About Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Number of accommodations: 68
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (552)
What Guests Are Saying
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground offers stunning views, well-maintained sites, and accessible hiking trails, making it a great choice for campers and backpackers. Many visitors appreciate the availability of potable water, food lockers, and clean facilities, enhancing their overall experience. While some trails may have challenges like poison oak and exposure to wind, the natural beauty and wildlife encounters, such as deer and elk, contribute to the campground's charm and appeal.
What Guests Are Saying
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground offers stunning views, well-maintained sites, and accessible hiking trails, making it a great choice for campers and backpackers. Many visitors appreciate the availability of potable water, food lockers, and clean facilities, enhancing their overall experience. While some trails may have challenges like poison oak and exposure to wind, the natural beauty and wildlife encounters, such as deer and elk, contribute to the campground's charm and appeal.
Review Summary
Canyon C
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Wildcat
great
Jeanne N
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Coast
First time backpacking to Coast Camp and highly recommend the Bear Valley Trail to the Coast Trail if you're a beginner. I appreciated the easy access to the beach and potable water. Site 9 is close to the restroom and where you place your tent is right on desire's path for folks to get to the restroom which was kind of a drag. Definitely plan on having a rain tarp - it's a windy campground and dewy. Even though there were 2 large groups at Coast Camp and it seemed every site was taken, once the sun went down people respected the quiet hour. Lovely sunset, lots of wildflowers on the trail.
Amanda N
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Coast
We loved being able to walk in a short ways to camp overnight near the ocean. The site was a bit lumpy and there were lots of kids around. We enjoyed it overall, it was nice to have potable water, a bathroom, trash, and a picnic table. We saw some wildlife including a Coyote, many birds, slugs, and sea lions.
Alison L
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Wildcat
If you are hiking from the Palomarin Trailhead, there is only one road in, but it can be a bit confusing. You will pass several parking lots along the way—don’t get distracted by the visitor center, ranger station, or the various vista point lots.
Just keep driving even when the road turns to gravel/unpaved. Follow it all the way to the very end. You’ll find a much larger parking lot and a clearly marked sign for the trailhead. If you are planning an overnight trip, that is the correct place to park!
Julia W
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Coast
Our favorite campground. The beach is beautiful, expect to see a few deer here especially in the grassy areas.
Carlos O
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sky
Great hike down to Coast camp and back.
Jiayi Z
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Sky
The view from Sky Camp 5 is absolutely beautiful. It's on higher elevation which makes it a wonderful place to see sunrise and sunset on the coast. For hammock users, there are a couple of good spots to hang too! It got pretty windy at night, but the entire experience was as a whole was very pleasant. We hiked 18 miles from our campsite to Alamere Falls and back — I would only recommend this if you're ready for a huge challenge (and also incredible views)! Also, I recommend wearing long pants if you are hiking through the narrow parts of Sky Trail and Baldy Point to protect yourself from stinging nettles.
Cheng M
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Sky
Great as usual! Although campsite 1 is way more exposed than the other ones.
Coral H
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Wildcat
Have backpacked to wildcat many times. Each time I go there's vacancies at the campground when online shows everything is booked up.
Such a shame that there are no consequences for people who are no-shows and don't cancel their reservation.
Rosa C
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Sky
Beautiful 5 was so pretty! Best views lots of shade from the sun! I went during a heat wave in mid March during a heat wave in the Bay. Beautiful sunset.
Location Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Address:
1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956
United States
Point Reyes is located approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco and can be approached either northbound or southbound via Highway 101 and Exit 450A/B Sir Francis Drake Highway. Visitors can also reach the park via the longer and winding scenic Highway 1 or the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road.
Public transportation to the Bear Valley Visitor Center from San Rafael along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is available through the West Marin Stagecoach .
Directions http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/directions.htm for the quickest routes to Point Reyes National Seashore's Bear Valley Visitor Center.
