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Point Reyes National Seashore offers limited options for equestrian camping near San Geronimo, California. Wildcat Campground and Coast Campground within the national seashore allow access via horseback, but neither provides dedicated horse corrals or specialized equestrian facilities. The trails connecting to these campgrounds accommodate horses along designated routes, with hitching posts available near Wildcat Campground at site #2. Trail riders should note that while horses are permitted, the campgrounds themselves are primarily designed for tent camping with minimal horse-specific amenities.
The network of horse-accessible trails throughout Point Reyes National Seashore connects riders to both Wildcat and Coast Campgrounds. A 6.7-mile route along Stewart Trail from Five Brooks Trailhead serves as the only bicycling and equestrian access to Wildcat Camp. The terrain varies significantly from lush forests to grassy fields and coastal bluffs, making it suitable for different riding experiences. Visitors planning horse camping should check with Bear Valley Visitor Center regarding current trail conditions and obtain the necessary permits, including beach fire permits if desired. Small field mice are active around the campgrounds, so proper feed storage is essential when camping with horses.
"in an open meadow on a bluff overlooking the ocean with a short walk to the beach and a 3.2 kilometer (2.0 miles) round-trip walk to [Alamere Falls](https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/alamere_falls.htm"
"Really great site right next to the water and beach. The hike in is pretty easy and beautiful. We had fun making a fire on the beach at night. It's pretty windy, so be prepared."
"West Marin offers an incredibly picturesque location to explore, and Coast Camp is about as good as it gets."
"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"This campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground."
"There are also equestrian trails, so you can book a horseback ride from a local ranch as well!!"
from $45 / night
Check Availability"This location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome."
"We only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants"
"Anthony Chabot Campgrounds sits high up on the Castro Valley Hills overlooking Lake Chabot. There are several awesome hiking trails going down to the lake as well as some equestrian trails."
"as usual some spots are better than others but most close to restrooms and/or water. lots of poison oak and star thistle right off trail. great deterrent for kids to stay out of tick areas but id worry"
from $25 - $200 / night
Check Availability"We just stayed here for 2 nights, great location very close to Calistoga and not to far from Saint Helena! Next time i would love to try out a cabin or yurt."
"Good access to wineries close by. Only real downside was that because of the dry conditions we could not have a campfire."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"Tilden is great for anyone looking for a close park right outside of the Berkeley/San Fran area. It is a rather large park area that overlooks Berkeley."
"Tilden offers a lake in the middle to swim in and fish. The campsites have lots of fire pits. The weather is always great too!"
from $75 - $120 / night
Check Availability"It’s close to the entrance but the driveway only had a slight grade. Mostly folks with trailers. The sites are not too close together but it is easy to see into the surrounding neighbors."
"Spring Lake has been that for us. We have been here for 2 weekends in the last few months."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"The 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail, part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, traverses"
from $15 / night
Check Availability"The Fairview RV Park is a great Bay Area location easy to find right off hwy 680, in the Alameda county fairgrounds. The staff are all pleasant to work with and the park and facilities are clean."
"If the Alameda Fairgrounds are having an event, you can't beat this location, it's on the property."
RangerThis campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground. The bathrooms are clean and the showers are coin operated. Sites are flat and semi private. The staff is friendly and campground is large.
LegendAnthony Chabot Campgrounds sits high up on the Castro Valley Hills overlooking Lake Chabot. There are several awesome hiking trails going down to the lake as well as some equestrian trails. The hiking trails go around the lake. Dogs are allowed but they should be on a leash. Lake Chabot has a marina that rents boats for recreational use and fishing. It's a few miles driver to get there from the campgrounds. I only gave it 4 stars because of that. They have tent and RV campsites, but no RV hookups.
GuideIt is always windy and therefore cold on the beach. That is why there are such big sand dunes.
Regardless, a beautiful place to visit and camp. There are also equestrian trails, so you can book a horseback ride from a local ranch as well!!
LegendSibley Regional Preserve
San Francisco East Bay residents actually have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Originally called Round Top Park, Sibley shares with Temescal and Tilden Parks the distinction of being one of the East Bay Regional Park District's original parks.
