Bicentennial Campground
Golden Gate National Recreation Area — ocean access
Location: Sausalito, CA, CA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (118 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. There is a moderate short hill to climb to/from the campground from the parking area, which means car or RV camping is not allowed.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bicentennial-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Bicentennial offers tent camping just minutes from San Francisco with easy access to the renowned hiking trails of Marin Headlands and scenic views, all at an affordable $25/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Coyotes are present in the area; also watch for Red-shouldered Hawks, Anna's Hummingbirds, and Northern Rubber Boas. Northwestern Pond Turtles and California Giant Salamanders indicate wet habitat nearby.
Insider tips for Bicentennial Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites total No hookups available; plan for full off-grid camping with portable water and waste management Be prepared for a moderate uphill climb back to your car from the campsite
Skip Bicentennial Campground if: You need RV or car camping — the moderate hill to/from parking prohibits vehicle camping. You need electrical, water, or sewer hookups — none are available. You're planning to visit November through April — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Bicentennial Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Hawk Campground (Sausalito, CA), Kirby Cove Campground (Sausalito, CA), Haypress Campground (Sausalito , CA), Rob Hill Group Campground (San Francisco, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bicentennial Campground
Cell signal at Bicentennial Campground (Sausalito, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. There is a moderate short hill to climb to/from the campground from the parking area, which means car or RV camping is not allowed.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites total
No hookups available; plan for full off-grid camping with portable water and waste management
Be prepared for a moderate uphill climb back to your car from the campsite
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From San Francisco (travelling north): Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. This will be the exit after the Vista Point. Continue straight for a few hundred feet, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. Y
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Golden Gate National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Golden Gate National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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