Bicentennial Campground

We actually didn't get to stay due to last minute change of plans, but we checked out the campground the next morning. There are three campsites in a group in a clearing under some trees. They're pretty close to each other, so you'd want to be friendly with - and mindful of - your neighbors. One or two porto-johns are the only facilities down there. You have to carry all your gear a short distance (200-300ft) down a dirt road to the site. The surrounding area is stunning! Epic views of the city and GGB, rolling grasslands, and military history sites.

We actually didn't get to stay due to last minute change of plans, but we checked out the campground the next morning. There are three campsites in a group in a clearing under some trees. They're pretty close to each other, so you'd want to be friendly with - and mindful of - your neighbors. One or two porto-johns are the only facilities down there. You have to carry all your gear a short distance (200-300ft) down a dirt road to the site. The surrounding area is stunning! Epic views of the city and GGB, rolling grasslands, and military history sites.

Billion dollar view for $20 a night. Nothing compares to sleeping outdoors with the distant sound of waves crashing into the rocks and shore. Absolute peace and quiet. Watching the sunrise over the GG Bridge on a fog-free November morning will be one of my top camping memories. If you plan to set up a camp kitchen or heavier gear, do bring a rolling cart to haul your gear from the parking area. No wood burning campfires allowed, so plan accordingly. The portapotty was clean and well supplied. Do bring plenty of water for drinking and washing up.

Billion dollar view for $20 a night. Nothing compares to sleeping outdoors with the distant sound of waves crashing into the rocks and shore. Absolute peace and quiet. Watching the sunrise over the GG Bridge on a fog-free November morning will be one of my top camping memories. If you plan to set up a camp kitchen or heavier gear, do bring a rolling cart to haul your gear from the parking area. No wood burning campfires allowed, so plan accordingly. The portapotty was clean and well supplied. Do bring plenty of water for drinking and washing up.

A wonderful protected grove in the headlands right by the water. It's a short walk to the lighthouse. City lights at night, and sunrise with the bridge in the morning.

A wonderful protected grove in the headlands right by the water. It's a short walk to the lighthouse. City lights at night, and sunrise with the bridge in the morning.

great place for bikepacking

great place for bikepacking

There are many positive experiences that I enjoyed. The campground has 3 sites with a limit of 3 campers per site. Likely this will keep the campground pretty quiet as it did in our case. I camped with one friend in site 1 which is closest to the path to the parking area. site 2 was only occupied shortly by 2 overnight campers. Site 3 had 3 campers/2 tents. You can hear most conversations going on in other camps when people speak with outdoor voices. All sites have a small leveled tent spot, a large picnic table, BBQ grill and food storage locker. There was hay to soften and cover the tent spot. Some hiking trail are nearby so you can leave your car parked. My tracfone was able to send messages with very weak coverage. Some things to be aware of: You have to walk uphill on a dirt road to get all your gear out of camp to your vehicle which can be difficult for out of shape persons and in rainy conditions it would get muddy. There is no running water. If you have a large tent it will not fit in the leveled tent space. Mine was too big but there was a level spot for my tent covered with hay or straw. When there is fog the fog horns will blow most of the day and night. There were a few quiet hours at night. The light house trail is closed so you will not see the lighthouse during covid restrictions. Here is a video: https://youtu.be/uDZnlymXsj4

There are many positive experiences that I enjoyed. The campground has 3 sites with a limit of 3 campers per site. Likely this will keep the campground pretty quiet as it did in our case. I camped with one friend in site 1 which is closest to the path to the parking area. site 2 was only occupied shortly by 2 overnight campers. Site 3 had 3 campers/2 tents. You can hear most conversations going on in other camps when people speak with outdoor voices. All sites have a small leveled tent spot, a large picnic table, BBQ grill and food storage locker. There was hay to soften and cover the tent spot. Some hiking trail are nearby so you can leave your car parked. My tracfone was able to send messages with very weak coverage. Some things to be aware of: You have to walk uphill on a dirt road to get all your gear out of camp to your vehicle which can be difficult for out of shape persons and in rainy conditions it would get muddy. There is no running water. If you have a large tent it will not fit in the leveled tent space. Mine was too big but there was a level spot for my tent covered with hay or straw. When there is fog the fog horns will blow most of the day and night. There were a few quiet hours at night. The light house trail is closed so you will not see the lighthouse during covid restrictions. Here is a video: https://youtu.be/uDZnlymXsj4