Solitude is the main draw at Sunrise Point at Candlestick Point SRA, a dispersed-style site in Monte Sereno where campers report rarely encountering other visitors. Access requires either a 4WD vehicle or arriving on foot, so plan accordingly. Water is not available on-site. Bring everything you need. Amenities are minimal: toilets, picnic tables, and trash service, with campfires and pets permitted. Among campgrounds near Monte Sereno, this one sits at the low-infrastructure end of the spectrum, well-suited to campers who prioritize low foot traffic over convenience.
Description
TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Campground at Candlestick Point SRA (hike, bike, and boat access only) will be available ONLY by reservations starting October 1, 2018. Fees for camping are $35 per night. Please click the reservation link for availability, or call 1-800-444-7275 (PARK). The campground is accessible via the San Francisco Bay Trail (hike/bike) and the San Francisco Bay Water Trail (boat). Due to its limited features, the campground is designated a Primitive Campground facility.
The campground is located at Sunrise Point at the park. It contains six accessible campsites, accessible trails, potable water and flush toilets. Campfires/ground fires are not permissible, but there are BBQ grills and food lockers at each site. There are no showers. Check-in is 2 pm and checkout is 12 pm. Campers are welcome to a maximum stay of two nights. Plan ahead to arrive at your campsite before dark. Only service animals can stay overnight in the campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSunrise Point at Candlestick Point SRA is located in California near Monte Sereno
Directions
Its the first left after Bear Mountain Road.
Coordinates
37.16594853352527 N
122.02747891996023 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 22 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 26 min from San Jose, CA
- 1 hr from Salinas, CA
- 1 hr 1 min from San Francisco, CA
