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
James G
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Coast
Always an amazing experience. My daughter and I have been camping at Coast Camp #2 for some 18 years now, and don't plan to quit anytime soon!
Carlos A
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Glen
I urge people to cancel reservations they aren’t going to use. Please.
Jason R
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Coast
Some really nice updates to coast camp in the last year. New picnic tables, bear boxes, new horse hitches. I really enjoy camping here when I can get a spot.
Isabella D
VerifiedDecember 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Wildcat
From Bear Valley visitor center it's about a 6 mile hike into Wildcat camp. The hike is not too strenuous, however there is some up and downhill, and there is a long (~1m) and somewhat steep descent into the campground (that you will go up on your way out). The campground is simple and beautiful. Each site has a picnic table and food locker. There is a water spigot near the pit toilets. From the campground there is easy access to the beach, and ~1m walk to Alamere falls. Elk can be seen wandering in and near the campground, though they don't like to have their picture taken. Sunsets are amazing. Be prepared for cold and wet conditions in the evening. I've been to Wildcat camp twice (both times in Dec) - once was super windy and we saw a fox poop on our picnic table, the other time was wet from the marine layer, but somehow had a clear night, with spectacular stars and Milkyway viewing. There are a lot of little birds that will try to steal your snacks if you are not careful.
Eric B
VerifiedDecember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 001 GROUP, Loop: Wildcat
Great experience! We saw harbor seals, harbor porpoises, bobcats, river otters, Tule elk, surf scoters, common eiders, curlews, dowitchers, cormorants, widgeon, turkey vultures, and gulls. Upland birds like Townsend’s warbler and spotted towhee as well. The campground is in a great location for beach exploring and checking out the lakes.
Stephanie Y
VerifiedDecember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Coast
There are probably a few other sites in the upper campground that are a little more spacious, but this site was pretty good!
debbie c
VerifiedDecember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Sky
Beautiful trip.
Heather B
VerifiedDecember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Wildcat
The hike-to campgrounds at Point Reyes are always so well maintained. The trail was trimmed & solid, easy to follow, well marked. The campground @ Wild Cat had a very clean and shockingly good smelling bathroom, running water and each camp site had a picnic table and food locker. This is a lovely space for a "glamping" backpack experience. We camped with a heard of Elk, a bobcat, coyote, 6 fox and countless quail. The views were spectacular. What else can we ask for? <3
Cody P
VerifiedDecember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Glen
We hiked in to Glen camp the longer Stewart trail route, and back out over Greenpicker trail a day after some significant rain. The campground was beautiful in its greenery and in the rain, and the nearby Bear trail offered some extra enjoyable casual strolls.
Eli S
VerifiedDecember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Wildcat
We loved this trip!
Wildcat was a little wetter and windier than we expected, but nothing insurmountable. Sites 006 and 007 are awesome because they both feature views of the ocean. 006 has an absolutely gorgeous view.
There was a herd of deer living at the camp on our trip. We didn't notice them since we came in right after sunset, but when we got up in the middle of the night, they were all over Wildcat. It was a fun sight! Just maintain a respectful distance and they seem fine. Closest we had to walk to one was like 10 feet.
For absolute beginners, I still recommend Glen, since it's a seemingly easier hike in, and wind and ocean spray are non-issues there. We got much more damp than we anticipated (though we should have seen it coming lol).
All of the toilets were in great shape, and we appreciated that they've added scented urinal things to keep it more pleasant. Winter temps meant no bugs either!
We saw very few people on trail, and only about half of the sites were actually occupied despite being "fully booked." If you overbook, remember to cancel! We would have loved to see more people there or at least openings for more days. Friends of ours couldn't make it because only Sunday night was available.
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. |