Bear Valley Visitor Center GPS:
Latitude: North 38 degrees, 2 minutes and 27 seconds. Longitude: West 122 degrees, 48 Minutes and 1 second.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0412 / -122.8
Elevation: 29 feet
Policies & Rules
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PLEASE READ! NO CAR OR RV CAMPING ANYWHERE IN POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE.! PETS ARE PROHIBITED (only trained service animals are allowed) IN CAMPGROUNDS, AND ON TOMALES BAY BEACHES FOR BOAT-IN CAMPING.! PARKING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR OVER NIGHT PARKING AT ALL TRAILHEADS (a printout of your reservation confirmation face up on your dash serves as a valid parking permit.)! ONLY ONE CAMPGROUND RESERVATION PER NIGHT PER PARTY OR GROUP. ! DON’T BE A “NO SHOW”. Be kind and cancel reserved nights that you will not use.! NOISE: AUDIBLE MUSIC OF ANY TYPE IS NOT ALLOWED. NO INSTRUMENTS OR AMPLIFIED MUSIC. ! NO DISPERSED CAMPING ALLOWED. ! LEAVE NO TRACE: Pack out all your trash. Do not leave trash at the campsite. ! THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPGROUND FIRES ALLOWED, EVER! BEACH FIRE PERMITS: If fire danger allows, beach fire permits may be downloaded on the Point Reyes National Seashore website. Beach Fire Permits ! WASTEWATER DISPOSAL: Camping wastewater (dishwasher and cooking water) must be discharged at least 100 feet from streams or bodies of water. |
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BACKCOUNTRY HIKE-IN SITE INFORMATION> All sites at Coast, Glen, Sky and Wildcat Camp are Hike-In backcountry sites that require hiking or biking in with camping gear for several miles. > THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPGROUND FIRES ALLOWED. > Charcoal use is prohibited, use only gas stoves for cooking. > Always keep all food or scented items in the provided food lockers.> Possession of a glass container on the water or in a vessel or within 50 feet of any riverbank, lakeshore, beach, on the water or in a vessel is prohibited.> CHECK IN and CHECK OUT: NOON > There is no need to check in at the visitor center. Keep a copy of your reservation number with you to present to a ranger if needed. > All areas in the park are closed to visitor vehicle parking between the hours of midnight and 6 am with the exception of visitors holding backcountry camping permits may park at established trailheads. Leave a copy of your reservation on the dash of all vehicles associated with camping reservation to serve as a valid parking permit. |
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TOMALES BAY BOAT-IN INFORMATION> Boat-in sites are ONLY reachable by Boat. ALL Tomales Bay permits require use of a boat, including group sites on Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach. > Boat Launch and vehicle parking for all Boat-In campsites are located outside of the boundaries of the Point Reyes National Seashore. ! A Wag Bag or portable toilet is required to carry out human waste for all Boat A and Boat B permit holders. > There is NO potable water on Tomales Bay for Boat-In camping- you must bring your own. > Possession of a glass container on the water or in a vessel or within 50 feet of any riverbank, lakeshore, beach, on the water or in a vessel is prohibited.> Boat-in Amenities: NONE. Except for vault toilets on Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach.> Food Storage: Raccoon- and rodent-proof food storage, such as bear canisters or Kevlar food bags are required. > Group Site Permit holders at Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach are required to camp only at Marshall or Tomales Beach. > Marshall Beach allows for two group permits at any one time. Groups 1 and 2 must set up camp in a way that allows room for two parties to be able to share the beach.> Boat A and Boat B Permits are not assigned to specific campsite locations. These permits are authorized for dispersed minimum impact camping within 75 feet of the mean high tide level at any of these select beaches along the west shore of Tomales Bay: *North Blue Gum Beach*South Blue Gun Beach*Pita Beach*White Gulch Beach*Wall Beach*Pelican North Beach*Elk Fence North Beach*Elk Fence South Beach*Tomales Beach*No Name Beach*Marshall Beach*Long Cove Beach*Kilkenny BeachBOAT-IN WEATHER AND SAFETY: Expect calm winds in the mornings with increasing winds from the northwest in the afternoon. Crossing Tomales Bay during Small Craft Advisories issued by the National Weather Service can be hazardous. You are responsible for checking safe weather and tide conditions. You should be an experienced kayaker or be going with an experienced group. ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET. |
