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Point Reyes National Seashore

Campground
   
Coast Camp Reservations: No
Backpack or bicycle only. Coast Camp is nestled within a small coastal valley with easy access to the beach and tidepools. It includes one of the easiest hikes of all routes to Point Reyes campgrounds. The shortest hike to this camp is 1.8 miles. The beach is within easy access from the camp.
Phone:  415-663-8054, 9-2 M-F
 
Glen Camp Reservations: No
Backpack or bicycle only. Glen Camp is a quiet and secluded camp deep within the Douglas fir forest. The shortest hike to this camp is a moderate 5 miles. It is a 2.5 mile strenuous hike to the beach.
Phone:  415-663-8054, 9-2 M-F
 
Wildcat Camp Reservations: No
Backpack or bicycle only. Wildcat Camp is a vigorous 5.5 mile hike to the southern coast of the Seashore. The shortest route is the coast trail from Palomarin. In route you pass Bass Lake, a popular destination for many hikers. The beach is a short walk from camp.
Phone:  415-663-8054, 9-2 M-F
 
Sky Camp Reservations: No
Backpack or bicycle only. Sky Camp lies on the western slope of Mt. Wittenberg overlooking the Pacific Ocean. In clear weather, this area has wonderful ocean views. The shortest hike for this camp is 1.3 miles. It is a 4.5 mile moderately strenuous to hike to the beach.
Phone:  415-663-8054, 9-2 M-F
 
Tomales Bay Boat-in Beach Camping Reservations: No
BOAT-IN CAMPING ONLY (no hiking). Boat-in camping is allowed on national seashore beaches on the west side of Tomales Bay, beginning north of Indian Beach. No human waste is permitted in the bay or onto park beaches so campers must bring portable facilities or limit camping to Marshall Beach or Tomales Beach, where pit toilets are available. There is no potable water available. There are seasonal closures on some beaches. Check with the seashore reservation office for updates. The cost is $10/site/night for sites of up to 6 people, $20/site/night for group sites for 7-14 people, and $30/site/night for group sites for 15-25 people. A credit card is required for phone reservations. Payment is due at the time the reservation is made. There are no refunds given for weather, illness, etc. Once the payment has been made, your site is guaranteed for your stay. However, a permit must still be picked up before beginning your trip. Those arriving after the visitor center has closed (usually after 5 pm), should look for their permit in the after hours box on the information board in front of the building.
Phone:  415-663-8054, 9-2 M-F
 
Backpacking Camps - General Information Reservations: No
Point Reyes offers backpackers four campgrounds to choose from. (There is no car camping at Point Reyes National Seashore.) Each campground has designated sites. The cost is $10/site/night for sites of up to 6 people, $20/site/night for group sites for 7-14 people, and $30/site/night for group sites for 15-25 people. A credit card is required for phone reservations. Payment is due at the time the reservation is made. There are no refunds given for weather, illness, etc. Once the payment has been made, the site is guaranteed for your stay. However, a permit must still be picked up before beginning your trip. Those arriving after the visitor center has closed (usually after 5 pm), should look for their permit in the after hours box on the information board in front of the building. Each campsite has a picnic table, food storage locker and a charcoal brazier. (Only charcoal may be burned in the grill, not wood.) Each campground has pit toilets and a water faucet. Water may need to be treated using iodine tablets, boiling for one minute or filtering with a commercial filter. Do not drink water from streams without treating.
Phone:  415-663-8054, 9-2, M-F
 

 

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