 campsites
Season
Open dusk to dawn un...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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9400 Quarry Road, Fremont, CA 94555
RV campers who want bay views, full hookups, spotless showers, and 13 miles of trails right out the door will get a lot for four dollars a night. Fall is the sweet spot: winds ease, migrants fill the wetlands, and daytime temps stay in the low 70s.
Tent campers have exactly two sites (61 and 62) with zero shade and full exposure to bay wind. Even RVers who care about privacy or a natural feel will find the open paved layout, airplane noise from SFO, and spreading weeds harder to overlook.
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Fall delivers the best conditions, with daytime highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s and cool nights in the low 50s. Winds calm down compared to spring and summer, making outdoor activities more comfortable. Trails stay green from winter rains but without the mud issues of spring. Fall also brings excellent shorebird and raptor viewing as migrants move through the wetlands. Summer stays surprisingly cool thanks to bay breezes, though the wind can be relentless and the lack of shade makes midday heat feel more intense. Winter brings occasional rain that greens the hillsides. Year-round, expect gusty conditions and pack layers. The campground's proximity to SFO means you'll hear airplane noise throughout the day.
Fall noted as best: daytime highs in upper 60s–mid 70s and calmer winds.
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Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay is the Park District’s first full-service campground, complete with 63 campsites, a camp store, an amphitheater, a playground, Wi-Fi, and picnic areas.
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