• The Point Reyes Beach as viewed from the Point Reyes Headlands

    Point Reyes

    National Seashore California

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  • Operational Changes Took Effect on May 1

    The Lighthouse Visitor Center is now only open Fridays through Mondays. The Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center will be closed through late December 2013. More »

  • 2013 Harbor Seal Pupping Season Closures

    From March 1 through June 30, the park implements closures of certain Tomales Bay beaches and Drakes Estero to water-based recreation to protect harbor seals during the pupping season. Please avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season. More »

Nearby Campgrounds

Point Reyes National Seashore only offers backcountry hike-in camping. For those who would prefer to camp near their vehicle or in their RV, there are a number of campgrounds in Marin County and along the Sonoma Coast.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Campgrounds

Campground Name

Phone # for information

Phone # for reservations

Distance from the Bear Valley Visitor Center

Drive-in or walk-in

Kirby Cove

415-331-1540

 800-365-CAMP 52 km / 32 mi Drive-in
Haypress 415-331-1540 415-331-1540 56 km / 35 mi Hike-in 1.2 km / 0.75 mi
Hawk Camp 415-331-1540 415-331-1540 56 km / 35 mi Hike-in 5.5 km / 3.5 mi
Bicentennial Camp 415-331-1540 415-331-1540 56 km / 35 mi Hike-in 100 m / 100 yd

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California State Parks Campgrounds in Marin County

Campground Name Phone # for information Phone # for reservations Distance from the Bear Valley Visitor Center Drive-in or walk-in
Camp Taylor in Samuel P. Taylor State Park 415-488-9897 800-444-7275 10 km / 6 mi Both
Pantoll Campground in Mount Tamalpais State Park 415-388-2070 First-come, first-served 34 km / 21 mi Hike-in 100 m / 100 yd
Steep Ravine Cabins and Campground in Mount Tamalpais State Park 415-388-2070 800-444-7275 24 km / 15 mi Hike-in 100 m / 100 yd
China Camp State Park 415-456-0766 800-444-7275 43 km / 27 mi Hike-in

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California State Parks Campgrounds along Sonoma Coast

Campground Name Phone # for information Phone # for reservations Distance from the Bear Valley Visitor Center Drive-in or walk-in
Bodega Dunes in Sonoma Coast State Beach 707-875-3483 800-444-7275 64 km / 40 mi Both
Wright's Beach in Sonoma Coast State Beach 707-875-3483 800-444-7275 64 km / 40 mi Drive-in
Willow Creek Environmental Campground in Sonoma Coast State Beach 707-875-3483 First-come, first-served 80 km / 50 mi Hike-in
Pomo Canyon Campground in Sonoma Coast State Beach 707-875-3483 First-come, first-served 82 km / 51 mi Drive-in
Reef Campground at Fort Ross State Historic Park 707-847-3286 First-come, first-served 82 km / 51 mi Drive-in
Austin Creek State Recreation Area 707-869-2015 First-come, first-served 104 km / 65 mi Both

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Sonoma County Regional Parks Campgrounds

Campground Name Phone # for information Phone # for reservations Distance from the Bear Valley Visitor Center Drive-in or walk-in
Doran Park 707-875-3540 707-565-CAMP 50 km / 31 mi Drive-in
Westside Park 707-875-3540 707-565-CAMP 64 km / 40 mi Drive-in

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Private Campgrounds

Campground Name Phone # for information Phone # for reservations Distance from the Bear Valley Visitor Center Drive-in or walk-in
Olema Campground 415-663-8106 855-396-7193 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Drive-in
Lawson's Landing 707-878-2443 707-878-2443 34 km / 21 mi Drive-in
San Francisco North/ Petaluma KOA 800-992-CAMP 800-992-CAMP 40 km /25 mi Drive-in

Disclaimer: The National Park Service provides the names and phone numbers of area businesses in the neighboring communities as a visitor convenience. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement.

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