Sky Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore

For someone who almost never has a chance to hike and stupidly overpacked for a one night stay, the ~2 mile trail to get to Sky Camp was pretty nice! The trailhead is impossible to miss from the camp’s parking lot that’s immediately off Limantour Road, which was almost empty on the Thursday I arrived on. The trail begins with a steady incline before mostly leveling out after half a mile or so, then ends right at the campground. Vault toilets and trash disposal are on the left, and a map of the campground is on the right so you can easily locate the site at which you’re staying. I personally wouldn’t reserve sites 1 or 2 due to odors that drift over from the toilets. I stayed at site #12 and felt that it and #11 were the best ones there because they are surrounded by lush vegetation and have trees that provide shade and protection against the wind. It also had a good view of the gorgeous coastline! Everyone there was quiet, friendly, and respectful, which made for the most peaceful campground experience I’ve ever had. The only sounds I heard as I fell asleep were distant, crashing waves and calm winds rushing through the trees. I really want to revisit Sky Camp, but only if I can reserve a site under the trees since everywhere else was open with just some shrubs around the perimeter.

There is short backpack trip to Sky Camp which is litereally on the ridge.  You are in the Point Reyes National Seashore up on a ridge.  Beautiful views when there is no fog - but expect fog.

I like the sites under the trees rather than those in the open.  The sites have space between them so you do feel alone. Typical sites wiht tables and food lockers as well as fire ring.  You will need to walk in your wood as there is no wood gathering allowed.

My only issue with the campground is that unless you using it as a stop over to another site - like Coast Camp there is not much to do.  Other than hang out there is not much to do here - you can continue to hike down the mountain but then you have to hike back up.  I use it to get away for a day or two to un wind and read.

When there is no fog there are great sunsets. Also if you like huckleberries - the trail is lined with them.

Hike in (and around!) this gorgeous area. We chose to stay two nights and had a great time exploring the surrounding hiking trails - a personal favourite was Alamere Falls. Campsites are often booked solid (especially in high season), so réserve well ahead of time.