Point Reyes National Seashore

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1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

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.

Directions

Point Reyes is located along the west coast of California approximately 30 miles (50 km) north of San Francisco. Travelers may approach the park from the winding scenic Highway 1, either from the north or the south. Visitors can also reach the park via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or the Point Reyes/Petaluma Road.

Reviews

Point Reyes National Seashore features beautiful coastal and forest campgrounds with well-maintained facilities including potable water, toilets, and bear-proof food storage. The area offers scenic ocean and wildlife views, diverse hiking trails suitable for various skill levels, and beach access. Campers appreciate the peaceful natural setting, privacy at many sites, and helpful rangers. Challenges include windy and sometimes wet conditions, trail overgrowth with poison oak and stinging nettles, occasional noise from groups, rodent and insect nuisances, and variable campsite terrain. Reservation and booking systems can be competitive and occasionally problematic. Overall, the park delivers a restorative outdoor experience with abundant wildlife and natural beauty.

Beautiful coastal and forest scenery and wildlife sightings

Well-maintained campsites with clean facilities and potable water

Bear-proof food lockers and trash management

Diverse, well-marked hiking trails and beach access

Privacy and spaciousness at many campsites

Trail overgrowth and prevalence of poison oak and nettles

Windy, cold, or wet weather conditions affecting comfort

Occasional noise from groups and nearby campsites

Rodents and insects impacting food storage and camp areas

Challenging reservation system and potential campsite crowding

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sophia b

Campground:Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

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Reviewed 5 days ago

Sky campground was beautiful. The night my friend and I were there, it was completely covered in fog to the extent that we couldn't see much past 30 feet ahead of us. One slight drawback of the site is that you can hear people at the neighboring sites pretty clearly, so we felt like we had to whisper once the family next to us went to bed. The hike in is pretty short which is nice for a chill backpacking trip.

Marie B

Campground:Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Loop:Glen

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Beautiful campground. There were stinging nettles on the path between the picnic table and tent area. Tent area has a slope to it. One of the restroom doors wouldn’t close.

Ariel B

Campground:Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Sky Camp Site 12 is underneath a tree. As a result, it rained at the campsite and it was wetter than all other campsites at Sky Camp. I suggest not staying there. If you do stay there, be prepared to deal with the rain.

maddy a

Campground:Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Loop:Coast

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Stayed at camp 2 - could slightly see the ocean from the site. Tough to find a completely flat spot but still a great nights sleep with the sound of the ocean. Saw lots of wildlife: seagulls, starfish, elk, bunnies.

Marcius B

Campground:Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Loop:Wildcat

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Reviewed 9 days ago

We had an excellent experience backpacking and camping at Point Reyes! This was my first time taking my wife and kids with me, and it couldn’t have gone better. The trail was clean and well maintained, with beautiful scenery along the way. Parking was easy, with plenty of spaces available. Our campsite was spacious enough for our group and had two picnic tables and two food-storage lockers. The location was amazing—close to the beach, with beautiful views, caves, and a waterfall nearby. It was a great family adventure and an unforgettable first backpacking trip with my kids. Highly recommend it! We’ll definitely be back.

Richard K

Campground:Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Loop:Sky

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Great experience as always! This place is magical, imo!

Campgrounds

Point Reyes National Seashore has 8 campgrounds, 73 campsites in total.

Point Reyes National Seashore

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Campgrounds

Coast Campground

Five Brooks Horse Camp

Glen Campground

Marshall Beach Boat-in Campsites

Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Sky Campground

Tomales Beach Boat-in Campsites

Wildcat Campground

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