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Bicentennial Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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About

National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Overview

Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. There is a moderate short hill to climb to/from the campground from the parking area, which means car or RV camping is not allowed. It is downhill to the site and uphill back to the parking area.__

Recreation

The Marin Headlands is noted for its great hiking, and many trails with scenic views are close by. Rodeo Beach is about 1.5 miles away. Point Bonita Lighthouse and the historic Nike Site are within walking distance.

Facilities

Natural Features

The campground is secluded amongst a cypress tree grove and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city of San Francisco.

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For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540.

Nearby Attractions

Bicentennial Campground is a short walk from the Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Nike Missile Site. Also close by are some of the many 20th century coastal defense gun batteries and the city of San Francisco.

Charges & Cancellations

Refer to Recreation.gov policy on changes and cancellations.__To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.

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Location

Bicentennial Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area is located in California

Directions

Upon entering the Marin Headlands, drive approximately 2 miles on Bunker Rd. Turn left onto Field Rd, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Rd. There will then be an immediate right onto a one way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Campground. Either parallel park on the road or in the small dirt pull-out.__

Address

Bicentennial Campground Marin Headlands Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Sausalito, CA 94965

Coordinates

37.8308917 N
122.5246639 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets

For Vehicles

Water Hookups

Praveen R.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 30, 2024

No parking on the site

Had to walk all the way down to get to the camp site with all the gear, it was to windy to put up our tent

Month of VisitMay

august M.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 16, 2021

Quite campground with great views

All three sites here are next to each other and have no seperation, but if you’re okay with that it’s a wonderful place to camp Site 3 is closest to the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the trails connected to the campground but they all have easy access. One porta-potty for toilet Gorgeous sunset and sunrise from camp or even better up the closest hill which is a 6 minute walk tops

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Month of VisitNovember

Nicole

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 12, 2021

A pleasant spot

3 sites, very close to each other/nothing separating them. Sites were clean. #3 is all shade. tent pad isn’t level but site is on the ocean side (hung my hammock w a view of the GGB) and felt like it had more room. #2 is all sun. #1 is partial sun, least visible from road above. Short hike down service road from car to sites (~200’). Port-a-potty was serviced/clean. At the parking/picnic site at top of road there’s a regular toilet. Pretty peaceful. Lapping sounds of the ocean below.

Jasim ِ.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2020

It's just ok

Only 3 tent sites available, You have to reserve ahead of time, No drive in access, unloading our staff was very big work, Very nice views and a lot of hiking trails are available

Cat R.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2019

Beautiful and close to SF!

There are only 3 sites here but it is very quiet! You get to park at the top of the hill and bring your stuff down which isn’t very far. There are porta potties to use that aren’t horrible. Definitely reserve this far in advance if you want a spot!

Amanda S.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2018

bicentennial campground

this is an excellent primitive campground with 3 sites. It has great hiking nearby and an incredible view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city, and is a short drive into the city. you definitely want to reserve a space well in advance, especially during peak times, although we went in January and walked in and got a space. be warned, at night the fog horns on the bridge are very loud and very close, so bring something to cancel the noise.

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Sara S.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2016

small

We were expecting some kinda remote campsite with a great view, instead we found 3 campsites that were not very private with no fabulous view :( The price is good and the close location to the heart of San Francisco is nice, but we probably would not camp here again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bicentennial Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Bicentennial Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area has water hookups.

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According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

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