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.

Bird's eye view of the park

San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Sonoma SHP General Vallejo's Home

Sonoma SHP Mission

Sonoma SHP

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.

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?

This 550-acre park protects an old-growth forest of coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), the tallest type of tree in the world. Named for famed American naturalist John Muir, the National Monument occupies the homelands of the Coast Miwok people.

Rays of Light at Muir Woods

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

Tree Climbing

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

Horestail Fern

Muir Woods National Monument

Redwood forests are quiet and deeply shaded places in which wildlife may seem rare or absent entirely. In truth, redwood forests are surprisingly lively places, full of animals like this banana slug.

Banana Slug

Knowledgeable National Park Service rangers offer several daily programs to help visitors connect with the site on a deeper level. Check our website calendar to learn more.

Rangers speaking with school group

After parking, visitors can receive orientation at the front entrance before entering the forest.

Visitor at MUWO sign

At Muir Woods, visitors can enjoy miles of trail meandering through the old-growth coast-redwood forest. Trail features include boardwalks & benches to ensure access for visitors with various mobility needs.

Boardwalks at Muir Woods provide improved access for visitors.

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.

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