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Search for an RV in San Mateo and get started on your California adventure. San Mateo is located in between San Francisco to the north, and San Jose to the south. The Bay Area is rich in culture and diversity, and you can expect to see all types of people and experience diverse cuisines and cultural experiences. San Mateo is also part of the illustrious Silicon Valley where major tech companies and up-and-coming startups are headquartered. While this region of the country is one of the most expensive to live in, visiting is a whole thing altogether, and you should expect to have remarkable experiences while you are there.
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The Great Outdoors
The outdoors is always a great place to start the San Mateo RV rental adventure. Begin by going on a brisk hike in San Mateo. You could try the John S Brooks Memorial Trail, which is a 5.4-mile loop trail with 987 feet of elevation. The trail is classified as easy and you can mountain bike on it too, or bring your dog. If you like to fish, there is a lake along the way, and who knows what you will catch if you bring your fishing rod. For a longer but flatter trail, you could try the Redwood Shores Loop Trail, which is 7.7 miles long with not even 100 feet of elevation gain. This easy trail also features a lake and is frequented by locals. There are, of course, lots of other trails in the area.
RV Parks
There are lots of RV parks in San Mateo, and the Bay Area in general, so even if you don’t book ahead, you won’t have to look too hard. A lot of the campgrounds in the area, or areas nearby, are highly-rated and perfect for the whole family.
Exploring the City
Exploring a new town can be lots of fun, and San Mateo has a lot to explore. For the kids, there is CuriOdyssey, a local museum that is home to exotic animals and educational exhibits. Kids love this place and adults do, too.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Robert Woolley Park Trail, CABurlingame, CA
- Sugarloaf Hill, CASan Mateo, CA
- Sawyer Camp Trail, CASan Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge, CA
- Ralston Ave Bike Trail, CAGolden Gate National Recreation Area, CA
- San Francisco Bay Trail, CABelmont, CA
- Mills Canyon Nature Area Trails, CABurlingame, CA
- John S Brooks Memorial Trail, CABelmont, CA
- Bayshore Trail, CAMillbrae, CA
- Upper Crystal Springs Lake, CASan Mateo, CA
- Crystal Springs to Pulgas Water Temple, CABelmont, CA
- CampgroundsLocation
- San Francisco RV Resort, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Pelican Point RV Park, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Anthony Chabot Regional Park, CAAlameda County, CA
- Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Del Valle Family Campground, CAAlameda County, CA
- Olema Campground, CAMarin County, CA
- Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park, CASanta Cruz County, CA
- Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA, CASanta Cruz County, CA
- San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA, CASonoma County, CA
- Moss Landing KOA Express, CAMonterey County, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in San Mateo
Kevin F.
May, 2026
Felt like home! More amenities than some hotel rooms. Comfortable drive. Not too much tech on the dash which was great since new cars can take a lot of learning to get used to. Held up to the rain and cold great. Sink came in handy but would definitely recommend to throw out the grey water before it gets full! If you're short like me, it can be hard to carry long distances. Sid and Linda were awesome communicators so I hope to rent from them again in the future!
Justin H.
May, 2026
I had a great experience taking the van to Big Sur over four days. Edwin is a good communicator and has stocked the van with a range of cookware and utensils. We just added food, bedding, and camp chairs. The van is a Storyteller Overland, which has the best design IMO. The control system for lights, climate, etc is easy to use.
Trudy T.
May, 2026
We had a great trip in the van. It was pretty much set up with all the kitchen necessities- we brought our drip coffee pour over but there was a kettle to heat the water. We just added food and toilet paper and we were off. My husband is 6'3" and we chose this van because the bed is the long way and he fit well. Our power never went below 80% thanks to the added solar. The diesel heater allowed us to take the morning chill off. It was easy to drive and park. We even had to use the road side service when the tire started losing air while we were driving back from the Redwoods. They were very helpful and kept checking on us even after we got back on the road. I kept James up to date and he checked on us later to make sure everything was ok with us. We would rent this van again.
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