Hawk Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens in March. Reservations available up to six months in advance through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is three nights per year.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 29 at 1:13PM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay shoreline, Monterey Bay shoreline, and the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.36 ft MLLW) at 7:51 AM Wednesday 12/31 1.7 ft above normal (7.55 ft MLLW) at 8:41 AM Thursday 1/1 1.8 ft above normal (7.66 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 1.8 ft above normal (7.63 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.6 ft above normal (7.42 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include 0.5 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
About
Hawk Campground is the most remote campground in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, perched high above Tennessee Valley with sweeping views of the Marin Headlands. This primitive backpacking camp requires a strenuous uphill hike of either 2.5 miles from Tennessee Valley Trailhead or 3.5 miles from Miwok Trailhead, making it ideal for experienced backpackers seeking solitude and spectacular vistas. The campground features three walk-in sites nestled under a cluster of Monterey cypress and pine trees, each accommodating up to four guests with tent pads, food lockers, and picnic tables. The surrounding landscape is biodiverse coastal scrub dotted with manzanita, coyote brush, and sagebrush. Wildlife is abundant, with raptors soaring overhead and frequent visits from deer, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats. From the campground, hikers can access Tennessee Beach, the Marine Mammal Center, Rodeo Beach, and Point Bonita Lighthouse. The area's geology is world-renowned, particularly the radiolarian chert outcrops along the trails. Temperatures remain mild year-round with lows of 50-55°F and highs of 60-65°F, though fog is prevalent May through September. Campers must pack in all water and pack out all trash, as no water is available on-site.
Directions
From San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and continue on US-101 N. Take exit 445B toward Mill Valley/Stinson Beach. Continue straight until you can turn left onto Tennessee Valley Road, which dead-ends at Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot. Locate the white service gate near the stables and hike up Marincello Trail to Hawk Camp Trail (2.5 miles uphill). Alternatively, access via 3.5 mile uphill hike from Miwok Trailhead in the Marin Headlands.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Bicentennial Campground 1.6mi
- Haypress Campground 1.5mi
- Kirby Cove Campground 2.0mi
- Mount Tamalpais Sp Frank Valley Horse Camp 3.8mi
- Rob Hill Group Campground 4.6mi
- Mount Tamalpais Sp Alice Eastwood Group Camps 4.8mi
- Angel Island Sp Ayala Cove Group Picnic Area 4.7mi
- Angel Island Sp North Garrison Group Camp 4.7mi
- Angel Island Sp Campground 4.8mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| goga_marinheadlands_info@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (415) 331-1540 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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