Bird's eye view of the park

Olompali SHP

In response to rapidly disappearing wetlands and its prime location within the
Pacific Flyway, the refuge was created in 1974 to protect migratory birds,
wetland habitat, and endangered species. The refuge and San Pablo Bay supports
the largest wintering population of canvasbacks on the west coast of the
United States and protects the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse and
California Ridgway's rail.

The San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge lies along the north shore of San
Pablo Bay in Sonoma, Solano, and Napa Counties in northern California. The
refuge includes open bay/tidal marsh, mud flats, and seasonal and managed
wetland habitats.

The Napa-Sonoma marshes in San Pablo Bay have been greatly impacted by human
activities such as hydraulic mining, salt production, water diversions, and
diking, draining, and filling for agricultural and industrial uses. About 85
percent of the historic tidal marshes of San Pablo Bay have been altered,
negatively affecting the ability of the remaining tidal marshes to accept
winter rainfall and purify water in the bay.

The refuge provides critical migratory and wintering habitat for shorebirds
and waterfowl, particularly diving ducks, and provides year-round habitat for
endangered, threatened, and sensitive species like the California clapper
rail, salt marsh harvest mouse, California black rail, San Pablo song sparrow,
and Suisun shrew.

Numerous other threatened, endangered, and sensitive species require tidal
marsh habitat for their survival, including 11 fish species that swim through
San Pablo Bay to reach their freshwater spawning grounds.

<p><span>In response to rapidly disappearing wetlands and its prime location within the Pacific Flyway, the refuge was created in 1974 to protect migratory birds, wetland habitat, and endangered species. The refuge and San Pablo Bay supports the largest wintering population of canvasbacks on the west coast of the United States and protects the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse and California Ridgway's rail.</span></p><p><span>The San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge lies along the north shore of San Pablo Bay in Sonoma, Solano, and Napa Counties in northern California. The refuge includes open bay/tidal marsh, mud flats, and seasonal and managed wetland habitats.</span></p><p><span>The Napa-Sonoma marshes in San Pablo Bay have been greatly impacted by human activities such as hydraulic mining, salt production, water diversions, and diking, draining, and filling for agricultural and industrial uses. About 85 percent of the historic tidal marshes of San Pablo Bay have been altered, negatively affecting the ability of the remaining tidal marshes to accept winter rainfall and purify water in the bay.</span></p><p><span>The refuge provides critical migratory and wintering habitat for shorebirds and waterfowl, particularly diving ducks, and provides year-round habitat for endangered, threatened, and sensitive species like the California clapper rail, salt marsh harvest mouse, California black rail, San Pablo song sparrow, and Suisun shrew.</span></p><p><span>Numerous other threatened, endangered, and sensitive species require tidal marsh habitat for their survival, including 11 fish species that swim through San Pablo Bay to reach their freshwater spawning grounds.</span></p>

San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Sonoma SHP Barracks

Sonoma SHP Mission

Sonoma SHP General Vallejo's Home

Bird's eye view of the campground

Buckeye Point Picnic Area

Campground (sites 1-30)

China Camp Group Camping Area

Weber Point Picnic Area

China Camp SP

Madrone Cabin Area

Samuel P. Taylor SP Cabins

Creekside Loop (sites 1-25)

Devil Gulch Group Camps

Group Picnic Areas

Madrone Group Camping

Orchard Hill Loop (sites 26-59)

Samuel P. Taylor SP

Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Entirely offshore, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary protects soft
seafloor habitat, a rocky bank, deep-sea canyons, and diverse wildlife, while
acting as a feeding ground for many marine mammals and seabirds. This
protected area is home to several habitats and species that can be visited
from afar through educational resources such as panels and exhibits. Visitors
can enjoy this extraordinarily rich marine ecosystem by boating, fishing, and
watching wildlife from the mainland.

Entirely offshore, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary protects soft seafloor habitat, a rocky bank, deep-sea canyons, and diverse wildlife, while acting as a feeding ground for many marine mammals and seabirds. This protected area is home to several habitats and species that can be visited from afar through educational resources such as panels and exhibits. Visitors can enjoy this extraordinarily rich marine ecosystem by boating, fishing, and watching wildlife from the mainland.

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Jack London SHP

Marconi Conference Center SHP

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water
of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally
protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both
refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living landscape.
What will you discover in Muir Woods?