The Sibley backpack camp is a small, primitive hike-in site for a maximum of 15 campers (although this would be super cramped in my opinion, unless it a bunch of small kids), a moderate 0.2 mile walk from the parking lot (NO VEHICLE ACCESS). The site has basically 360 degree views of Mount Diablo, Vollmer Peak and Tilden Park. There are only two tent pads - approximately 10'x25' and 10'x20'. Site has 2 picnic tables, 1 serving table, and a pit toilet close by which was very clean and well maintained.
During the day you’ll have lots of people walk semi/sorta by the campground, but there is no reason that anyone would walk through your area as if they did they’d tumble off and down the side of a nice steep hill…
No wood fires or BBQs are allowed; only camp stoves are allowed for cooking, your night time enjoyment.
Drinking water is 0.2 miles from camp at the trail head so keep that in mind before it gets too dark to hike back and forth for a drink.
There are several trails providing tons of access throughout the preserve. The 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail, part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, traverses the preserve along the ridgeline between Wildcat Canyon and Anthony Chabot Parks. Round Top Road goes from the Sibley visitor center to the top of Round Top. Round Top Loop Trail circles Round Top peak. Volcanic Trail, once a quarry haul road, contains most of the stops on the self-guided volcanic tour.
Dogs are allowed throughout this section of the park and in camp on leash but are not allowed on the adjacent Huckleberry trails. Also, the EBRPD lists, dogs “must be under owner's control at all times” and must not disturb other animals or park visitors, but I definitely saw a lot of loose well behaved dogs running free.
Bikes are allowed on the fire trail, but there are lots of hikers and dog walkers in this park so be mindful. Also, Horses are allowed but there is no hitching rail and no water troughs in the park (or at least that I saw anywhere).
If you decide to try and bike be mindful that most trails are hiking and equestrian only. A few trails are multi-use. Bicycles are not allowed on narrow-gauge trails, except on the Skyline Trail between the Sibley visitor center and Old Tunnel Road. Bicycles are allowed on the wider-gauge fire trails and paved roads but are not allowed on Sibley Round Top from EBMUD water tank road junction to top of Round Top Peak.
Vehicles must be parked in the staging area and display a valid overnight parking permit: 3 parking permits are included in the reservation and will be mailed 5 days in advance. No additional parking permits are available. Otherwise, you can actually get here via public transport by Taking the AC Transit CB bus to the Mountain Blvd stop, them walk about 3 miles to the park.
While you can check if it’s already reserved online. Reservation must be completed at least 5 days in advance by calling 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2.
RangerThis campground is nice with newer bathrooms and shower facilities, but it's also very open and exposed. Great access to Spring Lake's water-based activities and hiking trails, plus easy access to Trione-Annadel State Park for hiking and mountain biking. Howarth Park, a city park, also borders Spring Lake Regional Park and provides access to boating and fishing on Lake Ralphine, plus they have a small train, carousel, tennis courts, and a softball field. Overall a good campsite for families in need of lots of recreation options, but not the best for those wishing to "get away from it all."
RangerSkyline Wilderness County Park is a great little campground just outside of downtown Napa. There are always a lot of RVs there, but thankfully the tent section is separate from most of the RVs. The tent area leaves a little to be desired and is basically just a stretch of grass with picnic tables, BBQs and very little separation or cover from trees. Of course you don’t really think wilderness camping when you think of Napa Valley.
Despite being close to town there is actually quite a bit to do in the park and once you get back from the campground a bit you can really feel kind of far away from the congested Napa Valley. There are quite a few hiking trails and some offer beautiful views of the valley. By far the most popular is the Lake Marie Trail and Fire Road and Manzanita is popular with mountain bikers.
The River to Ridge Trail is nice and provides access to the Kennedy Park, the Napa River, and miles of bike paths, but check at the kiosk if the gate next to highway 221 (Soscol Ferry Road) is open and I have found it to not have a very consistent schedule.
According to a couple of friends that are pretty die-hard disk golfers, the course at Skyline is one of the best and most challenging in the area. I found it to be pretty fun, especially is your expectations are extremely low.
Being Napa Valley there is of course wine tasting and having a parking spot at the campground you have the perfect opportunity to take an Uber or car service to ensure your safety while enjoying Napa’s most famous export.
This is not a park that will provide you with memorable hikes or photos for your Instagram, but it is a decent place to stay in Napa if you’re the type that prefers to sleep in a tent or RV over a very pricey hotel.
ScoutThis location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome.
