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
Willis S
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
The best!
Lindsay M
VerifiedApril 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
A beautiful campground with great proximity to the ocean, San Francisco, and the surrounding national park. We also visited the Bay Area Discovery Museum and Point Bonita Lighthouse during our stay.
Stanley K
VerifiedMarch 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Great campsite. Close to everything. But you feel far away from everybody at the same time. Magical place. Well worth staying here at least once. Bucket list location that you won't soon forget.
Louie P
VerifiedMarch 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Incredible
Lydia T
VerifiedMarch 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
It’s a beautiful location! Highly recommend!
Joseph G
VerifiedMarch 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Amazing views!
Bob M
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge lit up at night. We have an awesome picture taken about an hour before sunrise.
Anthony C
VerifiedDecember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
I love it here wish day hikers and uses didn't come to pop into my camp and get made when I tell them to wait cause my laptop and other valuables are out and being used so I can put my stuff away so they can have lunch at my only table that facest the water.
Seng M
VerifiedNovember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Our recent camping experience at Site 1 provided us with an unforgettable escape into nature, offering a fantastic view of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This site is very private, shielded from the neighboring campsites. As of November 2023, the swing is back!
The campsite's only drawback was the distance from the parking lot to Site 1. While the 10-minute walk was manageable, it's important for campers to pack light as wagons are impractical on the uphill journey back to the parking lot. This minor inconvenience was a small trade-off for the secluded and peaceful atmosphere. Our only unpleasant encounter occurred during our departure. As we were diligently packing out, some campers who had reserved the site for the following night arrived nearly two hours earlier than allowed. Their eagerness to claim the spot overshadowed our departure, creating a sense of anxiety and haste as we vacated the campsite at 12 pm. Besides this, we left with a treasure trove of memories from this picturesque place. We will definitely come back with a lighter load!
sheryl s
VerifiedNovember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA
Kirby cove is a hidden gem just outside the city. The 5 campsites are spread apart and can accommodate about 10 people (site 1 had 3 tent platforms), but that’s a lot of EOR when you are trying to get away from people. Access to the beach is simple and the views of the bridge are iconic. Some people crabbed in reviews about the distance from the cars to the campsite: not sure what to say to those folks except perhaps KC isn’t for you (or camping, or going outside). This place is magical.
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 |
