Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

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.

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.

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.

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!

I urge people to cancel reservations they aren’t going to use. Please.

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.

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.

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.

There are probably a few other sites in the upper campground that are a little more spacious, but this site was pretty good!

Beautiful trip.