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.

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.

San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Sonoma SHP General Vallejo's Home

Sonoma SHP

Sonoma SHP Mission

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.

Fish-eating anemone at Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a lush feeding ground for many marine mammals and seabirds. Algae and invertebrates proliferate.

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

  
Point Reyes National Seashore offers four backcountry hike in campgrounds and
thirteen boat in campsites along Tomales Bay.

Note: For reservation purposes, our campgrounds are organized under the "loop"
column of the reservation grid.  
  
For more information, visit the Back Country Camping page on the Point Reyes
National Seashore website.

## Recreation

Wildlife viewing

Hiking

Birding

Backpacking

Kayaking

Mushroom hunting

Bike riding

## Facilities

**BOOKING WINDOWS**

3 month and 14-day windows. Sites release at 7AM Pacific Standard Time.

**COAST CAMP**

  * 3 months = sites # 1, 4, 6, 8AB 10, 12, 13AB, 14. 
  * 14 days = sites # 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11.

**GLEN CAMP**

  * 3 months = sites # 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11. 
  * 14 days = sites # 4, 6, 7 9, 10, 12.

**SKY CAMP**

  * 3 months = site # 2AB, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11. 
  * 14 days = site # 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12.

**WILDCAT CAMP**

  * 3 months = sites # 1AB, 2AB, 3AB, 5, 7. 
  * 14 days = sites # 4, 6, 8.

**TOMALES BAY BOAT-IN PERMITS** : All Boat in permits including Marshall Beach
and Tomales Beach group permits are available at 3 months prior to arrival
date.

**More facility information:**

Camping facilities at Point Reyes National Seahsore include four hike-in/bike-
in-only campgrounds in the southern area of the park and twenty boat-in-only
campsites on Tomales Bay. Camping is allowed only in designated campgrounds
and sites. Dispersed camping is not allowed. **There is NO car or RV camping
at Point Reyes National Seashore**  
  
Amenities at the hike-in/bike-in sites include picnic tables, and food storage
lockers with centrally located vault toilets and drinking water. No pets
permitted.  
  
**COAST CAMP** \- Coast Camp is nestled within a small coastal grassy valley
with easy access to the beach and tide pools. The beach is within 200 meters
(200 yards) of the campground. The shortest approach to Coast Camp is via the
3 km (2 miles) slightly uphill hike on the Laguna and Firelane Trails starting
at the Laguna Trailhead just past the hostel. An alternate route following the
Coast Trail starting near the hostel offers an easy, flat 4 km (3 miles) route
and is open to bicycles. Twelve reservable sites for up to 6 people each and
two reservable group sites for up to 25 people each are available. Sites 1 - 7
are in a small semi-protected canyon.  

**GLEN CAMP** \- Glen Camp is a quiet and secluded camp deep within a wooded
valley protected from ocean breezes. The shortest hike to this camp is a
moderate 7 km (5 miles) hike along the Bear Valley and Glen Trails. To access
Glen Camp by bicycle, start at the Five Brooks Trailhead, follow the Stewart
Trail to the Glen Trail, then north to the Glen Camp Loop, and finish by
descending to Glen Camp. This is a strenuous 10 km (6 mile) bike ride. No
groups, horses, or pack animals are allowed at Glen Camp. Twelve reservable
sites for up to 6 people each are available.

  
**SKY CAMP** \- Sky Camp is located on the western side of Mt. Wittenberg at
an elevation of 310 meters (1025 feet). In clear weather, enjoy sweeping views
of Point Reyes, Drakes Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The easiest and shortest
approach is a 2 km (2 miles) moderate uphill hike or bicycle ride from the Sky
Trailhead (elevation 250 meters (840 feet)) on Limantour Road. It is a steep 6
km (4 miles) one-way hike down to the beach. Eleven reservable sites for up to
6 people each and one reservable group site for up to 25 people each are
available.

  
**WILDCAT CAMP** \- Wildcat Camp is located in an open meadow on a bluff
overlooking the ocean with a short walk to the beach and a 3 km (2.0 miles)
round-trip walk to Alamere Falls. It is a 10 km (6 mile) hike from Bear Valley
or a 9 km (6 miles) hike on the Coast Trail from Palomarin with access to Bass
Lake. The only bicycle route is via a strenuous 11 km (7 miles) ride along the
Stewart Trail from the Five Brooks Trailhead. Two reservable site for up to 6
people, three reservable sites for up to 4 people, and three reservable group
sites for up to 25 people each are available.  

