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3 total sitesAbout Bicentennial Campground
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- General Store
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Reviews (243)
What Guests Are Saying
Bicentennial Campground offers stunning views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, creating a peaceful and memorable camping experience surrounded by nature and wildlife. While the campground lacks running water and has basic portable toilet facilities, the sites are well-maintained and provide access to numerous hiking trails. Visitors recommend bringing extra toilet paper and being prepared for chilly nights, but overall, the campground is praised for its beauty and tranquility.
What Guests Are Saying
Bicentennial Campground offers stunning views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, creating a peaceful and memorable camping experience surrounded by nature and wildlife. While the campground lacks running water and has basic portable toilet facilities, the sites are well-maintained and provide access to numerous hiking trails. Visitors recommend bringing extra toilet paper and being prepared for chilly nights, but overall, the campground is praised for its beauty and tranquility.
Review Summary
Kelly S
VerifiedNovember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
There is a port-a-potty, but it was very full so I ended up using the vault toilet up near the picnic area up the hill. The campsite was small, so I felt like I could see everything the other campers were doing, but our neighbors were quiet and slept around the same time that we did. I did accidently wake them up when I went to the toilet in the middle of the night, which I felt bad about. There was a man that walked through our campsite with 5+ unleashed large dogs, and the dogs approached us for our lunch food which was unnerving.
We could hear the ocean at night which was nice, and the campsite was charming and beautiful. I enjoyed hiking and the beautiful views. There was a bench we could see from the campsite, so we walked up to it for sunset, which was an extremely beautiful view. There were bulletin boards with historical information on them near the WWII buildings. The campsite and trails were clean. and I could see the golden gate bridge and city from the campsite. There are no bears. I had good cell phone service and even streamed videos over data. Even though I had a couple complaints, I still recommend spending a night or two here.
I recommend bringing your own toilet paper. The vault toilet had lots of TP but the port-a-potty did not have any. Also maybe disinfecting wipes for the port-a-potty seat. I don't think it is cleaned, only emptied.
Sydney W
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great camping for a unique experience close to the city with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge!
Sydney W
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great camping for a unique experience close to the city with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge!
June S
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great view
June S
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great view
Steven J
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great place. So much to see and do. Bring a cart to pack stuff to campsite. Bring water.
Steven J
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great place. So much to see and do. Bring a cart to pack stuff to campsite. Bring water.
Alannah A
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
It was a beautiful and absolutely amazing camping trip. Highly recommend going here, I know we will be coming back asap.
Alannah A
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
It was a beautiful and absolutely amazing camping trip. Highly recommend going here, I know we will be coming back asap.
Alison L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
No immediate views and not next to trails. However, convenient for accessing trails in the area.
Location & Directions for Bicentennial Campground
Bicentennial Campground, Sausalito, CA 94965 United States
Elevation: 16 ft
Getting There
<p>From San Francisco (travelling north):</p>
<p>Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. This will be the exit after the Vista Point. Continue straight for a few hundred feet, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Tra...
From San Francisco (travelling north):
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. This will be the exit after the Vista Point. Continue straight for a few hundred feet, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 mi on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 mi uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left.
From Marin (travelling south):
From US-101 South, take the last exit before the Golden Gate Bridge onto Alexander Avenue. Turn right at the stop sign and continue straight for about a quarter mile, until you can turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 mi on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 mi uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left.
Highway access
Bicentennial Campground is accessible via US-101, approximately 2 miles away, through Alexander Avenue and Bunker Road.
Nearby National Park
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (81 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- There is no water available at this campground. Campers must provide their own water for drinking, cleaning, etc; bring enough water to last your entire stay. Water is also available at the public restrooms on Field Rd.
- Reservations can be made up to 6 months before your arrival and may extend up to 2 days beyond this 6-month booking window. Only 3 nights per season per camper! This is in order to ensure everyone gets to enjoy Bicentennial Campground.
- No further emails will be sent. Your confirmation is your permit. Please print your confirmation email after reserving a site. Place a copy of your confirmation on the dashboard of each vehicle. A maximum of 3 vehicles for each site.
- The Parking area is separate from the actual campsites. This is a walk-in, Tent Only facility. No RVs or car camping is allowed. The trail from the parking area to the campsites is about 200 yards. The trail is packed dirt and moderately steep most of the way.
- Leave No Trace Do not leave trash at campsite or in food lockers. Help us keep wild animals wild! Raccoons, deer, coyotes and bobcats frequent the area. Do not feed or approach wildlife; keep area clean of scented items and keep all food items in the food locker until the end of your stay.
- Wood fires are not permitted. Gas camp stoves are permitted, as well as the burning of charcoal in the grill provided at each campsite.
- Pets are prohibited, only trained service animals are allowed.
- Please be respectful to others.
- Hammocks tied on trees or structures are not permitted. Only free standing hammocks are allowed.
- Check before you grill. Visit the Recreational Fire Regulations page to find out if there are grill restrictions during your stay.
- In Case of Emergency call 911 or Park Dispatch at (415) 561-5656.
- For more information, call (415) 331-1540 or email us at [email protected].
- Looking for something to do during your camping adventure?!1) Beginner Birding with a Park Ranger - Join a NPS Park Ranger for a guided hike/program around Rodeo Lagoon and learn all about our local feathered friends. Taking place Saturdays at 11am during the months of March and April 2025. For more information and to sign-up: Click Here 2) Layers of History - A Ranger Guided Hike/Program - Hike along with a ranger on a 2-mile loop starting/ending at Fort Cronkhite and learn all about the multi-layered history of the Marin Headlands. For more information and to sign up: Click Here 3) Nike Missile Site SF-88 - Check out this relic and fully restored piece of Cold War history and take a FREE Ranger/Docent led tour of the site. Open all year every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with three tour options per day at 12:15PM, 1:15PM, and 2:15PM (No reservation required). For more information: Click Here 4) Point Bonita Lighthouse - Visit one of the oldest lighthouses on California's coast and catch a FREE Ranger/Docent led "Light Chat" about the site's history and ecology (12:15 PM). Check out the site's unique geology, harbor seals, and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. The site is open Thursday through Monday from 12:30 - 3:30 PM. For more information: Click Here
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Last updated: October 19, 2026