About Bicentennial Campground
Number of accommodations: 3
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (117)
What Guests Are Saying
Bicentennial Campground is a charming and picturesque location, offering breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained campsites and the abundance of nearby hiking trails, including scenic spots like Rodeo Beach and a lighthouse. While basic bathroom facilities and the challenging access to the campground are noted, the overall experience is enhanced by the natural beauty and tranquility of the area.
What Guests Are Saying
Bicentennial Campground is a charming and picturesque location, offering breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained campsites and the abundance of nearby hiking trails, including scenic spots like Rodeo Beach and a lighthouse. While basic bathroom facilities and the challenging access to the campground are noted, the overall experience is enhanced by the natural beauty and tranquility of the area.
Review Summary
Morgan F
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
It's a dry camp, but there's a water filling station down the hill, at the visitor center. The view of the Golden Gate Bridge through the trees is beautiful. Very sandy.
Michael F
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Very quiet place with a nice view on Golden Gate Bridge!
John S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Porta-potty was clean.
But too much trash by previous campers made the experience less than 5 stars.
Darcy M
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
This is not a campground. There are 3 sites, but there is no staff monitoring these sites. There are many day users in the area and they also use these sites. When I arrived, there were about 20 people on my site having a barbecue. I chose not to stick around and camp where 20 people just ate dinner. If you want to attract wild animals to your campsite, invite 20 people for dinner. I requested a refund, but my request was denied.
The place does have beautiful views and an epic beach. I recommend this location strictly as a day-time stop.
Douglas K
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Had a great time, but my only concern was that the information on parking was NOT clear beforehand. The signs at the campground parking lot say "NO PARKING ANY TIME", and the information board at the campsite says "print your reservation and place it on your dashboard", but there was no mention of this when I booked the site. I can't very well print my reservation while I'm at the campsite!
I wrote my reservation details on a piece of paper and left it on the dash of my car and all was well, but I would suggest better documentation on the procedure when someone books the site.
claire r
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great trails nearby. Easy parking. Beautiful sunset over Rodeo beach + sunrise over the city.
JAMES L
VerifiedDecember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Beautiful location. All 3 campgrounds are very much on top of each other, and if other people had been in them, it probably would have felt pretty crowded. Fortunately for me, I was the only one camping at the time, so it was nice and quite.
Martin P
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
I had a Jeep with the tent on the roof, I could not access to the campground, can I have my money back?
Christopher S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
The campsite itself isn't that large, our neighbors are just a few feet away. Although there were only 3 sites at this location with another group of 3 on site #2 while we were on site #1. Bathroom situation is not pleasant. The previous reviews are right, either go to the daily use area for bathroom or bring your own. If you're bringing a lot of gear be prepared to haul this down from the parking lot, its not too bad of a walk just a bit steep so bring a wagon.
Sean F
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great campground with clean amenities and beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge with sketchy access to a beach further down the cliffs if you feel spicy. Be aware the areas to set up tents are packed soil, it is impossible to stake anything into the ground; annoying when it is windy (which it usually is in the Headlands). Also, the porta potty servicing and picnic/campground cleanup people came at 7:30 am for some reason.
Location Bicentennial Campground
Address:
Bicentennial Campground
Sausalito, CA, 94965
United States
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 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles 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 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.8309 / -122.525
Elevation: 16 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Leave No Trace Do not leave trash at campsite or in food lockers.
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Wood fires are not permitted. Gas camp stoves are permitted, as well as the burning of charcoal in the grill provided at each campsite. |
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Pets are prohibited, only trained service animals are allowed. |
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Campground Quiet Hours are between 10 PM and 6 AM. Please be respectful to others. |
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Hammocks tied on trees or structures are not permitted. Only free standing hammocks are allowed. |
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Check before you grill. Visit the Recreational Fire Regulations page to find out if there are grill restrictions during your stay. |
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In Case of Emergency call 911 or Park Dispatch at (415) 561-5656. |
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For more information, call (415) 331-1540 or email us at goga_marinheadlands_info@nps.gov. |
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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 |
