Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Some of the less traveled trails are quite overgrown as of April 2024. While my partner and I never lost the trail, there were times when it became questionable.

Also lots of downed trees, currently.

Sky Camp has a nice view of the coast (if there is no fog). It is not the best spot if it is very windy or rainy, as there is little protection.
The facilities (restrooms, bear boxes, trash cans ...) are well maintained. There is treated water available form the faucet.
The Sky Trail going South along the ridge is in pretty bad shape and needs clean-up. There are several fallen trees and lots of brush, in particular South of the junction with the Big Pine Trail.

Sky camp site is lovely! We stayed at the group site and enjoyed beautiful starry nights, a spacious site, relative isolation from the other folks camping there (which was great since we were a larger noisier group). The site itself was nice, but a little more slanted on the hill than we would have liked. The tent pads, at first glance, are large and spacious. However, not a lot of the tent pads are particularly usable unless you want to sleep on an angle. It worked for our smaller group, but may pose challenges to groups > 12. One of the picnic tables was nice and level; the other was quite slanted down the hillside. Also, when I asked one of my group-mates what they would give as their review, they stated, "I kinda would have liked a tree." Not a lot of shade at this particular site, but that's a hallmark of Point Reyes! All in all, a great site with a few flaws of nature to make for a fantastic camping trip!

Campground was relatively easy to get to and in good condition. Two miles from Wildcat camp and beach. Glen Camp provides shade while Wildcat does not. Individual campsites have good spacing from each other. Many trails in the area to explore. About 7 mile roundtrip from Glen camp to Alamere falls. Campsites are pretty compact, so recommend no more than two tents per site.

Two group camps were very loud, one nearly all night. It'd be nice if a ranger could enforce the regulations we all agreed to.

I have been to Wildcat Camp many times but haven't been to Coast Camp in many years. I had forgotten how lovely this campsite is. One of our days was very windy; and Coast Camp is not as protected from the wind as Wildcat Camp, but there was a lovely spot on the way down to the beach where we could get out of the wind and hang out by the creek inlet; almost like a little mini oasis. What really made the trip was seeing whales just 50 yards offshore. I followed them north for a full 10 minutes before turning back. It was a magical experience.

The new concrete tables are cold at night but so nice not to have old wood/splintery tables and the new bear boxes are amazing - mice aren't going to get your food anymore so you don't have to bring a bear canister.

even though it was cold temperatures and one night with pouring rain and strong winds, most campsites, both at Sky and Coast camps were occupied, so plan well ahead to reserve a site for a wonderful Pt. Reyes experience.

Everything was excellent, including the weather. Hike to Glenn campground with 40lb pack was difficult for an old geezer, but not impossible. Hike to beach and waterfall was beautiful and well worth it - and easier without a backpack. Take hiking trail back - beautiful.
One recommendation - installing lending libraries at each camp ground

Site 4, like other reviews have said, is fully visible from the passing trail way. I pitched my single person tent behind the picnic table to get some privacy. The space for tents is situated on a slanted elevation, so I don't think water would pool up there too bad at all. It did rain on the morning of departure and my footprint collected some water on the flat spot by the table. As far as food storage goes, the bear bin is brand new! The trash collection was halted due to the truck being in maintenance so it was a pack-in pack-out situation. The trash receptacles are permanent fixtures with bear-proof lids w/ separate chutes for recycle and whatnot. Potable water spigots are at sites 8 and near the dual outhouse between sites 9 & 12.

Great Campground! Caught some fish :) (be careful, the surf can get rough and pull a person out here)