Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore offers four backcountry hike in campgrounds and thirteen boat in campsites along Tomales Bay.
Note: For reservation purposes, our campgrounds are organized under the "loop" column of the reservation grid.
For more information, visit the Back Country Camping page on the Point Reyes National Seashore website.
BOOKING WINDOWS
3 month and 14-day windows. Sites release at 7AM Pacific Standard Time.
COAST CAMP
- 3 months = sites # 1, 4, 6, 8AB 10, 12, 13AB, 14.
- 14 days = sites # 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11.
GLEN CAMP
- 3 months = sites # 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11.
- 14 days = sites # 4, 6, 7 9, 10, 12.
SKY CAMP
- 3 months = site # 2AB, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11.
- 14 days = site # 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12.
WILDCAT CAMP
- 3 months = sites # 1AB, 2AB, 3AB, 5, 7.
- 14 days = sites # 4, 6, 8.
TOMALES BAY BOAT-IN PERMITS: All Boat in permits including Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach group permits are available at 3 months prior to arrival date.
More facility information:
Camping facilities at Point Reyes National Seahsore include four hike-in/bike-in-only campgrounds in the southern area of the park and twenty boat-in-only campsites on Tomales Bay. Camping is allowed only in designated campgrounds and sites. Dispersed camping is not allowed. There is NO car or RV camping at Point Reyes National Seashore
Amenities at the hike-in/bike-in sites include picnic tables, and food storage lockers with centrally located vault toilets and drinking water. No pets permitted.
COAST CAMP - Coast Camp is nestled within a small coastal grassy valley with easy access to the beach and tide pools. The beach is within 200 meters (200 yards) of the campground. The shortest approach to Coast Camp is via the 3 km (2 miles) slightly uphill hike on the Laguna and Firelane Trails starting at the Laguna Trailhead just past the hostel. An alternate route following the Coast Trail starting near the hostel offers an easy, flat 4 km (3 miles) route and is open to bicycles. Twelve reservable sites for up to 6 people each and two reservable group sites for up to 25 people each are available. Sites 1 - 7 are in a small semi-protected canyon.
GLEN CAMP - Glen Camp is a quiet and secluded camp deep within a wooded valley protected from ocean breezes. The shortest hike to this camp is a moderate 7 km (5 miles) hike along the Bear Valley and Glen Trails. To access Glen Camp by bicycle, start at the Five Brooks Trailhead, follow the Stewart Trail to the Glen Trail, then north to the Glen Camp Loop, and finish by descending to Glen Camp. This is a strenuous 10 km (6 mile) bike ride. No groups, horses, or pack animals are allowed at Glen Camp. Twelve reservable sites for up to 6 people each are available.
SKY CAMP - Sky Camp is located on the western side of Mt. Wittenberg at an elevation of 310 meters (1025 feet). In clear weather, enjoy sweeping views of Point Reyes, Drakes Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The easiest and shortest approach is a 2 km (2 miles) moderate uphill hike or bicycle ride from the Sky Trailhead (elevation 250 meters (840 feet)) on Limantour Road. It is a steep 6 km (4 miles) one-way hike down to the beach. Eleven reservable sites for up to 6 people each and one reservable group site for up to 25 people each are available.
WILDCAT CAMP - Wildcat Camp is located in an open meadow on a bluff overlooking the ocean with a short walk to the beach and a 3 km (2.0 miles) round-trip walk to Alamere Falls. It is a 10 km (6 mile) hike from Bear Valley or a 9 km (6 miles) hike on the Coast Trail from Palomarin with access to Bass Lake. The only bicycle route is via a strenuous 11 km (7 miles) ride along the Stewart Trail from the Five Brooks Trailhead. Two reservable site for up to 6 people, three reservable sites for up to 4 people, and three reservable group sites for up to 25 people each are available.
Boat-in Campground:
TOMALES BAY - Tomales Bay boat-in camping is allowed on west-side National Park beaches north of Tomales Bay State Park's Indian Beach. These beaches are tidally influenced and generally are small sandy coves backed against steep cliffs. Campers on Tomales Bay beaches must arrive by boat only and may not hike, bike, or ride horses to the beaches. Beaches are not assigned; campers choose available beaches on a first-come, first-served basis after launching. Overnight parking for boat-in campers is available at the Tomales Bay Resort and at the Miller Boat Launch and is othewise prohibited within Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park. The beaches are primitive and without facilities with the exception of vault toilets at Marshall and Tomales Beaches and two picnic tables at Tomales Beach. Unless using the vault toilets at Marshall and Tomales Beaches, boat-in campers must bring portable toilets to remove human waste. In addition, all trash must be removed. Boat-in campers must their own bring water, racoon-proof food storage, and firewood. Permanent and seasonal closures exist on some beaches. Check the Point Reyes National Seashore website for the most up to date information. Point Reyes NPS Website
Need to Know
•NO CAR OR RV CAMPING ANYWHERE IN POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE.
