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
Pamela P
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
The view of the bridge is beautiful and the campground is well taken care of.
Danielle D
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
My first time camping here. The instructions for reaching the site were good. The scenery is amazing. The campsite was clean. Prepare by bringing more than enough water since none is provided on site.
susan m
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
The camp was clean and easy to access- but there should be mention of the intense fog horns that were super loud ALL night long.
Ki Y
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
The camping site is located at nice. cozy and private area.
Stephanie S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great location with a tent pad. Site 3 has the best 'view' of the bridge although it is a little hidden. The hill down to the campsites is pretty steep. The 3-person-per-site rule seems odd and we saw a few campsites breaking that. Lots of cool wildlife including your standard deer, coyotes, and owls. The walk to Pt Bonita Lighthouse is great and the cell phone audio tour was informative.
Jackie M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Cute, small campground with great views. Plan for fog. Highly recommend taking a visit to the nearby Marine Mammal Center while you are here!
Sarah B
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
A steep decent into the small campground. Foggy during the day, but wonderful and a gorgeous view as the sunsets. We can see the GGB from our campsite. We loved our stay :)
Toilet very full w/out toilet paper. Bring your own, + Water.
Waranya T
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
One of the most beautiful campgrounds we’ve ever been to. The view of the Golden Gate Bridge can be seen from site #3 only. There are also hiking trails nearby that lead you to a different view spot.
Felicia E
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Weather was the biggest challenge. Even though the campsites face southeast, all spots were super windy. The repeated, strong gusts really challenged the sturdiness of your tent.
Site 3 does have nice trail access and is a few feet from its own private view of the Golden Gate. The walk from the parking spots isn't too bad, either.
However, there was noticeable amounts of broken glass at the road entrance and by my tent pad. Plus, the abandoned bivvy set up in the adjacent camping spot creeped me out as a solo camper.
I ultimately tapped out and packed up to head home after dinner. I think it was the best call since less than a half mile on the drive out some visitor in a pickup was trying to lure/feed a coyote on the side of the road!
I'd probably be back to picnic, but skip the camping.
Emily H
VerifiedMay 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BICENTENNIAL
Great location to explore the area. Bring ear plugs for the fog horns :)
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 |
