Mount Tamalpais State Park houses Alice Eastwood Group Camp, a walk-in facility managed by California State Parks that accommodates groups of 25 to 50 people. The campground features two distinct group sites priced between $110-$225 per night, with Group A holding 50 campers and Group B offering space for 25 with more privacy.
Group A includes a covered dining area with a large grill and kitchen facilities, plus fully plumbed sinks and restrooms. The site provides ample space for tents among the redwoods, though day hikers sometimes mistake the area for public space. Nikki T. notes that groups should "show up with ways to indicate that it isn't private" and suggests making reserved signs for tables.
The campground connects directly to hiking trails leading into Muir Woods without the parking hassles that plague the main visitor center. Nathaniel S. describes camping here in winter rain as "one of the finest nights of sleeping in the woods I've ever had," with streams running and ferns showing "fluorescent green" color. The location offers multiple trail options throughout the broader places to camp around Mount Tamalpais State Park area.
Reservations require significant advance planning, particularly during peak season. The facility allows campfires and alcohol, with cell service available throughout the site.
Description
Alice Eastwood Group Camps
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Mount Tamalpais SP
Frank Valley Group Horse Camp and Alice Eastwood Group Camp:
- Frank Valley Group Horse Camp and Alice Eastwood Group A and B are available for reservation all-year. To book a Group site, you must have at least 9 occupants.
- Maximum Occupancy is limited as follows: Alice Eastwood A – 50 people, 15 cars; Alice Eastwood B – 25 people, 10 cars. Frank Valley – 25 people, 12 cars, 12 horses.
- Check-In: 2:00 pm. Check-Out: 12:00 noon.
- _ A gate code is needed to access the properties and can be obtained by phoning the ReserveCalifornia Customer Contact Center at 1-800-444-7275, 7 days a week 8 am to 6 pm PST. _
- With the exception of service dogs, no pets, including dogs, are allowed.
- Smoking is not permitted in State Parks, except on paved roadways or parking facilities.
Disabled Discount Pass:
- Discount Passes must be presented at the time of reservation. Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State Park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP) at parks.ca.gov.
Mount Tamalpais SP:
Steep Ravine Cabins and Campsites:
- Cabins and environmental sites at this park may be booked 2 days to 6 months prior to the arrival date. Reservations are available for January 1 – September 30 and November 1 – December 31. Customers are limited to one cabin and/or campsite per reservation. The park will not honor multiple simultaneous cabin or campsite reservations. Only 5 people are allowed per campsite or cabin.
- You may obtain the combination code(s) for the main gate and cabin by phoning the ReserveCalifornia Customer Contact Center 48 hours prior to arrival at 1-800-444-7275, 7 days a week 8 am to 6 pm PST. Be prepared to provide your reservation number, the dates you will be camping, and your name.
- Steep Ravine Cabins and Campsites are located off Highway One. There is a main gate where Steep Ravine Road intersects Highway One. You will need a code to enter. The road is narrow, steep, and winding with blind curves. Parking is extremely limited. Only one car per cabin or campsite is allowed past the main gate, even to unload or load. Fees include entry for one vehicle only. RVs and trailers are not allowed. A site permit MUST be placed on the dashboard to avoid a parking ticket; it can be found in the cabin or campsite food locker.
- Check-In: 2:00 pm. Check-Out: 12:00 noon.
- With the exception of service dogs, no pets, including dogs, are allowed.
- Smoking is not permitted in State Parks, except on paved roadways or parking facilities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundAlice Eastwood Group Camp — Mount Tamalpais State Park is located in California
Address
801 Panoramic Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Coordinates
37.904014 N
122.580857 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/23/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/23/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/23/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/23/26
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 27 min from San Francisco, CA
- 42 min from Vallejo, CA
- 49 min from Santa Rosa, CA
- 54 min from Napa, CA
