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Sleep under the stars just outside San Francisco! Golden Gate has four campgrounds located in the Marin Headlands. Reservations are required for each of these campgrounds. Open
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 Bicentennial Campground is the easiest to reach campground in Golden Gate, approximately 100 yards from the parking area near Battery Wallace. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. There is a moderate short hill to climb to/from the campground from the parking area. It is downhill to the site and uphill back to the parking area.
Open Year Round. $25.00/per campsite per night TOTAL SITES: 3 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 3 Walk to/Boat to: 3 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy No campfires allowed; gas camp stoves are permitted. Grills are provided on site to use with charcoal only. Toilet Types
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Weather Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May - Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered. Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address Golden Gate National Recreation AreaBuilding 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123-0022 Physical Address Bicentennial CampgroundConzelman Road Marin Headlands Sausalito, CA 94965 Directions Upon entering the Marin Headlands via the Baker-Barry Tunnel, drive until you reach Field Road. Turn left onto Field Road, drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make the first left turn you can, followed by a right. You will see signs for Bicentennial Campground. Either parallel park on the road or in the small dirt pull-out.Regulations Maximum stay is three nights per year. No pets allowed. No car camping. 3 people per overnight site. Check fire restrictions, such as Red Flag Warnings or Spare the Air Days, before grilling. More about regulationsReservations can be made up to six months before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 6-month booking window. You can reserve directly from this page via a partnership with recreation.gov by clicking the green 'reserve' button. A recreation.gov account is required to make a reservation. The reservation fee at Bicentennial Campground increases to $25 on January 1. There is no water on the campground, so bring your own water, soap, and hand sanitizer. We urge visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including by packing out their trash, to keep outdoor spaces safe.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Bicentennial Campground is not accessible by car. While the campground itself is flat, there is a steep 300 yard walk down to the campground. Wheelchair Access - Wheelchair access is limited, as there are no paved areas in the campground. RV & Trailer Information - No RVs or trailers. RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. Open
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 Hawk Campground is the most remote campground and is located above Tennessee Valley and offers sweeping views of the Marin Headlands. The site is a 2.5 mile uphill hike from the Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot, or a 3.5 mile uphill hike from the Miwok Trailhead. There are 3 sites that can accommodate 4 people each. Maximum stay is three nights per year.
Campsites are available March-November. $25.00/per campsite per night TOTAL SITES: 3 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 3 Walk to/Boat to: 3 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy No fires allowed. Gas camp stoves are permitted. Toilet Types
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Weather Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May-Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered. Lightweight summer clothes are rarely comfortable to wear at Hawk Campground. Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address Golden Gate National Recreation AreaBuilding 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123-0022 Physical Address Hawk CampgroundMarin Headlands Golden Gate National Recreation Area Sausalito, CA 94965 Directions Hawk Camp is located in the Marin Headlands north of San Francisco. From the Marin Headlands Visitor Center it's a strenuous 4-mile hike up the Miwok/Bobcat Trail or a 3-mile hike from the Tennessee Valley trailhead. Driving: Take exit 445B toward Mill Valley/Stinson Beach. Continue and turn left onto Tennessee Valley Road. This road will end at the Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot. From here, locate the white service gate near the stables and hike up Marincello Trail to the Hawk Camp Trail.Additional Information Bring your own water and pack out your trash. Cell Phone Additional Information There is limited cell service at the campground, and no cell service at either of the recommended parking areas (Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot or the Miwok Trailhead parking area.) Regulations No pets. No wood or charcoal fires allowed; gas camp stoves are permitted. 3 vehicles per reservation. Please pack out all trash. More about regulationsReservations can be made up to six months before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 6-month booking window. You can reserve directly from this page via a partnership with recreation.gov by clicking the green 'reserve' button. A recreation.gov account is required to make a reservation. Campsites are $25 per night. There is no water at the campground. Bring your own water, soap, and hand sanitizer.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Hawk Campground is only reachable by one of two hiking routes, a strenuous 4-mile up the Bobcat Trail from the Miwok Trailhead or a 3-mile hike from the Tennessee Valley parking lot. Wheelchair Access - No wheelchair access. RV & Trailer Information - No trailers or RVs. RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a primitive camping area. Open
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 Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley. The hike to this campground is 0.7 miles from the Tennessee Valley Trail head parking lot, and is an ideal campground for first-time backpackers. Haypress campers often enjoy hiking to Tennessee Beach, where they can admire its dramatic geology and colorful sand.