Scoutas usual some spots are better than others but most close to restrooms and/or water. lots of poison oak and star thistle right off trail. great deterrent for kids to stay out of tick areas but id worry if we brought dogs! we were at #45, family sites and there were families with kids all over. there even was a patch of grass for kids to play on. trails nearby good for easy mountain biking and hiking
GuideWe only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants that's only 5 minutes away....would definetly be back here again
Point Reyes National Seashore sits at 71 feet above sea level with 71,000 acres of protected coastline. The Santa Cruz Mountains shield San Geronimo Valley from coastal fog, resulting in warmer daytime temperatures than the immediate coast. Trail riders will find varied terrain ranging from steep coastal bluffs to wooded oak valleys with a high point of 1,407 feet at Mount Wittenberg.
Beach bonfires at Coast Campground: Permits required for beach fires at Coast Campground, located 1.8 miles from the trailhead. "The beach was sandy and beautiful, not that many people around. Got a permit for a beach fire but couldn't find enough drift wood to make it last," notes Char A., who visited Coast Campground in February.
Wildlife viewing at Wildcat Campground: The meadow setting attracts diverse wildlife. "Very peaceful and well worth the hike in. We had fun making a fire on the beach at night. It's pretty windy, so be prepared," comments Madelyn G. who camped at Wildcat Campground.
Tidepool exploration on coastal hikes: The beaches near equestrian camps offer extensive tidepools. "The beach offers tidepools close by as well as a great place for beach fire (permit needed)," writes MarinMaverick about Coast Camp's shoreline access, which connects to the main equestrian trails.
Protection from coastal elements: Campgrounds within Point Reyes offer shelter from harsh coastal conditions. "Coast camp is a favorite get away. In the Point Reyes National Seashore it is in a valley that is minutes from the beach... I like the sites back in the valley as there is less wind or fog," shares MarinMaverick about Coast Campground.
Multiple access points for riders: Horse-accessible trails connect from different trailheads. "There are two routes to hike in. I prefer the longer Coast Trail (about half a mile longer) rather than the fireroad for it's scenic beauty," notes a Coast Camp visitor, describing routes also used by equestrians.
Water availability at campsites: Unlike dispersed camping, established sites provide potable water. Taylor A. appreciated that Wildcat Campground offered "a water spigot on-site. Vault toilets with paper towel, no soap. Trash and recycling containers were handy," making it more comfortable for extended stays with horses.
Reservation requirements: "Just a reminder to cancel your reservation if you don't plan to come, there were 2/8 sites not occupied on a Saturday that could have been used by someone who really wants to experience this great location," advises Taylor A. about Wildcat Campground.
Wildlife precautions: Small animals are active around campsites. "Small field mice are active around the fields and looking to snag any food you've left out. We didn't have any issues, but definitely heard them," reports one Wildcat Camp visitor.
Weather conditions vary seasonally: "Always expect fog. Expect cold and damp at night," warns MarinMaverick about Coast Camp, a consideration for horse campers planning overnight stays.
Choose sites with privacy barriers: "The tall grass gave some privacy between neighboring campsites," notes Taylor A. about Wildcat Campground, providing better separation for families with young children or multiple horses.
Stay close to beach access: "Just yards away from the beach," is how Taylor A. describes Skyline Wilderness Park, noting that "the 800+ acres of hills, woods and fields offers archery, disc golf, hiking, horseback riding and more."
Consider seasonal pool alternatives: For summer visits when beach water is too rough, "There's a pool for warm summer days and some awesome trails," says Peter M. about Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, located inland from San Geronimo.
Check site dimensions carefully: "Sites #1-7 are spread out in a scrub-brush area that provides a nice amount of privacy and protection from the wind. The spaces are pretty small and definitely only room for one 2-person tent, but maybe two 1-person tents," advises Michael I. about Coast Camp, important for equestrians with horse trailers to consider.
Extend your stay during weekdays: "The weekends usually are full, it clears out Sunday evening so during the weekdays it is really nice," notes Robert S. about Ritchey Creek Campground near Calistoga, a pattern consistent across equestrian campgrounds in the region.
Consider alternative transportation: Some campgrounds offer unique access options. "You can actually get here via public transport by Taking the AC Transit CB bus to the Mountain Blvd stop, then walk about 3 miles to the park," says Elliott B. about Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, which can be useful for meeting up with others bringing horses.
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