**Boat-in Campground:**  
  
**TOMALES BAY -** Tomales Bay boat-in camping is allowed on west-side National
Park beaches north of Tomales Bay State Park's Indian Beach. These beaches are
tidally influenced and generally are small sandy coves backed against steep
cliffs. Campers on Tomales Bay beaches must arrive by boat only and may not
hike, bike, or ride horses to the beaches. **Beaches are not assigned; campers
choose available beaches on a first-come, first-served basis** after
launching. Overnight parking for boat-in campers is available at the Tomales
Bay Resort and at the Miller Boat Launch and is othewise prohibited within
Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park. The beaches are
primitive and without facilities with the exception of vault toilets at
Marshall and Tomales Beaches and two picnic tables at Tomales Beach. Unless
using the vault toilets at Marshall and Tomales Beaches, boat-in campers must
bring portable toilets to remove human waste. In addition, all trash must be
removed. Boat-in campers must their own bring water, racoon-proof food
storage, and firewood. Permanent and seasonal closures exist on some beaches.
Check the Point Reyes National Seashore website for the most up to date
information. Point Reyes NPS Website

## Natural Features

  * Peninsula
  * Sandy Beaches
  * Rocky Shorelines
  * Coastal Strand
  * Bishop Pine Forest
  * Douglas Fir Forest
  * Coastal Prairie
  * Coastal Rangeland
  * Marshlands
  * Coastal Scrub
  * Mixed Evergreen Forest
  * San Andreas Fault 
  * Lagoons
  * Estuaries
  * Mediterranean Climate

## Nearby Attractions

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

## Charges & Cancellations

Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors
from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in
advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation in My
Reservations.

**Changes**

If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates,
there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees
for:

Adding or removing nights to your stay.

Changing to a different campsite.

Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.

**Cancellations**

You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled
arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:

$10 cancellation fee

Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)

Any previous change fees

**Group Site Cancellations and Modifications**

All Group sites must be cancelled or modified more than 14 days before your
check-in date otherwise it will be considered a late cancellation.

**No Shows**

$20 no show fee plus first night camping fee.

Refer to Recreation.gov's Rules and Reservation Policies. To initiate a refund
request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call
center at 877-444-6777.

<h2>Overview</h2>
 Point Reyes National Seashore offers four backcountry hike in campgrounds and thirteen boat in campsites along Tomales Bay. 

Note: For reservation purposes, our campgrounds are organized under the "loop" column of the reservation grid. 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.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Wildlife viewing 
Hiking
Birding
Backpacking
Kayaking
Mushroom hunting
Bike riding

<h2>Facilities</h2>
BOOKING WINDOWS

3 month and 14-day windows. Sites release at 7AM Pacific Standard Time.

COAST CAMP
<ul>
<li>3 months = sites # 1, 4, 6, 8AB 10, 12, 13AB, 14. </li>
<li>14 days = sites # 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11.</li>
</ul>
GLEN CAMP 
<ul>
<li>3 months = sites # 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11. </li>
<li>14 days = sites # 4, 6, 7 9, 10, 12.</li>
</ul>
SKY CAMP
<ul>
<li>3 months = site # 2AB, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11. </li>
<li>14 days = site # 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12.</li>
</ul>
WILDCAT CAMP 
<ul>
<li>3 months = sites # 1AB, 2AB, 3AB, 5, 7. </li>
<li>14 days = sites # 4, 6, 8.</li>
</ul>
TOMALES BAY BOAT-IN PERMITS: All Boat in permits including Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach group permits are available at 3 months prior to arrival date.

