About Bicentennial Campground
Number of accommodations: 3
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
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
clinton M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
It’s a beautiful camping spot and I wish we could have stayed longer. The only downside is the ticks and the walk down to the site. Other than that it’s amazing.
Timothy D
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
It's a great spot. Sheltered from the wind. A lot of wild nature.
Lindsay M
VerifiedApril 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Beautiful and quiet campground with an amazing proximity to San Francisco and the national parks.
Octavio G
VerifiedMarch 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Really easy to find in Google maps, no interaction with park ranger or park personnel needed. Setup was easy and surrounding neighborhoods was quiet. The place was amazing and very beautiful to see in the early morning. There are a lot of forest friends that could be heard at night. It was very cold so bring your warm blankets. Overall it was amazing will camp here again next year.
Remy R
VerifiedMarch 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Pros:
Intimate campground of 3 spaces, food storage / bear locker, BBQ grill, close by to trails, points of interests such as Point Bonita Lighthouse, Marina Mammal Center, Nike Missle Site and a view of Golden Gate Bridge.
Cons:
Hike a hill equivalent to Powell and California St to get from parking to Canpground. If you pack light great, if you have your kitchen set up, you’ll need a wagon.
At night you hear coastguard helicopters and planes but it’s not a bother when you’re asleep.
Great experience to check off within Bay Area
Elan B
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Awesome campground below the Bicentennial picnic site. Golden Gate Bridge can be seen from both the campground and the picnic area. The path from the parking area to the campsites is not long, but a wheely picnic cart would help. Remember no campfires allowed!
Tracy H
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great campground!! Would definitely recommend if you're intrested in a campground with a great view of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Mark H
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
I have a picture of the service record for the Bicentenial camp ground latrine that shows the last service was November 3, 2023. The average cleaning up until that time was 2-3 times a month, more in the summer, which makes sense. But why was the latrine completely filled, had to be compressed by using a stick to make room. Who dropped the ball on this one. I did call the number on the side and talked to a kind woman who said she would call the servicing company but by the time I left 3 days later there was no relief. The site was not as promised.
Ying Tung L
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
The portable toilet is fully loaded! On the log book it indicates that the last time it was cleaned was 2023 Nov. That's almost one and a half months. It was too disgusting and smells badly that we have too walk up the steep slope midnight to go to the bathroom in the picnic area.
Jee C
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
The form in not allowing a star rating to be selected (iphone using safari). It was overall good but the bathroom (pot-a-potty) had not been cleaned since november. It was extreemly dirty and smelly and had no toilet paper too.
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 |
