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VerifiedMay 12, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Wildcat
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About Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Point Reyes National Seashore offers four backcountry hike in campgrounds and thirteen boat in campsites along Tomales Bay.
Note: For reservation purposes, our campgrounds are organized under the "loop" column of the reservation grid.
For more information, visit the Back Country Camping page on the Point Reyes National Seashore website.
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Campground Amenities
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Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- General Store
- Fish Cleaning Station
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- Beach Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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001 GROUP, Loop: Wildcat
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001, Loop: Coast
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001, Loop: Glen
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001, Loop: Sky
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001, Loop: Tomales Bay
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002 GROUP, Loop: Sky
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002 GROUP, Loop: Wildcat
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002, Loop: Coast
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002, Loop: Glen
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002, Loop: Tomales Bay
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003 GROUP, Loop: Wildcat
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003, Loop: Coast
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003, Loop: Glen
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003, Loop: Sky
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003, Loop: Tomales Bay
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004, Loop: Coast
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004, Loop: Glen
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004, Loop: Sky
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004, Loop: Tomales Bay
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004, Loop: Wildcat
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005, Loop: Glen
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005, Loop: Tomales Bay
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006, Loop: Coast
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006, Loop: Glen
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006, Loop: Tomales Bay
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007, Loop: Tomales Bay
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008 GROUP, Loop: Coast
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008, Loop: Glen
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008, Loop: Sky
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008, Loop: Tomales Bay
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008, Loop: Wildcat
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009, Loop: Coast
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010, Loop: Glen
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010, Loop: Tomales Bay
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011, Loop: Glen
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BOAT A, 1-6 people, Loop: Tomales Bay
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BOAT B, 7-14 people, Loop: Tomales Bay
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MARSHALL BEACH BOAT IN GROUP 1 15-25 people, Loop: Tomales Bay Boat Only
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001 GROUP, Loop: Wildcat
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001, Loop: Coast
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001, Loop: Glen
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001, Loop: Sky
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001, Loop: Tomales Bay
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002 GROUP, Loop: Sky
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002 GROUP, Loop: Wildcat
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002, Loop: Coast
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002, Loop: Glen
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002, Loop: Tomales Bay
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003 GROUP, Loop: Wildcat
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003, Loop: Coast
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003, Loop: Glen
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003, Loop: Sky
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003, Loop: Tomales Bay
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004, Loop: Coast
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004, Loop: Glen
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004, Loop: Sky
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004, Loop: Tomales Bay
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004, Loop: Wildcat
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005, Loop: Coast
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005, Loop: Glen
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006, Loop: Coast
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006, Loop: Glen
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006, Loop: Sky
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006, Loop: Wildcat
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007, Loop: Tomales Bay
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007, Loop: Wildcat
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008 GROUP, Loop: Coast
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008, Loop: Glen
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008, Loop: Sky
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008, Loop: Tomales Bay
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008, Loop: Wildcat
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009, Loop: Coast
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009, Loop: Glen
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009, Loop: Sky
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009, Loop: Tomales Bay
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010, Loop: Coast
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010, Loop: Glen
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010, Loop: Sky
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010, Loop: Tomales Bay
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011, Loop: Coast
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011, Loop: Glen
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011, Loop: Sky
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011, Loop: Tomales Bay
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012, Loop: Coast
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012, Loop: Glen
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012, Loop: Sky
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013 GROUP, Loop: Coast
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013, Loop: Tomales Bay
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014, Loop: Coast
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014, Loop: Tomales Bay
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015, Loop: Tomales Bay
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016, Loop: Tomales Bay
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017, Loop: Tomales Bay
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BOAT A, 1-6 people, Loop: Tomales Bay
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BOAT B, 7-14 people, Loop: Tomales Bay
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MARSHALL BEACH BOAT IN GROUP 1 15-25 people, Loop: Tomales Bay Boat Only
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MARSHALL BEACH GROUP 2, BOAT ONLY, 15-25 people, Loop: Tomales Bay Boat Only
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TOMALES BEACH GROUP, BOAT ONLY, 15-25 people, Loop: Tomales Bay Boat Only
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Reviews
723 reviews
Summary
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground offers a beautiful and immersive natural experience, with numerous wildlife sightings and well-maintained facilities, including clean pit toilets and potable water. Campers appreciate the stunning scenery, proximity to the beach, and the variety of hiking trails available. While some sites may have maintenance issues and odor concerns, many visitors express a strong desire to return, highlighting the campground's magical atmosphere and excellent overall experience.
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James J
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 Stayed at: BOAT A, 1-6 people, Loop: Tomales Bay
Had a great time camping in Tomales. The only drawback was the need to get a fire permit at bear valley visitor center in person. It would be great if the fire permit could be gotten at the same time as the campsite reservation online. I understand there are spare the air days and days of higher fire danger where fire permits would be restricted. But there must be a way to combine the two.
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Alan M
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Coast
We did the 4 campsite backpacking loop - Glen, Wildcat, Coast, Sky. Had a great experience. The trails were well marked and the campsite facilities at Glen, Coast, and Sky were very nice. The picnic table and bear box at Wildcat were somewhat marginal but still functional.
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Shanti E
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Sky
About 1.5 mi hike in, some incline.
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Alexander H
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sky
Great campsite and home base for excellent hiking. Fun long hike down to the beach and doing some of the coastal trail is a great way to spend a day. Site 7 is tucked in the corner so pretty private but doesn't offer much in way of views. Hardly anyone there when I went so looked at most sites, 10, 11, 12 and 5 would be top picks for me for views and privacy.
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Lisa M
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Glen
Mosquitos were out in force in early May - protection and repellent are musts. Trails were lush and beautiful. Campsites 5 and 6 are the best - furthest from the rest, more wooded and secluded, somewhat spacious. 5 is larger but 6 is higher up so it's more private and it looks down on site 5. 7 and 8 are also relatively private, whereas the rest are pretty exposed and/or close to the restroom.
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Dean M
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Coast
Love this place
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mike p
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Wildcat
Great campsite if you want to be close to the ocean and hear the waves!
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Shenny C
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Coast
Easy weekday backpacking trip. Sites were big enough for a tent and a bivy. Parts of the coastal trail between Coast Camp and Bear Valley trail were a little overgrown. Wear long pants or your legs will suffer. Bring tick protection.
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James Q
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Coast
Rangers at the visitor center we’re friendly and helpful
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Location & Directions for Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 United States
Elevation: 29 ft
Getting There
Point Reyes is located approximately 50 mi 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 ...
Point Reyes is located approximately 50 mi 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.
Highway access
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground is accessible via Highway 101, with the nearest interchange at Exit 450A/B for Sir Francis Drake Highway. Additionally, visitors can approach via Highway 1 and Point Reyes-Petaluma Road.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
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12PM
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12PM
General
- 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.
- 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.> 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.
- 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.
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