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
Harish M
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Coast
The campsite was good. But finding the trail inward when hiking along the coast is a bit tricky especially after dark. There was no internet but luckily the GPS on the phone helped roughly locate where to turn.
Nathan L
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Wildcat
Beautiful
David C
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sky
Excellent spot for a hike/bike in camping. Knocked one star for the hard to find (in the dark) water source. If you choose to stay here, hope you like wind! They don't call it "Sky Camp" for nothing.
Amanda L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Glen
Beautiful campground surrounded by trees! The hike in was easy & trails were very well marked for going to other areas in the park such as Wildcat Camp & Alamere Falls.
Sokcheat S
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Glen
Partner and I went in late August for 2 nights of backpacking. Overall, park staff were friendly, available, and knowledgeable at the entrance. The trails were very well maintained. On day 2, about 0.2 miles into our trail, we came across a team of 4 clearing the trail from the over growth. Day hikes were enjoyable to see the landscapes change from tall trees, and blossoming flowers, to wide open beaches and seashore exploring. Stars were stunning at Sky camp, and Glen camp was absolute tranquility. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked with toilet paper. Secured trash bins at each camp site and clean drinking water at camp. Loved my first experience ant Point Reyes and It won’t be the last. 10/10 would recommend as it’s also a good place to ease friends to Backpacking.
erica s
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Glen
Pros - the campsite and hikes near the campsite are very green and shady. We had a pretty misty day, and the Coast Trail hike was absolutely magical. It is a doable distance from the Visitor Center and to Wildcat/Alamere Falls.
Cons - it was misty then full out raining one day (odd for early September), but near the ocean this disappeared. So, I would be prepared with some light rain gear, even in the dry season. Also, this site only had space for two tents, so we had to put our 3rd near the picnic table. We had a max of six people, but the site details should also list the max number of tents. I am glad we did get site 003, because some of the other sites had even less space.
Ethan B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sky
Sky Campground is great! Site 7 doesn't have as amazing a view as some of the other sites at Sky, but it is nicely secluded. We hiked in from the Bear Valley Trailhead via Meadow Trail, which was very doable for beginner backpackers at a little under 3 miles and about 1100 feet elevation gain. You can extend or shorten the hike in as desired. It's about four miles to get to the coast from the campground, making it a perfect day trip. We hiked down to Sculptured Beach on our second day, and then hiked back to the campsite for a second night. Highly recommended!
Casey C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Wildcat
Great campsite.
Brent C
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Glen
Nice site but no sunlight. Everything was damp a wet for the two days that I stayed.
Caroline E
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Coast
Site was clean and had nice views of ocean. One large tent pad, could fit 2 small 2 person tents on. The other flat area had a half buried grill sticking out of the ground. Second time staying in this area, being up in the cove is much nicer and well worth the walk to water faucets and bathrooms
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. |
