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    Campgrounds near Sausalito range from tent-only walk-in sites with Golden Gate Bridge views to RV-friendly parks and rustic cabins overlooking the Pacific Ocean, all within the broader Bay Area. Kirby Cove Campground offers tent camping with dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Steep Ravine Campground at Mount Tamalpais State Park provides rustic cabins and tent sites overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The H. Dana Bower Rest Area, though not officially designated for camping, serves as a popular overnight parking spot for RVs and vans just north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

    Most campgrounds in the region require advance reservations, with sites at premier locations like Kirby Cove booking up immediately when the reservation window opens. "Nearly impossible to reserve, the five sites at Kirby Cove are large and spread out, giving the feeling of true isolation while being a two minute walk from the beach under the Golden Gate Bridge," noted one camper. Weather conditions often include fog, wind, and cool temperatures even during summer months, necessitating proper clothing and camping gear. Travelers should prepare for persistent wildlife encounters, particularly aggressive raccoons at Kirby Cove, by securing food in provided bear boxes.

    Camping near Sausalito balances urban proximity with natural settings. Campers frequently mention the extraordinary views as a primary attraction, with sites offering vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, and Pacific Ocean. A visitor reported, "The view is breathtaking! Little crowdy at day but peaceful at night, only the traffic's sound." Mixed-use campgrounds accommodate various camping styles, from tent-only walk-in sites at Pantoll Campground to RV-friendly spaces at Marin RV Park. The Sausalito camping area features diverse campgrounds with both coastal and inland options, allowing visitors to choose sites based on their preferred setting and amenities. The region's microclimates affect camping conditions significantly, with coastal sites experiencing fog and cool temperatures while inland locations may be warmer. Many sites lack drinking water or showers, requiring campers to bring adequate supplies for their stay.

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      1. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

      4.3(57)17mi from Sausalito87 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Beautiful trees and wonderful California charm. The campsites were decently located. Above the Mendocino coast the mornings are wet and Cold. Loved this place"

      "This campground is less than an hours drive from San Francisco. It is along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard which takes you through a bunch of very cute tiny towns."

      from $35 - $225 / night

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      2. Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

      4.5(15)1mi from Sausalito5 sitesRVs, Tents

      "The walk to the beach was 60 seconds and the ocean can be seen from the site. Cool ww2 structures. You get a code to open the gate uptop and drive down to park for your stay."

      "If you plan to leave your cooler outside of the bear box make sure it has a lock or secure latch. 3- you get a gate code and parking pass to drive down, but have to walk your gear the last 500-1,000 ft"

      from $40 - $75 / night

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      3. H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound

      4.1(14)2mi from SausalitoRVs

      "I decided to stay here, because it was the right location for my road trip, it was free, and I thought the view of the city would be excellent."

      "Reasonably quiet on the side away from the road. Very safe, police patrols throughout the day/night. Good hiking areas nearby. Bathrooms and trash cans. Highly recommend as it is also completely free."

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      4. Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

      4.7(15)8mi from Sausalito7 sitesTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "1 to get to the entrance, and then another steep, curvy ride down to the campground."

      "The entire Mount Tamalpais watershed is within 30 minutes drive from this location."

      from $25 - $100 / night

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      5. Pantoll Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

      3.9(15)7mi from SausalitoTents

      "Pantoll is a pretty campground located adjacent to the entrance to Mount Tamalpais.  You can hike to, bike to, take the bus to, or even drive to this campground.  "

      "This is an ada compliant walkup campground situated near the top of Mount Tamalpais. Featuring 13 sites ranging from standard campground style to a few more secluded areas."

      from $7 - $25 / night

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      6. Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park

      4.7(10)4mi from Sausalito3 sitesTents

      "Angel Island is a California State Park, but it's surprising how many visitors do not know of the 10 campsites scattered around the island!"

