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Point Reyes National Seashore offers sophisticated glamping options at Coast Campground with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits in a pristine coastal setting. A short hike from the hostel area, these sites place visitors minutes from scenic beaches with tidepools and spectacular ocean views. "Inside the Point Reyes National seashore, this is a hike in only campground. But has pit toilets, potable water. Groups sites also available. Sites have picnic tables and bear/critter lockers for food," notes one guest. The surrounding wilderness provides a unique ecosystem not found elsewhere along the California coast, creating an atmospheric backdrop for upscale outdoor stays in canvas accommodations, with amenities including potable water, toilets, and food storage lockers.
Olema Campground provides resort-style glamping accommodations with full hookups and modern conveniences in a central location for exploring West Marin's coastal wonders. The property features hot showers cleaned daily, flush toilets, a laundromat, and post office on site, allowing for extended luxury stays with all comforts. Nearby Steep Ravine Campground at Mount Tamalpais State Park offers additional upscale outdoor accommodations with picnic tables and spectacular ocean vistas. According to a camper, "We nestled our Sprinter between two large pine trees and took the dog for a walk. Then headed down the road for our first dinner indoors since February! It was excellent and the cocktails and desserts were excellent too." Several excellent dining options exist within walking distance, including Due West restaurant, where guests can enjoy fine meals and cocktails before returning to their glamping campsites under starry skies.
"This campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills."
"On our first visit, there was no running water or showers, but they did have portapotties."
from $35 - $225 / night
Check Availability"My site had plenty of shade, fire pit, picnic table, and water nearby."
"There is a post office and laundry mat on-site. The reservation office is open from 9-5p, and they sell firewood!! A constant fire is highly recommended. Also, we saw fox!!!"
"Like most (if not all) KOAs, you can also tent camp or tent cabins. Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos."
"great accommodations. the bathrooms and showers were always clean. there was some construction going on, since it was the off season. it looked like they were renovating some of the bathrooms and aisle"
"It's a short hike from the hostel and has running water and pit toilets. It's right at the beach so it gets windy in the summer. Fall is best. For privacy, book a site out of the meadow."
"The beach offers tidepools close by as well as a great place for beach fire (permit needed). There are two routes to hike in."
from $30 - $90 / night
Check Availability"The bathrooms are clean. There is running water and a small beach access for campers (if you're willing to climb over some rocks). I recommend going in August when there is less wind."
"There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families."
from $25 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Best friendly and helpful staff. Very clean sites and restrooms."
"With a good location you can take some walks to the Salmon River. The pull thru was long but is very narrow. Time you are setup, the camp side of the site is very small."
"Did a little recon prior to booking our trip and decided on site #39, as we were only staying for 3 nights and did not need any sun for solar for that short of a stay."
"The staff was super friendly. We enjoyed a fire while enjoying the night sounds of nature. The only complaint was the site that decided to run the generator after hours."
from $35 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Clean showers and bathrooms, some trees, close to Raley’s Grocery store. Easy drive to the wineries of Napa Valley, a little further to Sonoma but a nice drive."
"Staff was super friendly. Spots were pretty level, but close together. They gave free wifi but it was not consistent. It constantly dropped."
"Then, after a day of riding and wine tasting, we retired back to our campsites for an evening of grilling and drinking of local wines (of which there are many, many excellent choices)."
"WE just stayed two nights camping and had a great time, site was good, bathrooms and showers were clean. Good access to wineries close by. "
from $43 / night
Check Availability"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"
"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"
from $25 / night
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GuideClean and well laid out. Laundry has 3 washers and 3 dryers. Prices are high but normal for CA. It’s a bit of a walk to the nearest beach, but you can drive if you want to. Sites are all gravel with a picnic table and divided by a fence. It’s a packed place with no real views. Staff is very nice. Dogs were wondering through our site and quiet hours were not enforced.
GuideThis KOA is pretty big with plenty of options for RV sites. Wide variety of full hook-ups or partial hook-ups. Like most (if not all) KOAs, you can also tent camp or tent cabins. Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos. For us, this is a great spot to shoot down the highway and pull in for a few days to get away from the hustle and bustle of normal life! Close to downtown Petaluma with plenty of premium shops and restaurants.
TravelerThis campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills. The only drawback is the sites are small and close together, affording very little privacy. The campground can be pretty loud at night too. If you're looking for peace, quiet, and seclusion, this might not be the campground for you. We really enjoyed it though because we have a three year old, and with all the other noise in the campground, I didn't have to feel bad when she was being loud. Also, watch out for the raccoons! They stole my bread that I stupidly left out, and then tried to get into our ice chest. There are lockers provided at each campsite. Use them!
ScoutJeanne and Roberts treehouse is a luxurious Wonderland of a campground! We had total privacy, a pool, sauna and hot tub and a cool little treehouse to sleep in (with real stairs, leading up to it), Our dogs had a great time because they were off leash… The place is completely private and fenced! We highly recommend, the treehouse… You won’t be disappointed!
