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
Steven C
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Wildcat
What a hidden gem. Absolutely magical experience!
John L
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Coast
Campsite 7 at Coast Camp was perfect. Everything was well maintained, clean, and functional. The new food lockers are fantastic!
Michael W
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Wildcat
Love Wildcat site 7 a little bit of a slope but great nonetheless.
Kelly C
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sky
Sky Camp site 11 is one of the most beautiful sites I've ever camped in. Just spectacular--view all the way out to the Farallons, lovely flat ground for the tent, nice table and bear box. The bathrooms were clean, the water was available. Can't complain at all! I worried that the fire damage would make the sites less nice but actually things are growing in beautifully and the view is even more expansive than it used to be.
James G
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Coast
This is such a wonderful place to spend the night. The starts were out and no fog, so it was a gorgeous (but cold) night of camping.
I was surprised how much the recent rains had modified the beach near the campground. But that's Mother Nature at work, and it's fun to watch how she changes things around right before our very eyes.
Andrew C
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sky
Facilities were really well maintained, even in spite of the recent weather. I'm aware of lots of trees down in the area, but the road to the trailhead and the path to the campground we're both clear. Thanks for the great experience!
Andrew F
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Wildcat
The bear boxes in the campground need replacement as do some of the tables.
Scott J
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Glen
The park is great.
I think the reservation system should be changed to prevent campsites going unused by no shows. I have camped in the park 3 times in the last month. All three times there were only 2-3 campsites occupied, despite nearly all being reserved. I think people should receive an email 2-3 days before their reservation and must confirm they will really use their reservation.
I support having limited camping and a reservation system for this park, but the current reservation system significantly limits opportunities beyond what is intended.
Nick C
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Wildcat
Staying at Wildcat campground will be one of your best backpacking trips ever. Point Reyes is simply magical and this campsite has all you need.
Ryan G
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Wildcat
I’ve been backpacking at Point Reyes for over a decade and it’s always a new experience when visiting. This is the first time I’ve gone backpacking with my two daughters and we had a blast! Although the conditions were a bit wet, Wildcat Camp was still amazing. We were fortunate to arrive at camp at the same time as three Tule Elk. Because of the rains, Alamere Falls and the pools above it were amazing and the trails were filled with all sorts of critters and mushrooms. Definitely a trip to remember with my girls. We can’t wait to visit again in the summer.
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. |
