Bicentennial Campground

$25.00/night

Bicentennial Campground, Marin Headlands, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Sausalito, CA 94965

Overview

Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. 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, which means car or RV camping is not allowed. It is downhill to the site and uphill back to the parking area.

Recreation

The Marin Headlands is noted for its great hiking, and many trails with scenic views are close by. Rodeo Beach is about 1.5 miles away. Point Bonita Lighthouse and the historic Nike Site are within walking distance.

Facilities

From the parking area, Bicentennial Campground is 200 yards down a moderately steep, packed dirt trail. Many campers carry supplies down from their vehicles in carts or wagons. Bicentennial Campground has three campsites each accommodating up to three guests. Barbecue grills, food lockers and picnic tables are provided. There is no water available at Bicentennial Campground - campers need to bring any water necessary for drinking/cooking/etc. The campground has a portable restroom on site and a pit toilet is located 0.5 miles away at Bicentennial Picnic Area.

Natural Features

The campground is secluded amongst a cypress tree grove and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city of San Francisco.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540.

Nearby Attractions

Bicentennial Campground is a short walk from the Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Nike Missile Site. Also close by are some of the many 20th century coastal defense gun batteries and the city of San Francisco.

Charges & Cancellations

Refer to Recreation.gov policy on changes and cancellations. To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.

Camp site features

Across 3 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 3 sites
Largest party: 3 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest propane: 17.7 mi · A&A Gas & Food Mart

Nearest dump station: 7.6 mi

Nearest water fill: 7.0 mi

Directions

From San Francisco (travelling north): Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. This will be the exit after the Vista Point. Continue straight for a few hundred feet, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left. From Marin (travelling south): From US-101 South, take the last exit before the Golden Gate Bridge onto Alexander Avenue. Turn right at the stop sign and continue straight for about a quarter mile, until you can turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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John Q

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Reviewed 13 days ago

I had so much fun here with my friends. The campsites were easy to find, and had a portable toilet with trash cans nearby. Our site (#3 I believe) had some tree cover too, which was helpful since it lightly rained overnight. You can get views of the Golden Gate Bridge if you walk a bit outside the campsite too. Highly recommend this campground!

Adam G

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Great little campground with views of Golden Gate Bridge. Will be back soon for sure

Hayley G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

One of the best campsites we've ever been to! Beautiful location and walking distance from a lot of trails and sights. Quiet and peaceful.

Miguel A

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Reviewed 2 months ago

My third year in a row, trying August, September, and October. Very fortunate with no fog, so panoramic view of San Francisco and no fog horns overnight. Bring plenty of water because it’s a drive if you run out. Campsite 03 has best view. Easy walk from parking (print reservation email and put on dashboard). Lovely walk to lighthouse. Though the tunnel just before lighthouse is often locked, wires getting there are spectacular. Also explore old World War II bunkers all around.

Connor S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Absolutely stunning views!

Oleh S

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Reviewed 5 months ago

It is a beautiful, quiet, and clean spot; there are several interesting locations nearby to visit or photograph and film, and the nature and views are stunning. There are some inconveniences—such as the lack of running water and the use of a portable toilet at the camp—but overall, I’d say it’s a great place to relax.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 33% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.