Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

There is no campground at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for RVs, tents, or otherwise. Parking overnight in the parking lot is also not an option. However, some apps can help you find an overnight parking lot or boondocking spot to stay overnight.

Several San Francisco campgrounds surrounding area accept RVs. If your motorhome is too big for other campgrounds, head to San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA where they can accommodate rigs up to 100 feet long. With over 300 sites, most with utilities, you will be sure to find a spot you like. They even have a rock wall, petting farm, pool, spa, K9 Kamp, camp store, and so much more. Guests here may have almost as much fun here as at Discovery Kingdom!

The Benicia State Recreation Area just six miles to the south has several campsites where you can stay overnight in a beautiful outdoor setting. Be prepared with full water and fuel tanks and empty grey and black water tanks; no utilities or amenities.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom provides a free shuttle service to get visitors from the parking lot to the front gate of the park. However, they only run about once every 15 minutes, so if you are close to the gate, you may want to walk. For those with mobility issues, you can bring your own wheelchair or rent one from the Guest Relations offices.

Comfortable shoes for walking, shorts, and t-shirts are typical clothing you will see at Discovery Kingdom. The weather is just about perfect all year long here, but it can get a bit chilly in the evenings even during the summer. So, bring long pants and a hoodie or jacket as well even if you visit in July. Rain is unlikely from May through September, but it does not hurt to pack rain gear anyway.

Remember that you have to carry whatever you bring unless you have a backpack, which is not allowed on many rides. So, you may want to pack lightly or rent a locker. Bring your wallet, keys, phone, and ticket to get in, which should all fit in your pockets or a fanny pack. Packing these items in a clear Ziploc bag makes them easy to keep together and will keep them dry on water rides.

One of the items you may want to bring is sunblock or sunscreen. Travel-sized bottles are perfect because they fit in your pocket or fanny pack. Sunglasses, a hat, and a pocket-sized first-aid kit may also come in handy. At the camp, you will need to have something to repel the mosquitoes and other little critters as well as flashlights and a warming blanket for those who get cold at night.

Sometimes RVers would rather cook outdoors than be inside when on vacation. So, just in case, bring your own camp stove or barbecue grill. That way, if the site does not have a grill, cooking outdoors is still an option. Be sure to keep the basics in the rig at all times like aluminum foil, trash bags, paper plates, plastic cutlery, and cooking spray.

Head over to Hyde Park, just two miles to the east, for a group meal at a popular seafood restaurant, diner, burger bar, or Italian eatery. Nearby Vallejo has just about everything else you can think of, including soul food, seafood, a fancy Italian restaurant, a couple of Mexican establishments, and several Asian places. Sushi, French food, and a few cafés are also nearby.

If you want to sit down and have a meal while at the park, you can choose from several restaurants that serve everything from seafood to pizza or burgers to fried rice. Looking for a snack? Hit one of the snack shacks located throughout the park where you can get pretzels, popcorn, and nachos. To satisfy a sweet tooth, you’ll find over a dozen ice creameries, funnel cake shops, and snow cone kiosks as well as candy stores galore. You’ll also find 20 different gift shops with unique items like caricatures, airbrush art, and other souvenirs.