A shot of multiple campsites at Haypress Campground.

Bulletin board and Sites 3, 4, and 5 at Haypress Campground.

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Haypress Campground

Open

Open March through November. Reservations required via Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. Maximum stay is 3 nights per season per camper. No potable water available; campers must bring their own supply and pack out all trash.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 3:10PM PDT until October 31 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

3:10 PM — October 30th, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to 1.9 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 02:39 PM Friday 10/30, and 1.5 feet above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 03:44 PM on Saturday 10/31. These predictions include up to 1.5 ft of 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, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Mill Valley. The 0.7-mile hike from the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot makes this an ideal destination for first-time backpackers seeking an accessible backcountry experience close to the San Francisco Bay Area. The campground spans a grassy swath lined by eucalyptus trees, with California quail, raptors, deer, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats frequenting the area. Campers often enjoy hiking to nearby Tennessee Beach (2 miles), known for its dramatic geology and colorful sand. Other popular destinations include Muir Beach (3.5 miles), historic Battery Townsley (3.5 miles), and Rodeo Beach (4 miles). The world-renowned geology of the area features outcrops of radiolarian ribbon chert along the trails. Temperatures remain mild year-round with lows of 50-55°F and highs of 60-65°F. Fog is prevalent from May through September, so layered clothing is recommended. The 150-year-old Point Bonita Lighthouse, the Cold War era Nike Missile Site, and Muir Woods National Monument are all within a short drive of the trailhead.

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 dead-ends at the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot. From the parking lot, hike 0.7 miles on Tennessee Valley Trail to Haypress Camp Trail.