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
Emily R
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 002 GROUP, Loop: Wildcat
This campground is fantastic. The scene and setting are gorgeous, with easy access to the beach for bonfires and a short walk to Alamere Falls. We also appreciated all of the amenities at the site (bathrooms, trash, water, picnic table, bear box) - it made our backpacking experience feel glamorous!
Jay S
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Glen
The campground was very good. The facilities were clean enough, I suppose. The area that the campsite is in is beautiful.
We just had major issues with the punk teenage boys who camped next to us. Constantly making noise until midnight with a father who made zero effort to control them. We REALLY enjoyed waking you up early the next day, lol.
Dylan H
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Glen
Glen Camp is often thought of as the last choice for camping in Point Reyes, but it’s not bad at all. The some of the sites are nicely secluded and the scenery is pretty. The coast isn’t too far of a hike from camp and Glen is a nice distance for a new backpacker. Don’t forget to bring bug repellent or a mosquito net as there are mosquitoes.
Loretta L
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Coast
Fam friendly/Newb friendly 2mile hike into the Coast campsite on the Laguna trail. Easy to find parking lot. (No bathrooms at the trail head btw) Clean campsite with nice bear locker, large cement table, plenty of space between campsites, and easy access to water spout, and well-maintained toilets. The beach was a quick easy walk to get to! Not much else to do except chill but cool for newb backpackers!
Guerilladoc@gmail.com R
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: BOAT A, 1-6 people, Loop: Tomales Bay
Took an enclosed double kayak with my wife on a three day two night adventure. She had never been there before and it was awesome to see it through her eyes. We had Marshal beach almost entirely to ourselves. We even got to see the bioluminescence of the water… AMAZING!!! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an adventure.
Andrew Y
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Coast
The rangers were helpful, the trails were beautiful, and the campsites were well-maintained with potable water, toilets, and trash. Highly recommend a short backpacking trip to enjoy the beautify of Pt Reyes!
Austin S
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sky
Point Reyes is my favorite place to camp out for a night! Wonderful experience every time. My only comment is that the bathrooms sometimes smell quite strong. Must be all the backpacking food.
Stacey S
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Wildcat
Beautiful location, nice private site with coyote song and Elk viewing every morning. Easy walk during low tide to Alamere. No issues with rodents in the critter box, but I do use a "rat sack". Water and pit toilet was nice to have. Wish people would close the darn lid on toilets. It helps them vent properly and be less smelly 😊
Kavya P
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Coast
Sheldon G
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Sky
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. |
