Established Camping
Bicentennial Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area
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
Bicentennial Campground has three campsites each accommodating up to three guests. Barbecue grills, food lockers and picnic tables are provided. The campground has a portable restroom on site and a pit toilet nearby.
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.
contact_info
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.
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
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
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.
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
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