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
Michael L
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Sky
Beautiful hike from Sky Camp to Coastal Camp. Nice facilities. Well maintained.
Carlos O
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Coast
Don't miss the tidepools!
Trond K
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Coast
Fantastic hiking in Point Reyes with great camp sites both in Sky and Coast
Ben P
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Coast
We stayed at Sky, then Coast for 2 nights, and then Wildcat camps. I can't say enough about how incredible the trip was. Sky was beautiful but can't beat the location of Coast and Wildcat being right on the beach. The potable water at each camp, as well as the recycling, trash, and out house services were amazing. I've never been so spoiled while backpacking. There is a lot of poison oak on the trails and campsites though so be careful and maybe bring some poison oak wipes. We also saw a wildcat (or 2?) one night at Coast camp which was awesome, but I've never been so thankful for my bear spray since it provided a feeling of security. We also saw seals in the ocean, elk, rabbits, ground squirrels, and other wildlife. The nights didn't get cold either which was great. Also, I don't think there was cell reception anywhere (although my phone was on airplane mode the whole time so I can't say for sure). Anyway, all around great trip if you can get a reservation! We were surprised at how many campsites were vacant considering it was so hard to get the reservations... too bad people didn't cancel beforehand! I wouldn't want anybody to miss out on this experience if they want it. Please just treat it all with respect and leave no trace!
Eileen F
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Coast
Beautiful park, lots of wild life. Camping near the beach was great and the camp ground had convenient facilities, drinking water, garbage and a pit toilet. Baby Quails, 2 fawn and their mom and a coyote came through the camp ground.
Kevin L
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Wildcat
Nice place. Campsite, water faucet, restroom are clean and functional. Thank you
Christoph G
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Coast
You can't go wrong with Point Reyes: Beautiful nature, breathtaking views etc
Pro Tip for Coast Camp, however: Try to avoid campsite no. 9. It's downwind from the pit toilets...
Sarah R
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Glen
I love Point Reyes. It’s one of my favorite places. Alamere Falls is beautiful. I’ve stayed at every hike-in campground and it’s always lovely.
Noelle K
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Coast
My family and I did our first backpacking trip with my two year old son and it was amazing. We did the shorter 1.8 mile hike to the coastal campground and it was totally manageable with a toddler. The campground and toilets and potable water, and it is very close to a gorgeous beach. The only downside was the immense amount of poison oak around our campsite, but that's to be expected here! Bring layers:)
Ken C
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Coast
Camped at Coast Campground site 7, which is the farthest up the camp trail. Which means privacy (good) but farther from water and bathrooms. I'd book that site again.
Camped at Site 10 at Sky Campground. Absolutely ZERO shade so plan to come later in the day. Nice site with great views of the sky and fairly private (again the last one in the camp trail). Site 10 has a pretty good hike down, and back up again, a steep hill to get to bathrooms and water.
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. |
