Publications

 

On this page, visitors will find PDF versions of Point Reyes National Seashore's:

If you are looking for maps of Point Reyes National Seashore, please visit our Maps page.

The National Seashore has a limited number of copies of the text from the park's official map/brochure in Braille format available at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. You may also downloadd the Braille Ready File version of our official map/brochure (9 KB BRF) for printing at home on your Braille embosser/printer.

 

Visitor Guides

Your Guide to Marin County's Public Lands (2012) (6,245 KB PDF)

 
 

Resource Newsletters

1906 Earthquake Centennial (2006) (5,503 KB PDF)
Defining Habitats (2003) (453 KB PDF)
Elephant Seals (2012) (1,683 KB PDF)
Eucalyptus (2006) (1,979 KB PDF)
Fire & Fuels (2002) (2,152 KB PDF)
Pacific Gray Whales (2001) (398 KB PDF)
Planet Ocean (2015) (2,133 KB PDF)
Tule Elk - The Return of a Species (1998) (401 KB PDF)

Top of Page

 

Marine Life Protection Act Publications

Newsletter - 2008 (545 KB PDF)
Poster: "What are Marine Protected Areas?" (510 KB PDF)

 
 

Nature Trail Guides

After the Vision Fire: An Educational Trailguide (687 KB PDF)
Woodpecker Trail (6,943 kb PDF)

 

Translations of the Official Map and Brochure's text

French (88 KB PDF)
German (53 KB PDF)
Spanish (73 KB PDF)

 
 

Historic Resource Studies and Historic Structures Reports

Historic Resource Studies

  • Borges, R.A. and G. Chappell. 1986. "There Is No More Extensive Dairy in the Township" - The History and Architecture of the Upper Pierce Ranch. 1856–1986. By Richard A. Borges and Gordon Chappell. Point Reyes National Seashore. Marin County, California, USA. Available at https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2202925 (accessed 16 October 2022).
  • Livingston, D.S. 1989. Historic Resources Study: Hamlet, 1844-1988: A history of "Jensen's Oyster Beds," Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California. Available at https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2217344 (accessed 16 October 2022).
  • Livingston, D.S. 1993. Ranching on the Point Reyes Peninsula - A History of the Dairy and Beef Ranches within Point Reyes National Seashore, 1834-1992. Point Reyes National Seashore. Marin County, California, USA. Available at https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2202921 (accessed 16 October 2022).
  • Livingston, D.S. 1995. A Good Life: Dairy Farming in the Olema Valley - A History of the Dairy and Beef Ranches of the Olema Valley and Lagunitas Canyon. Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore. Marin County, California, USA. Available at https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2175701 (accessed 16 October 2022).

Historic Structures Report:

 


Adobe® Acrobat Reader® may be needed to view PDF documents.

Top of Page

Last updated: May 3, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

Phone:

415-464-5100
This number will initially be answered by an automated attendant, from which one can opt to access a name directory, listen to recorded information about the park (e.g., directions to the park; visitor center hours of operation; fire danger information; wildlife updates; ranger-led programs; seasonal events; etc.), or speak with a ranger. Please note that if you are calling between 4:30 pm and 10 am, park staff may not be available to answer your call.

Contact Us

Tools

Stay Connected