•PETS ARE PROHIBITED (only trained service animals are allowed) IN CAMPGROUNDS, AND ON TOMALES BAY BEACHES FOR BOAT-IN CAMPING.
•ONLY ONE RESERVATION PER CAMPGROUND PER NIGHT PER PARTY OR GROUP.
•DON’T BE A “NO SHOW”. Be kind and cancel reserved nights that you will not use.
•NOISE: AUDIBLE MUSIC OF ANY TYPE IS NOT ALLOWED. NO INSTRUMENTS OR AMPLIFIED MUSIC.
•NO DISPERSED CAMPING ALLOWED.
•LEAVE NO TRACE: Pack out all your trash. Do not leave trash at the campsite.
•THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPGROUND FIRES ALLOWED, EVER
•BEACH FIRE PERMITS: If fire danger allows, beach fire permits may be downloaded on the Point Reyes National Seashore website. Beach Fire Permits
BACKCOUNTRY HIKE-IN SITE INFORMATION
•All sites at Coast, Glen, Sky and Wildcat Camp are Hike-In backcountry sites that require hiking or biking in with camping gear for several miles.
•THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPGROUND FIRES ALLOWED, EVER.
•Charcoal use is prohibited, use only gas stoves for cooking.
•Always keep all food or scented items in the bear canisters and in the steel food lockers.
•Possession of a glass container on the water or in a vessel or within 50 feet of any riverbank, lakeshore, beach, on the water or in a vessel is prohibited.
•CHECK IN and CHECK OUT: NOON
•There is no need to check in at the visitor center. Keep a copy of your reservation number with you to present to a ranger if needed.
•All areas in the park are closed to visitor vehicle parking between the hours of midnight and 6 am with the exception that visitors holding backcountry camping permits may park at established trailheads. Leave a copy of your reservation on the dash of all vehicles associated with camping reservation to serve as a valid parking permit.
CAMPING WITH HORSES
•The maximum number of horses permitted overnight at Sky, Coast, and Wildcat campgrounds is 8.
•Horses and pack animals are not permitted overnight at Glen Camp.
•Tying stock to trees overnight or for extended periods of time is prohibited. When picketed on a line, stock must be tied so they cannot chew on tree bark or eat the leaves of shrubs or plants.
•It is prohibited to tie or picket stock within 100 feet of any stream, lake, or spring. Stock may not be tied within a campsite except for loading and unloading or in designated areas.
•Grazing is prohibited.
•Groups with horses or pack animals must bring in their own feed for their animals. Certified weed free hay, pellet feed, or hay cubes are required to minimize noxious weed introduction.
•Campers are required to thoroughly clean the campsite daily. Manure and uneaten fodder must be raked and spread out.
•Watering facilities must be used when they are provided.
TOMALES BAY BOAT-IN INFORMATION
•Boat-in sites are ONLY reachable by Boat. ALL Tomales Bay permits require use of a boat, including group sites on Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach.
•Boat Launch and vehicle parking for all Boat-In campsites are located outside of the boundaries of the Point Reyes National Seashore.
•A wag bag or portable toilet is required to carry out human waste for all Boat A and Boat B permit holders.
•There is NO potable water on Tomales Bay for Boat-In camping- you must bring your own.
•Boat-in Amentities: NONE. Except for vault toilets on Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach.
•Food Storage: Raccoon- and rodent-proof food storage, such as bear canisters or Kevlar food bags are required.
•Group Site Permit holders at Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach are required to camp only at the designated group site locations at Marshall or Tomales Beach.