      "Campsites are walk in throughout the island.  Remember there will be fog and there will be wind. We try to get what they call the "group" kayak site. "

      from $30 / night

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      7. Marin RV Park

      3.8(11)6mi from Sausalito1 siteRVs, Tents

      "30 mins away from the City. A bit pricy but that is to be expected in SF."

      "Great location to the city and Muir woods. Good stores near by. Narrow sites. No room for awning. Close to gather. Sites are gravel and level. Nice area for pets with view."

      from $99 - $115 / night

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      8. Bicentennial Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

      3.6(7)3mi from Sausalito3 sitesTents

      "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"

      "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"

      from $25 / night

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      9. San Francisco RV Resort

      3.2(17)15mi from SausalitoRVs

      "If you want a great little place with quick easy access to San Francisco that has a great view of the ocean this place is great! And affordable!"

      "Very nice park for an on the water location, I've been to some where you can't even turn without hitting someone."

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      10. Haypress Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area

      4.4(5)3mi from Sausalito6 sitesTents

      "The tent pads (a flat sandy area surrounded by wood beams) were fairly small - maybe 10' x 10'.  Each site had a picnic table and a large metal food locker.  "

      "This campground is about a 0.75 mile hike from the Tennessee Valley trail head. Very limited number of sites, so you’ll definitely need a reservation. No fires."

      from $25 - $75 / night

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    • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 13, 2026

      Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Campground

      Luxury coastal camping

      General: Many different options: pull-thru and back-in FHU sites, tent sites, bungalows, tent bungalows, cabins, and a lodge. Note that in early 2025, ownership changed and it is no longer a KOA. 

      Site Quality: As would be expected in an RV park, the sites are very close together with little to no foliage to separate them. The sites in the Eucalyptus loop where we were had back-in sites, with a paved driveway, and are level. The sites have a picnic table, a fire ring, and wood-fenced platforms. What is confusing is that the platforms and tables are not always directly behind the site. They are labeled with the site number, but again, they are close together, and if the campground is crowded, there is no privacy. Bath/Shower: There are two bathhouses for the RV sites. Each gender has one shower, three toilets, and two sinks with soap and paper towels. They were immaculate. I was lucky not to have to wait for a shower, but if full, I heard there are waits. 

      Activities/Amenities: There is a spa on site, but we did not check it out (not sure if you need to be a lodge guest to use). Other amenities include a restaurant (which was fantastic), general store, sauna, meeting space, playground, giant Jenga and chess board, and community fire pits. You can rent bikes, golf carts, and dune buggies. On weekends and in season, there are other activities and a bar cart that makes the rounds. 

      This is not our preferred type of camping, and it is expensive, but we enjoyed time here as we met family for a couple of days.

    • Alma L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 9, 2026

      Sunrise Campground — Angel Island State Park

      Windy. Very windy

      This was interesting and fun, glad we did it but certainly would rather enjoy the island as a day visitor. Some info.

      1. The ferry from Tiburon is super easy/cheap and overnight parking was only $16 at the public parking across the street next to the pond.
      2. The walk from Ayala Cove is 45 of brisk walking. The last bit is uphill on a fire road for about .3 miles.
      3. There is no water in the Summer at Sunrise, the nearest spigot is back down the hill near the fork in the fire road leading to the other camp. 5-10 minute walk.
      4. The pit toilet is well stocked and clean.
      5. Views are of East Bay.
      6. It’s very windy but the wind dies down at night.
    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 7, 2026

      H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound

      Great to visit San Fran!

      Left our van for the day, took an $30 uber into San Fran to visit and came back right before sunset. Busy throughout the day so therefore we felt quite safe. Stayed for the night after, with a couple of vans/car campers around us, all was quiet. No noise apart from the wind. It is a parking lot like others note but perfect for a free night so close to downtown.

