About Kirby Cove Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (179)
What Guests Are Saying
Kirby Cove Campground offers an incredible location with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, making it a unique camping experience close to San Francisco. The sites are spacious, private, and well-maintained, with amenities like picnic tables and fire pits. While access can be tricky and there are some concerns about the facilities, most campers rave about the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere, making it a memorable getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Kirby Cove Campground offers an incredible location with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, making it a unique camping experience close to San Francisco. The sites are spacious, private, and well-maintained, with amenities like picnic tables and fire pits. While access can be tricky and there are some concerns about the facilities, most campers rave about the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere, making it a memorable getaway.
Review Summary
Amanda B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
This campground is so amazing. The individual sites are far enough away from each other to have privacy, while still keeping you close to a restroom as needed. Each site has lots of space, too! I highly recommend using the directions from the Recreation.gov app itself! Don't try to Google Maps it because it won't take you to the trail/gate entrance and you'll be very confused around a touristy area!
James E
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
I’ve been here a few times, and I love this cute little campground. Unfortunately it was uncomfortably windy this trip.
rosellen s
July 23, 2025
This spot is a great way to catch a different beach view of the Golden Gate Bridge. We went during the week and there were very few other people. We were lucky to catch an early fog burn off and had sunshine most of the day.
David I
July 16, 2025
Gate codes worked for both gates.
Eric S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Fantastic campground. Weather is always dicey there, but regardless, a marvelous place to camp.
Carmen C
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
I enjoyed this campground soooo much due to only being 5 spacious campsites with an excellent view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The only hiccup is that you have to do multiple trips from the parking lot to the campsite with a large wagon. It took me about 5 trips to bring everything to the campsite which I considered my workout for the day. Overall; I would do this again in a heartbeat.
Lori P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
This was the best experience of my life. It was a long wait but well worth it. We brought a wagon to help transport our items. We would use our binoculars and look at the city as we sat on the beach. I’m in love with this place.
Thales O
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Amazing place with amazing views
Mario J
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Stayed in Site 2 for two nights. No problems with insects. Had a raccoon visit right after dark. It came snooping around the tables and food locker even though we were just a few feet away. Fortunately, we did not have any food out and we chased it away. Foghorns started around 10 PM both nights. First night foghorns stopped at 5 AM, and second night foghorns stopped at 1 AM. Earplugs did not really help but noise canceling earbuds did help. Highlight was a 10 mile hike from the camp ground up to the Golden Gate Bridge, and then walked across the Golden Gate Bridge to SF, and then walked back.
Eddy W
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge. With the small number of campsite, feels like you are on your own private beach. Just make sure you bring enjoy water and a wagon makes the trek to the campsites more enjoyable. Wild deers and raccoons.
Location Kirby Cove Campground
Address:
The Access Gate Is Located On Conzelman Road Next To The Battery Spencer Overlook Parking Area, Within The Marin Headlands.
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 until you can turn left onto McCullough Road, after the speed bumps. Continue uphill until you hit the traffic circle, and take the 2nd exit onto Conzelman Road. Travel downhill on the one-way road until you reach Battery Spencer, and it will be sharp right turn toward the Kirby Cove service gates. After entering the gate codes provided upon reservation, it is then a mile drive down the dirt trail to the Kirby Cove Parking lot.
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 until you can turn left onto McCullough Road, after the speed bumps. Continue uphill until you hit the traffic circle, and take the 2nd exit onto Conzelman Road. Travel downhill until you reach Battery Spencer, and it will be sharp right turn toward the Kirby Cove service gate. It is then a mile drive down the dirt trail to the Kirby Cove Parking lot.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.8404 / -122.489
Elevation: 207 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. |
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Reservations at Kirby Cove Campground can be made up to 6 months before your arrival and may extend up to 2 days beyond the 6-month booking window. Only 3 nights per season per camper! This is in order to ensure everyone gets to enjoy Kirby Cove.
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Access to the second Kirby Cove Gate: Access to the first Kirby Cove gate is available to all campers. Be prepared for a ~300 yard walk to your campsite. Access to the second gate is only for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. Contact the Marin Headlands Rangers at least 48 hours in advance at (415) 331-1540 to inquire, or email your name, phone number, date of visit and photo of your ADA vehicle placard to goga_marinheadlands_info@nps.gov to receive the second gate codes.
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Your confirmation is your permit which includes gate codes. Please print your confirmation email after reserving a site. Place a copy of your confirmation on the dashboard of each vehicle, and keep one on you as well. A maximum of 3 vehicles for Sites 1-5 and 4 vehicles for Day Use Site are permitted. |
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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. |
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Campground Quiet Hours are between 10 PM and 6 AM. Please be respectful to others. |
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Leave No Trace Do not leave trash at campsite or in food lockers. Use the designated dumpsters in the parking lot.
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Check before you burn. Visit the Recreational Fire Regulations page to find out if there are restrictions on camp fires during your stay. |
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Pets are prohibited, only trained service animals are allowed. |
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Hammocks tied on trees or structures are not permitted. Only free standing hammocks are allowed. |
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Foghorns on the Golden Gate Bridge can be loud; best to bring earplugs if staying overnight. |
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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. For program dates and to sign up: Click Here 2) Layers of History - A Ranger Guided Hike - 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 fully restored piece of Cold War history and take a FREE Ranger/Docent led tour of the site. Open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with 3 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). Open from Thursday through Monday from 12:30 - 3:30 PM. For more information: Click Here |
