Haypress Campground
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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 30 at 12:52PM PDT until May 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...An incoming long-period northwesterly swell will increase the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
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.
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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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