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About Kirby Cove Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (205)
What Guests Are Saying
Kirby Cove Campground offers a unique camping experience with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and spacious, private sites. While visitors should prepare for a short hike from the parking lot and bring their own water, the clean facilities, helpful rangers, and beautiful beach atmosphere create a memorable stay. Some campers faced challenges with gate access and wind, but overall, the campground's charm and location near San Francisco make it highly recommended.
What Guests Are Saying
Kirby Cove Campground offers a unique camping experience with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and spacious, private sites. While visitors should prepare for a short hike from the parking lot and bring their own water, the clean facilities, helpful rangers, and beautiful beach atmosphere create a memorable stay. Some campers faced challenges with gate access and wind, but overall, the campground's charm and location near San Francisco make it highly recommended.
Review Summary
Kaitlyn M
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
An amazing and stunning campground! This is our 4th time camping here and it never disappoints! Highly highly recommend
Paul M
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
GREAT VIEW. Very windy in site 1 and had to move our tent to the lower part of the site. As a hint, take in everything on 1 trip. We ended up making about 4 trips each way
Travis C
VerifiedMay 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Hands down a one of a kind experience.
Michelle A
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
The restroom were clean, no water at the site but we brought water and carts to haul our gear to the campsite since you have to walk to the site from the parking lot. Beautiful experience!
Bruno S
April 22, 2026
Amazing
Thomas D
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Great views, weather was good one day, raining the 2nd as leaving. Pack light as it is a light hike from the parking lot to the campsite. I’d recommend bringing a cart. A+ best campsite location. It was so fun & a great vibe. The whole family had a great time hanging out at the beach, base & trails.
Jasper T
April 14, 2026
Easy instructions; helpful rangers; timely email reminders; INCREDIBLE site!
Gage N
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Kirby Cove is the best - the location and views of the ships in the strait are unbeatable. The fact that there’s a campsite like this so close to the city of San Francisco is unbeatable.
Bill G
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
The combination given for the gate locks did not work, despite half an hour of trying, so I was not able to get to the campsite. No one was available to help. I went home with rust-coated hands and serious frustration.
Andrew N
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Such an amazing place if you can get a site!
Location & Directions for Kirby Cove Campground
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
Elevation: 207 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From San Francisco </strong>(travelling north):</p>
<p>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 ...
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.
Highway access
Kirby Cove Campground is accessible via US-101, which is approximately 2 miles away. Visitors can take the exit onto Alexander Avenue and follow the directions provided.
Nearby National Park
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (80 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- 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.
- 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. A maximum of 10 people can stay at the overnight sites and a maximum of 35 people can stay at the day use site.
- 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 [email protected] to receive the second gate codes. Kirby Cove gate codes can be made available to any park visitor with a physical disability, but only during the time that the campground is open. To inquire, please follow the instructions in the previous bullet point.
- 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.
- The Parking area is separate from the actual campsites. This is a walk-in, Tent Only facility. No RVs or car camping is allowed.
- Campground Quiet Hours are between 10 PM and 6 AM. Please be respectful to others.
- Leave No Trace Do not leave trash at campsite or in food lockers. Use the designated dumpsters in the parking lot. Firewood must be nail and chemical free and purchased locally; gathering firewood is not allowed. Please help us keep wild animals wild! Do not feed or approach wildlife. Keep area clean of scented items and keep all food items locked in the provided food locker or in the trunk of your vehicle. Food left unattended will likely be eaten by wildlife.
- Check before you burn. Visit the Recreational Fire Regulations page to find out if there are restrictions on camp fires during your stay.
- Pets are prohibited, only trained service animals are allowed.
- Hammocks tied on trees or structures are not permitted. Only free standing hammocks are allowed.
- Foghorns on the Golden Gate Bridge can be loud; best to bring earplugs if staying overnight.
- In case of emergency call 911 or Park Dispatch at (415) 561-5656.
- For more information, call (415) 331-1540 or email us at [email protected].
- 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
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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