Campground is open March-November. $25.00/per campsite per night TOTAL SITES: 6 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 5 Walk to/Boat to: 5 Group: 1 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy No wood or charcoal fires allowed; gas camp stoves are permitted. Toilet Types
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Weather Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May - Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered. Overnight Site Fee Primitive Campsite Primitive Group Campsite $25.00 Group Site Fee Reservations for the group site at Haypress Campground, which can accommodate up to 25 people. $75.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address Golden Gate National Recreation AreaBuilding 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123-0022 Physical Address Haypress CampgroundMarin Headlands Golden Gate National Recreation Area Sausalito, CA 94965 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 on Tennessee Valley Trail to Haypress Camp Trail.Regulations No wood or charcoal fires allowed; gas camp stoves are permitted. No pets allowed. No car camping. Maximum stay is 3 nights per year. 4 people per overnight site, 25 people per group site. Please pack out trash. More about regulationsReservations can be made up to six months before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 6-month booking window. You can reserve directly from this page via a partnership with recreation.gov by clicking the green 'reserve' button. A recreation.gov account is required to make a reservation. Reservations for an overnight site at Haypress Campground are $25/night. For the group site, it is $75/night. There is no water at the campground. Bring your own water, soap, and hand sanitizer. We urge visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including packing out their trash, to keep outdoor spaces safe.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Haypress Campground is accessible by a 0.7 mile hike from the Tennessee Valley parking area. Wheelchair Access - No wheelchair access. RV & Trailer Information - No RVs or trailers. RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a primitive camping area. Open
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 Kirby Cove is the most popular campground in the Marin Headlands, with spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Enjoy a wooded setting, seclusion and protected campsites which were recently restored for all to enjoy. Campsites are available for use only by prior reservation but anyone can walk down the road to enjoy the vistas and picnic on the bluffs or beach.
Campground is open March-November. $40.00/per campsite per night. TOTAL SITES: 6 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 5 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 1 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Campfires are only permitted in provided fire rings. Gas stoves are permitted. Firewood must be brought from outside the park. Gathering on site is not allowed. Fire Danger: During Extreme Fire Danger Red Flag Days and "Spare the Air" Days, all fires will be banned. Only self-contained gas stoves will be permitted at designated campgrounds and picnic areas. We will email fire danger information (if applicable on the date of your reservation) to the email address you provide to recreation.gov upon making your reservation. Toilet Types
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Weather Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May - Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered. Overnight Site Fee Tent Only Nonelectric, each site can accommodate up to 10 people. $40.00 Group Picnic Fee Group Picnic Area, a day-use only site that can accommodate up to 35 people. $75.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address Golden Gate National Recreation AreaBuilding 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123-0022 Physical Address Kirby Cove CampgroundConzelman Road Marin Headlands Sausalito, CA 94965 Directions From HWY 101, take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. Follow signs for Marin Headlands, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight until you can turn left onto McCullough Road. Continue uphill until you hit the traffic cricle, and take the 2nd exit onto Conzelman Road. Travel downhil until you reach Battery Spencer. The dirt road to Kirby Cove will be behind the white service gate. Park in the parking lot at Kirby Cove.Additional Information We no longer provide wheelbarrows at the campground. Regulations Pets are prohibited, except trained guide and service animals. Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited. Please thoroughly extinguish campfires before leaving the site unattended. More about regulationsReservations can be made up to six months before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 6-month booking window. Each overnight site permits a maximum of 10 people. The Day Use Site permits a maximum of 35 people. You can reserve directly from this page via a partnership with recreation.gov by clicking the green 'reserve' button. A recreation.gov account is required to make a reservation. Reservations for an overnight site are $40/night. For a group site, it is $75/night. There is no water at the campground. Bring your own water, soap, and hand sanitizer.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - The Day Use Site is available as an accessible picnic site for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. Sites 2 and 5 are available as accessible campsites for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. If you want access to the lower gate so that you can drive closer to your ADA accessible campsite, please contact (415) 331-1540 for assistance. Wheelchair Access - Sites 2, 5, and the Day Use Site. RV & Trailer Information - No RVs or trailers. RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. |
Last updated: September 5, 2024