    • Anthony V.
      Jul. 2, 2026

      Trailer Tel RV Park

      Nice clean, bad management

         I lived at this trailer park from October 2021 until June 2026. I loved living here and the lifestyle. I've always been on good terms with property management and owners. Wayne and I would talk often, I even bought him and his wife dinner because i noticed we're eating at the same place. I've recently been going through a divorce and spoke with Wayne about personal issues, I generally keep to myself but I thought Wayne was a man of integrity. Come to find out he's spreading my personal business throughout the trailer park. Around June 25th i asked wayne, if I could speak to him privately in his office, he said, no, my boss is in there. I then asked him about the moving out process, and if I could possibly rent another spot in the park and leave my ex wife in that spot. This is what He deemed an appropriate response in the middle of the street in front of neighbors, The property owner and staff. "Your wife has a bad reputation". What do you mean complaints? "Not only that several of your neighbors have told me that they're sleeping with your wife". I was humiliated, embarrassed would be an understatement. I then told him that i'm gonna be out of there as soon as possible. He then said "I have 6 people fighting for that spot. If you can be out by the end of the month, I'll get them in right away". Come the 1st of the month. Wayne gives me a call saying they are keeping my deposit, and I owe an additional $310 i was perplexed. After trying to talk to him about this, he became aggressive, yelling, using profanities. After realizing how this was going, I asked for an Itemize statement and a copy of my lease agreement. I also asked if I still need to pay for the next several days, can I have use to the facilities still? Pool, weight room, laundry room ect. There was a long, awkward pause, he eventually said, I would prefer if you don't. This just seemed really off to me that you are forcing me to pay, but I can't use what i'm paying for. He then said "I got shit to do bro". And hung up the phone. I've spoke to him 3 times train to get an explanation or some clarity on my end but each time I am met with aggression and being hung up on with no resolution. Today when I spoke with him, she told me, " i don't care if you pay or not. Ill send you to collections, you turned in your mail key and moved your trailer". "You don't have a leg to stand on, i suggest you sue us". I then said, wayne, this is exactly the problem.You're the property manager, you should care if your current or former tenants, our paying their bills. I'm just trying to come to a resolution. He then hung up the phone and ignored my return calls. Again the facility is great, clean, we'll maintained i really anticipated on leaving a 5 star review but the way Wayne mishandled this is disappointing to say the least. I hope the owner will please call me, Anthony Vyeda #52  

      Sorry to the owners of trailer tel rv park for leaving this honest review.

    • Chia-Chia W.
      Jul. 2, 2026

      Olema Campground

      Easy to book, plenty of sites, harmless animal

      It's a popular campground in the northern california that's relatively easy to book. We book 1-2 weeks before and still got a spot.

    • Grant M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 20, 2026

      Benicia State Recreation Area

      Right place and price, some qualifications

      No tents, no rest room, no dump, must arrive after 4pm and leave by 9 am, MUST have your own bathroom…. But it’s like $12, and if you need to be in Benecia it’s great.

    • S
      Jun. 18, 2026

      Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

      Busy Campground with Gorgeous Trees

      This campground is okay (3.5/5 stars) - the sites are close together and it seems to be very popular spot with a lot of families. Our section was fairly quiet but other areas were quite loud. 

      The campground is dog friendly and dogs are allowed on the paved roads. The bathrooms were pretty nice and the showers had hot water. You need to purchase a token for $1 from the park ranger when checking in and that will get you 5 minutes of hot water. 

      We stayed at site 49 and couldn't figure out where other folks put their tents. There was a slightly elevated area in the back left site of the campsite but it didn't look used, was on a slight hill, and looked directly into the campsite next to us so we opted to put our tent on the flat area right by the driveway.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 16, 2026

      Candlestick RV Park

      Hard pass

      Obviously a long term lot with a very “wrong turn” kind of vibe. Website on apple is blocked for deceptive practices . There was but link from here works. Never got confirmation e,ail so I called.. 800 number, no answer.. local number answered said I wouldn’t get confirmation until noon tomorrow. Then told me to come on as a walk in. We pulled up, pulled through, left quickly.. bad decisions unless you are on hard times.