More facility information: 
Camping facilities at Point Reyes National Seahsore include four hike-in/bike-in-only campgrounds in the southern area of the park and twenty boat-in-only campsites on Tomales Bay. Camping is allowed only in designated campgrounds and sites. Dispersed camping is not allowed. There is NO car or RV camping at Point Reyes National Seashore Amenities at the hike-in/bike-in sites include picnic tables, and food storage lockers with centrally located vault toilets and drinking water. No pets permitted. COAST CAMP - Coast Camp is nestled within a small coastal grassy valley with easy access to the beach and tide pools. The beach is within 200 meters (200 yards) of the campground. The shortest approach to Coast Camp is via the 3 km (2 miles) slightly uphill hike on the Laguna and Firelane Trails starting at the Laguna Trailhead just past the hostel. An alternate route following the Coast Trail starting near the hostel offers an easy, flat 4 km (3 miles) route and is open to bicycles. Twelve reservable sites for up to 6 people each and two reservable group sites for up to 25 people each are available. Sites 1 - 7 are in a small semi-protected canyon. 
GLEN CAMP - Glen Camp is a quiet and secluded camp deep within a wooded valley protected from ocean breezes. The shortest hike to this camp is a moderate 7 km (5 miles) hike along the Bear Valley and Glen Trails. To access Glen Camp by bicycle, start at the Five Brooks Trailhead, follow the Stewart Trail to the Glen Trail, then north to the Glen Camp Loop, and finish by descending to Glen Camp. This is a strenuous 10 km (6 mile) bike ride. No groups, horses, or pack animals are allowed at Glen Camp. Twelve reservable sites for up to 6 people each are available.
 SKY CAMP - Sky Camp is located on the western side of Mt. Wittenberg at an elevation of 310 meters (1025 feet). In clear weather, enjoy sweeping views of Point Reyes, Drakes Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The easiest and shortest approach is a 2 km (2 miles) moderate uphill hike or bicycle ride from the Sky Trailhead (elevation 250 meters (840 feet)) on Limantour Road. It is a steep 6 km (4 miles) one-way hike down to the beach. Eleven reservable sites for up to 6 people each and one reservable group site for up to 25 people each are available.
 WILDCAT CAMP - Wildcat Camp is located in an open meadow on a bluff overlooking the ocean with a short walk to the beach and a 3 km (2.0 miles) round-trip walk to Alamere Falls. It is a 10 km (6 mile) hike from Bear Valley or a 9 km (6 miles) hike on the Coast Trail from Palomarin with access to Bass Lake. The only bicycle route is via a strenuous 11 km (7 miles) ride along the Stewart Trail from the Five Brooks Trailhead. Two reservable site for up to 6 people, three reservable sites for up to 4 people, and three reservable group sites for up to 25 people each are available. 
Boat-in Campground: TOMALES BAY - Tomales Bay boat-in camping is allowed on west-side National Park beaches north of Tomales Bay State Park's Indian Beach. These beaches are tidally influenced and generally are small sandy coves backed against steep cliffs. Campers on Tomales Bay beaches must arrive by boat only and may not hike, bike, or ride horses to the beaches. Beaches are not assigned; campers choose available beaches on a first-come, first-served basis after launching. Overnight parking for boat-in campers is available at the Tomales Bay Resort and at the Miller Boat Launch and is othewise prohibited within Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park. The beaches are primitive and without facilities with the exception of vault toilets at Marshall and Tomales Beaches and two picnic tables at Tomales Beach. Unless using the vault toilets at Marshall and Tomales Beaches, boat-in campers must bring portable toilets to remove human waste. In addition, all trash must be removed. Boat-in campers must their own bring water, racoon-proof food storage, and firewood. Permanent and seasonal closures exist on some beaches. Check the Point Reyes National Seashore website for the most up to date information. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Point Reyes NPS Website</a> 
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>Peninsula</li>
<li>Sandy Beaches</li>
<li>Rocky Shorelines</li>
<li>Coastal Strand</li>
<li>Bishop Pine Forest</li>
<li>Douglas Fir Forest</li>
<li>Coastal Prairie</li>
<li>Coastal Rangeland</li>
<li>Marshlands</li>
<li>Coastal Scrub</li>
<li>Mixed Evergreen Forest</li>
<li>San Andreas Fault </li>
<li>Lagoons</li>
<li>Estuaries</li>
<li>Mediterranean Climate</li>
</ul>

<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>
Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation in My Reservations.

Changes
If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:
Adding or removing nights to your stay.
Changing to a different campsite.
Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.

Cancellations
You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:
$10 cancellation fee
Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
Any previous change fees

Group Site Cancellations and Modifications 
All Group sites must be cancelled or modified more than 14 days before your check-in date otherwise it will be considered a late cancellation.  

No Shows
$20 no show fee plus first night camping fee.
 
Refer to <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov's Rules and Reservation Policies</a>. To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.

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