•Boat A and Boat B Permits are not assigned to specific campsite locations. These permits are authorized for dispersed minimum impact camping within 75 feet of the mean high tide level at any of these select beaches along the west shore of Tomales Bay:
North Blue Gum Beach
South Blue Gun Beach
Pita Beach
White Gulch Beach
Wall Beach
Pelican North Beach
Elk Fence North Beach
Elk Fence South Beach
Tomales Beach
No Name Beach
Marshall Beach
Long Cove Beach
Kilkenny Beach
•BOAT-IN WEATHER AND SAFETY: Expect calm winds in the mornings with increasing winds from the northwest in the afternoon. Crossing Tomales Bay during Small Craft Advisories issued by the National Weather Service can be hazardous. You are responsible for checking safe weather and tide conditions. You should be an experienced kayaker or be going with an experienced group. ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET.
Natural Features
- Peninsula
- Sandy Beaches
- Rocky Shorelines
- Coastal Strand
- Bishop Pine Forest
- Douglas Fir Forest
- Coastal Prairie
- Coastal Rangeland
- Marshlands
- Coastal Scrub
- Mixed Evergreen Forest
- San Andreas Fault
- Lagoons
- Estuaries
- Mediterranean Climate
Nearby Attractions
The Seashore shares the peninsula with Tomales Bay State Park, a day-use area popular for swimming and picnicking.
Recreation
Wildlife viewing
Hiking
Birding
Backpacking
Kayaking
Mushroom hunting
Bike riding
Changes & Cancellations
Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation in My Reservations.
Changes
If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:
Adding or removing nights to your stay.
Changing to a different campsite.
Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.
Cancellations
You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:
$10 cancellation fee
Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
Any previous change fees
Group Site Cancellations and Modifications
All Group sites must be cancelled or modified more than 14 days before your check-in date otherwise it will be considered a late cancellation.
No Shows
$20 no show fee plus first night camping fee.
Refer to Recreation.gov's Rules and Reservation Policies. To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.
Contact Information
Mailing
1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station CA 94956
Physical
1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station CA 94956
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 415-464-5100 X2 X5
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Point Reyes is located approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco and can be approached either northbound or southbound via Highway 101 and Exit 450A/B Sir Francis Drake Highway. Visitors can also reach the park via the longer and winding scenic Highway 1 or the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road.
Public transportation to the Bear Valley Visitor Center from San Rafael along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is available through the West Marin Stagecoach .
Directions http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/directions.htm for the quickest routes to Point Reyes National Seashore's Bear Valley Visitor Center.
Bear Valley Visitor Center GPS:
Latitude: North 38 degrees, 2 minutes and 27 seconds. Longitude: West 122 degrees, 48 Minutes and 1 second.
Available Campsites
- Site 003 GROUP, Loop Wildcat, Type Group Hike To
- Site 01, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 001, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 004, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 001 GROUP, Loop Wildcat, Type Group Hike To
- Site 008 GROUP, Loop Coast, Type Group Hike To
- Site 009, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 004, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 001, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 014, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 008, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 002, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 006, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 009, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 015, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 016, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 006, Loop Wildcat, Type Hike To
- Site 007, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 001, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 011, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 11, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 009, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 002 GROUP, Loop Sky, Type Group Hike To
- Site MARSHALL BEACH GROUP 2, BOAT ONLY, 15-25 people, Loop Tomales Bay Boat Only, Type Boat IN
- Site 005, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 002, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 017, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 007, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 005, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 10, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 004, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 007, Loop Wildcat, Type Hike To
- Site 006, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 003, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 003, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 013 GROUP, Loop Coast, Type Group Hike To
- Site 003, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 03, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 009, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site BOAT B, 7-14 people, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 010, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 002 GROUP, Loop Wildcat, Type Group Hike To
- Site 006, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 008, Loop Wildcat, Type Hike To
- Site 013, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 010, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 012, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 005, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 004, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site MARSHALL BEACH GROUP 1, BOAT IN ONLY , 15-25 people, Loop Tomales Bay Boat Only, Type Boat IN
- Site 012, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 001, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 011, Loop Glen, Type Hike To
- Site 011, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 014, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site BOAT A, 1-6 people, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 008, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 012, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 003, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 010, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 004, Loop Wildcat, Type Hike To
- Site 006, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 011, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site TOMALES BEACH GROUP, BOAT ONLY, 15-25 people, Loop Tomales Bay Boat Only, Type Boat IN
- Site 002, Loop Coast, Type Hike To
- Site 02, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 005, Loop Wildcat, Type Hike To
- Site 010, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 007, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 012, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 007, Loop Tomales Bay, Type Boat IN
- Site 005, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
- Site 008, Loop Sky, Type Hike To
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