    Guide to Sausalito

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground offers tent, RV, and cabin camping options in a redwood forest setting 15 miles northwest of Sausalito. The campground sits at 100 feet elevation along Lagunitas Creek, creating a cool microclimate where summer temperatures average 10-15 degrees cooler than nearby inland areas. Campers should prepare for persistent evening fog that rolls in from the Pacific Ocean, particularly during summer months.

    What to do

    Explore historical sites: Visit Battery Kirby at Kirby Cove Campground, an artillery battery active from 1898 to 1934. "You will pass Battery Kirby on the way to the beach. There are only five sites at this campground so you will be secluded," explains Nick M.

    Hike to Tennessee Beach: From Haypress Campground, take the flat and easy trail to the ocean. "The walk to Tennessee Beach is very flat and level and doable for kids. The campground is off on a slight detour but it's an easy starting spot for hike-in camping," notes Allison W.

    Ferry to San Francisco: Stay at Marin RV Park and leave your vehicle behind. "A short 10 minute walk from the RV park is the ferry that will drop you off downtown San Francisco. We spent a week here and only drove when we wanted the experience driving down Lombard St," reports Jeff T.

    What campers like

    Secluded camping close to the city: At Steep Ravine Campground, you can feel far away while being minutes from urban areas. "The wildlife is off the hook..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," shares Nikata L.

    Sunrise views of San Francisco: Wake up early at Angel Island State Park for unique perspectives. "The three 'Ridge' sites giving campers views that stretch from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge with the city and Alcatraz in between!" explains Randy B.

    Natural quiet after dark: Once day visitors leave, campers often have Angel Island nearly to themselves. "The upside of being patient with how far out you make your reservation is that once the last ferry leaves, you have the island practically to yourself. It is pretty awesome," notes Bryan R.

    What you should know

    Weather conditions vary dramatically: Prepare for unexpected cold even in summer. "One thing to note, the night is COLD up this way, and mere miles will cover several different weather systems. Bring layers," advises Kathleen C. at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground.

    Reservation competition is fierce: Many campgrounds book immediately when reservation windows open. "If you can get a reservation, you've got to experience this campground. The view of the City from here at night is incredible and otherworldly when the fog starts to set in," says Christy S. about Kirby Cove.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where are the best campgrounds near Sausalito, CA?

    While Sausalito itself has limited camping options, several excellent campgrounds are within a short drive. Kirby Cove Campground offers breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline, with just five sites that book up months in advance. Bicentennial Campground provides walk-in tent camping in the Marin Headlands. For those willing to drive a bit farther, Angel Island offers boat-in camping with panoramic bay views, while Mount Tamalpais State Park features several campgrounds with stunning coastal vistas. Most sites in the region require reservations well in advance, especially during peak season.

    What amenities are available at Sausalito camping areas?

    Camping areas near Sausalito typically offer basic amenities with varying levels of services. Haypress Campground provides primitive camping with vault toilets but no potable water or showers, requiring campers to pack in their own supplies. Spring Lake Regional Park offers more developed facilities with newer bathrooms, shower facilities, and convenient access to water-based activities. Many nearby campgrounds feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to hiking trails. For those seeking RV accommodations, facilities like Petaluma Lake Area Camps provide full hookups, though some require military affiliation for access. Always check specific campground regulations before arriving.

    What are the best times of year for camping in the Sausalito area?

    The best time for camping near Sausalito is typically late spring through early fall (May-October), when temperatures are mild and rainfall is minimal. Bodega Dunes Campground is particularly pleasant during summer months when its central peninsula location provides access to beautiful beaches. Wright's Beach Campground shines in fall when crowds thin but temperatures remain comfortable. Winter camping (November-March) can be challenging due to increased rainfall and cooler temperatures, though the area rarely experiences freezing conditions. For the mildest weather and fewer crowds, consider camping mid-week during September or early October when summer fog patterns typically diminish.

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