ScoutJust got back from a 2 night stay at Johnson's Beach campsite. We found the camp grounds to be so-so and not the most maintained. While we were there, we saw more than a few families come for a night and leave earlier than expected because of complaints of their sites.
If you are interested in Johnson's Beach, I'd rather do one of their glamping tents or bungalow instead.
Pros:
Good location to the beach; 2 minute walk from camp site to the beach.
Nice clean and well maintained bathrooms and showers.
5 minute walk to downtown / Safeway
Host (Chris) was nice and did his best.
Outlets at each site.
Well shaded by trees (although is also a con).
Cons:
LegendCampground Description
The Rob Hill campground claims the title of the only overnight campsite in the city! Stumbled across this campground by accident a few weeks ago as we were hiking around The Presidio. It was quite the hidden gem set amidst a stunning cypress and eucalyptus grove. Looked like there was easily room for at least a dozen small tents at each of the sites and nice restrooms accessible via combination punch pad. (You can see how much space there is in the photos and video)
I found out that 2 of the 4 sites, that can accommodate 30 people each, are open to the public, reservations are handled through the emailing the PDF reservation form to camp@presidiotrust.gov. The staff person indicated yesterday that weekends are booked solid through the end of the year; however, weekday sites are available.
This is a great place for a group camping event. With the campsites centered around a large communal campfire circle. Really seemed like the whole campground is very well organized and clean, with each of the 4 sites also having individual fire rings, looked like nice clean bathrooms, and plenty of space for people to run around. There's a great view of the ocean nearby as this is basically directly above Baker Beach. Since it's in the Presidio, come prepared for fog and cold weather. With a nice big fire and plenty of warm clothes, it seems like it could provide a very cool experience to watch the fog blow in through the trees. Note we haven’t camped here because of the crazy high campground cost being $125 per site, thus I’d say that Rob Hill is definitely intended for groups, not for individuals.
The campsite’s main distinction is the site for the Camping at the Presidio (CAP) program, which provides youth with meaningful outdoor experiences.
When the U.S. Army left the Presidio, Rob Hill was a dusty, rustic site. It was expanded and improved in 2010 with support from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. "Rob Hill Campground is a place where children and families have the opportunity to pitch a tent in their national park, enjoy s’mores cooked over a campfire, and wake up in the woods to the sounds of nature,” said Walter J. Haas, Chair of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund and son of its founders.
2018 Rob Hill Campground Application and Payment Form PDF >>
To request a site, please right click on the above link and Save Link, complete it, and email it to camp@presidiotrust.gov. (Mac Users: print the form, fill it out, scan it, and send it to camp@presidiotrust.gov.) Some browsers are unable to open this form properly, so please make sure it is saved to your computer.
Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are confirmed via email. For questions, please call the Presidio Visitor Center at (415) 561-4323. Reservations cannot be made over the phone.
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CAP Program
Two of Rob Hill's four group sites are reserved for the Camping at the Presidio (CAP) program, which provides youth with meaningful camping experiences. Through this 'train the trainer' program, the leaders of schools and community organizations are given the skills to bring groups of kids to explore the Presidio's outdoors. These adventures offer hands-on learning and exploration. CAP leaders love "getting to know the kids in a different setting" and seeing their kids' enthusiasm about simple natural wonders like a banana slug or the night sky. "The whole experience was truly magical!" said one CAP participant. CAP is a partnership of the Presidio Trust and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
Overall, I gave the campground 4/5 stars because it was very well maintained and in a great location. But the cost is pretty exorbitant and there are only 2 sites open to the public.
ScoutJeanne and Robert’s Hipcamp is amazing. We had such fun there. Their treehouse site has a solar, heated pool, a sauna, and a hot tub! The Vancamp site has total privacy, and a hot tub in the redwoods. We could not have found a better place to hang out and chill! Our dogs even got to be off leash because it is all fenced!
TravelerLived in this area almost my whole life and never knew about this campground. Did a little recon prior to booking our trip and decided on site #39, as we were only staying for 3 nights and did not need any sun for solar for that short of a stay. Tons of shade with the sites along the south side of the campgrounds, tons of sun along the north side. So depending on the time of year and your solar charging needs, this may make a difference. There were ample water faucets along the campground road and bathrooms were only a short walk in just about any direction. The showers are located along the north east portion of the loop, and they are fantastic. Large, hot, coin operated showers at the rate of $0.25/min. There is free WiFi with limited bandwidth at and around the visitor’s center, as well as an option to pay for premium internet at a reasonable daily or weekly rate. There is firewood and bagged ice available at both the visitor’s center and with the camp hosts. They can take card, cash, or you can pay using their QR code. They also have some basic supplies and snacks at the visitor’s center. The campsites are your standard fare with a parking area, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Some of the sites are less level than others, but there are plenty of good places to set up tents. Additionally, some of the parking areas for each site are better than others. At our site, we were able to fit our teardrop, our tow vehicle, and our parent’s jeep in our assigned parking area at site 39. The campsites are relatively close together, so that might be an issue if you visit when it’s booked up, but we went just after Labor Day and we had at least two to three empty sites to either side of us. The camp host was friendly and helpful, as were the rest of the staff. Lastly, depending on the time of year, you may encounter yellow jackets, so prepare accordingly. If you don’t have your own mosquito net tent, you can rent one at the site for about $15/day, plus a $25 mandatory setup fee. It appears that they also have a couple “glamping” sites which are furnished with a fancy teepee tent, chairs, and I believe they even have their own private portapotty. Speaking of portapotty, you can rent your own at your site for about $10-15/day, too. Very convenient if you are reliant on that amenity and your chosen site is far from the other restrooms. Lots of hiking around, there’s an observatory nearby, and it looks like a popular spot for cyclists, as well.