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living landscape. What will you discover in Muir Woods?

Entrance to Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

Scientists Marie Antoine and Steve Sillett climbing a redwood tree in Muir Woods for the 2014 BioBlitz.

Tree Climbing

Relax in the sunshine on this quiet bench along Muir Woods main trail.

Bench along main trail

Trillium ovatum blooms in late winter and early spring along the forest floor.

Trillium ovatum

Horsetail fern, an Equisetum, is common along Redwood Creek. Horsetail fern is one of the oldest plant species in the world.

Horestail Fern

Meander along the main trail and consider your size compared to these giants.

Redwood trees

At least ten species of ferns grow in Muir Woods - fern seem to grow larger in redwood forests than other forests - possibly competing for attention from the redwoods?

Lady Fern

Later afternoon is a gorgeous time of day to visit Bohemian Grove, inside Muir Woods.

Bohemian Grove

Banana slugs creep along the forest floor in Muir Woods and are likely to be abundant in the warmer days of winter.

Banana Slug

Summer is a busy time at Muir Woods. Visit early in the morning for the most pleasant experience.

Bridge through Muir Woods

Muir Woods rangers deliver daily tree talks to connect visitors with the redwood forest ecosystem.

Informal interpretation at Muir Woods

More than just a forest, Muir Woods has rich cultural history.

Rangers speaking with school group

Visitors can receive orientation at the front entrance before visiting the forest.

Visitor at MUWO sign

Rangers are always available at Muir Woods to welcome visitors, answer questions, and provide orientation.

rangers pointing at redwoods

Tomales Bay SP

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and
expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested
ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to
discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashore
preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits
your exploration.

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.

## Overview

  
Five campgrounds/loops are available for reservations - four hike-in/bike-in
campground/loops and one boat-in loop along Tomales Bay. **There is NO car or
RV camping at Point Reyes National Seashore**  
  
For more information, visit the Back Country Camping page on the Point Reyes
National Seashore website.

## Recreation

Activities include hiking, limited bike riding along the borders of the Philip
Burton Wilderness, bird watching, and beach walking. In the winter season
whale watching and northern elephant seal populations may be viewed (though
not in the backpacking or boat-in areas).

## Facilities

Activities include hiking, limited bike riding along the borders of the Philip
Burton Wilderness, bird watching, and beach walking. In the winter season
whale watching and northern elephant seal populations may be viewed (though
not in the backpacking or boat-in areas).

## Natural Features

Point Reyes is a peninsula, one and half hours north of San Francisco
providing a welcome respite for the surrounding urban area. Wooded hillsides
give way to chaparral and grasslands with 150 miles of hiking trails and
several beaches.

## Nearby Attractions

The Seashore shares the peninsula with Tomales Bay State Park, a day-use area
popular for swimming and picnicking.

## Charges & Cancellations

There is no peak season at Point Reyes, rates are the same year round.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><br>Five campgrounds/loops are available for reservations - four hike-in/bike-in campground/loops and one boat-in loop along Tomales Bay. <strong>There is NO car or RV camping at Point Reyes National Seashore</strong><br><br>For more information, visit the  <a href="https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/camping.htm" rel="nofollow">Back Country Camping</a>  page on the Point Reyes National Seashore website.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Activities include hiking, limited bike riding along the borders of the Philip Burton Wilderness, bird watching, and beach walking.  In the winter season whale watching and northern elephant seal populations may be viewed (though not in the backpacking or boat-in areas).  <h2>Facilities</h2>
Activities include hiking, limited bike riding along the borders of the Philip Burton Wilderness, bird watching, and beach walking.  In the winter season whale watching and northern elephant seal populations may be viewed (though not in the backpacking or boat-in areas).  <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Point Reyes is a peninsula, one and half hours north of San Francisco providing a welcome respite for the surrounding urban area.  Wooded hillsides give way to chaparral and grasslands with 150 miles of hiking trails and several beaches.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Seashore shares the peninsula with Tomales Bay State Park, a day-use area popular for swimming and picnicking.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>There is no peak season at Point Reyes, rates are the same year round. </p>

Hike-In Sites:

$30/night/site for ''individual'' sites of up to 6 people  
$90/night/site for group of 7-25 people

Boat-In Sites:

$30/night/site for ''individual'' sites of up to 6 people

$60/night/site for small group of 7-14 people

$90/night/site for largel group of 15-25 people