Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Individual sites release at 7 AM Pacific Time either 3 months or 14 days in advance depending on the site. No campground fires allowed ever; gas stoves only. Pets prohibited.
Small Craft Advisory issued April 10 at 8:52AM PDT until April 11 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Marine Weather Statement issued April 9 at 10:47PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected to pass through the coastal waters and bays. The first round is expected to arrive Friday morning and last through the day, with the second round expected to pass through Saturday afternoon into Sunday. These thunderstorms bring the risk of frequent lightning, locally gusty winds, localized heavy rainfall, accumulating small hail, and waterspouts. Mariners should note the expected forecast and have a plan to reach safe harbor quickly if thunderstorms develop.
About
Point Reyes National Seashore provides a true backcountry camping experience on a scenic peninsula 50 miles north of San Francisco. The park offers four distinct hike-in/bike-in campgrounds and thirteen boat-in sites, but absolutely no car or RV camping. The four backcountry campgrounds each offer unique settings. Coast Camp sits in a grassy valley 200 meters from the beach with easy tide pool access, reached via a 2-mile hike. Glen Camp provides a quiet, secluded experience in a wooded valley, requiring a moderate 5-mile hike. Sky Camp perches on Mt. Wittenberg at 1,025 feet elevation with sweeping Pacific views, accessed by a 2-mile uphill trek. Wildcat Camp occupies an ocean bluff meadow near Alamere Falls, requiring a 6-mile hike from Bear Valley. All hike-in camps include picnic tables, food storage lockers, vault toilets, and drinking water. Tomales Bay boat-in camping is available on west-side National Park beaches north of Indian Beach. These primitive sites are tidally influenced sandy coves backed by steep cliffs, accessible only by boat. Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach have vault toilets, but other boat-in sites require portable toilets. Campers must bring their own water, raccoon-proof food storage, and firewood, and pack out all trash. No campground fires are ever allowed; gas stoves only.
Directions
Point Reyes is located approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco. Access via Highway 101 and Exit 450A/B Sir Francis Drake Highway, or via Highway 1 or Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. Public transportation available via West Marin Stagecoach from San Rafael. Bear Valley Visitor Center GPS: N 38° 2' 27", W 122° 48' 1".
Nearby Campgrounds
- Samuel P. Taylor Group Picnic Area 13mi
- Samuel P. Taylor Creekside Campground 13mi
- Samuel P. Taylor Madrone Group Campground 13mi
- Samuel P. Taylor Devil Gulch Group Campground 13mi
- Samuel P. Taylor Sp Cabins 14mi
- Bodega Dunes Campground 24mi
- Mount Tamalpais Sp S Rav Camp 20mi
- Mount Tamalpais Sp Alice Eastwood Group Camps 22mi
- Mount Tamalpais Sp Frank Valley Horse Camp 23mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| PORE_Webmaster@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (415) 464-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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