Haypress Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens in early March 2026. Reservations available up to six months in advance via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 3 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
Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley in the Marin Headlands, requiring a 1-mile hike from the Tennessee Valley trailhead on a flat, partially paved trail. The campground spans a large grassy area lined by eucalyptus trees, with California quail, raptors, deer, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats frequently spotted. The site features five individual tent sites for up to 4 people each and one group site accommodating up to 25 people. Each individual site has a tent pad and food locker, while the group site includes two picnic tables. This primitive campground requires campers to pack in all water and pack out all trash. Two vault toilets serve the campground, but no water, showers, or cellphone service is available. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited; only gas camp stoves are permitted. The surrounding Tennessee Valley area offers excellent hiking opportunities to Tennessee Beach (2 miles), Muir Beach (3.5 miles), Battery Townsley (3.5 miles), and Rodeo Beach (4 miles). The underlying geology is world-renowned, with outcrops of radiolarian ribbon chert along the trails. Temperatures are mild year-round with lows from 50-55°F and highs from 60-65°F, though fog is prevalent May through September.
Directions
From US-101 N take exit 445B toward Mill Valley/Stinson Beach. Continue straight until you can turn left onto Tennessee Valley Road. This road will dead-end at the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot. From here, hike 1 mile on Tennessee Valley Trail to Haypress Camp Trail. The trail is flat and partially paved, partially packed dirt.
Nearby Campgrounds
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- Bicentennial Campground 2.4mi
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- Mount Tamalpais Sp Alice Eastwood Group Camps 3.5mi
- Kirby Cove Campground 3.4mi
- Mount Tamalpais Sp S Rav Camp 4.7mi
- Rob Hill Group Campground 5.8mi
- Angel Island Sp Ayala Cove Group Picnic Area 6.0mi
- Angel Island Sp North Garrison Group Camp 6.1mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
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 | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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