ScoutThere are 4, 30 person, group sites. Pitch tent on wood chips. Level. Fire pits, water. Nice and close, yet feels a ways away. Accessible to many trails.
Camping options near Inverness, California range across a diverse 71,000-acre wilderness area spanning elevation changes from sea level to nearly 1,500 feet. The region experiences cool coastal temperatures year-round with summer highs rarely exceeding 75°F and winter lows around 40°F. Fog frequently blankets the area in summer mornings, burning off by afternoon in inland areas while often persisting along immediate coastal campsites.
Horseback riding: 5 miles from Olema. Five Brooks Ranch in Olema offers guided trail rides through Point Reyes National Seashore. "I would highly recommend Five Brooks Ranch in Olema for horseback riding," notes a camper from Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground.
Kayaking: Access from Miller Boat Launch. Paddle across Tomales Bay to reach primitive beach camping spots. "The pristine shores of the Western beaches of Tomales Bay await you. Primitive sites are unmarked, first come first serve, and accessible only by boating in. If you plan it right, you may catch a bioluminescence show in the water once the sun sets," explains a visitor to Coast Campground.
Astronomy: Weekend programs available. Robert Ferguson Observatory in Kenwood offers night sky viewing opportunities. "We went on a night hike for a star gazing tour and had a great time!" shares a camper at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground.
Proximity to beaches: 2-minute walk. Coast Campground puts visitors steps from shoreline exploration. "2 min walk to beach, with amazing views of the cliffs and seashore. Access to a long list of other short/long hikes," reports a camper.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning opportunities. Dawn wildlife sightings are common throughout the region. "We saw a rabbit, turkeys, lizards, deer, & quails!" shares a visitor at Sugarloaf Ridge. Another notes, "I've seen deer in the seaside vernal pools, wild miniature ocean bunnies boxing in the morning sunshine, and a great white shark off the cliffs one fine day."
Hot springs: Accessible at low tides. Steep Ravine Campground offers a unique coastal feature. "This place is absolutely fabulous...and we didn't even get into the mermaid hot springs gracing the beaches during super low tides!" notes a visitor.
Fire restrictions vary by site. While state parks may implement seasonal bans, private campgrounds often permit fires year-round. "It's private owned so fire rings are always ok," explains a camper at Olema Campground.
Cell service varies widely. Coverage ranges from excellent to non-existent depending on location. "Good cell signal with Verizon," reports a Samuel P. Taylor visitor, while at Skyline Wilderness Park, "Data speeds wavered between 10-25 mbps depending on where we were on the property, but we could video conference and stream with no issues."
Poison oak prevalence. Several campgrounds have significant poison oak growth, particularly in spring. "The campgrounds were infested with poison oak. Maybe just the time of year and because of so much rain this year? Not sure but it was thick and lush everywhere," warns a visitor to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park.
Reservation difficulty. Glamping close to Inverness, California often requires planning months ahead. "Extremely hard to get a reservation. Can get very windy! Georgeous spot to pitch your tent on the ocean cliffs," notes a Steep Ravine camper.
Bring layered clothing: Temperature swings of 30°F. Coastal fog creates significant daily temperature variations. "One thing to note, the night is COLD up this way, and mere miles will cover several different weather systems. Bring layers," advises a Samuel P. Taylor visitor.
Choose secluded sites for noise control. Some campgrounds have varying noise levels depending on site selection. "For families who want a quick trip over Golden Gate Bridge to introduce their children to the great outdoors...nowhere is more convenient and instantly gratifying," shares a visitor to Samuel P. Taylor State Park.
Consider glamping options for comfort. Luxury camping near Inverness provides family-friendly amenities. "Great place for families with children and pets. We have a dog and two very young children. We had a blast there lots to do and see!" says a visitor to Bodega Bay RV Park.
Water quality concerns: Bring filtration. Some campgrounds have water with high mineral content. "Tested the water-Water tested as acceptable tap water after running it through an external filter. 21 elements checked, all within range. Dissolved solids were 251...pretty high," notes a visitor to San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA.
Road access challenges. Many coastal campgrounds have narrow, winding approach roads. "A nice KOA close to Petaluma with great facilities. We took advantage of doing some laundry and having a hot shower. This KOA also offered all sorts of amenities for families including a small petting zoo, a pool, playground areas, and more."
Full hookup availability limited. Research utilities before booking RV sites. "Sites are level with minimal need for blocks. Staff are friendly. Native garden is very nice," shares a visitor to Skyline Wilderness Park.
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