Kirby Cove Campground
Golden Gate National Recreation Area — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: Sausalito, CA, CA
Price: From $40 per night
Price range: $40–$75 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (186 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Kirby Cove is located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Battery Kirby. Visitors are awarded breathtaking views of San Francisco, its famous Golden Gate Bridge, and the rugged Pacific Coast of northern California. Please note: The parking area for the campground is a short walk from the campsites, so RV or car camping is not allowed at Kirby Cove Campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kirby-cove-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Kirby Cove offers breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the Pacific Coast in a unique setting that combines ocean and forest views. Google reviewers consistently praise it as an exceptional destination with stunning west-facing views and plenty of shade under tall eucalyptus trees.
Wildlife alert: Coyotes present in area. Birds include California Brown Pelican, American Coot, Red-shouldered Hawk, and White-tailed Eagle. Reptiles: Northwestern Pond Turtle, Northern Rubber Boa, Coast Range Fence Lizard.
Insider tips for Kirby Cove Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 6 tent sites Parking is separate from campsites; prepare for a short walk to your site Tent camping only; no RV or car camping allowed
Skip Kirby Cove Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this campground. You require vehicle access directly to your campsite. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 6 sites available.
Best time to visit Kirby Cove Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though reviewers note watching fog roll in during certain times adds to the experience..
Nearby campgrounds: Hawk Campground (Sausalito, CA), Bicentennial Campground (Sausalito, CA), Rob Hill Group Campground (San Francisco, CA), Haypress Campground (Sausalito , CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kirby Cove Campground
Cell signal at Kirby Cove Campground (Sausalito, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Kirby Cove is located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Battery Kirby. Visitors are awarded breathtaking views of San Francisco, its famous Golden Gate Bridge, and the rugged Pacific Coast of northern California. Please note: The parking area for the campground is a short walk from the campsites, so RV or car camping is not allowed at Kirby Cove Campground.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 6 tent sites
Parking is separate from campsites; prepare for a short walk to your site
Tent camping only; no RV or car camping allowed
Campground operates year-round, though reviewers note watching fog roll in during certain times adds to the experience.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
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 until you can turn left onto McCullough Road, after the speed bumps. Continue uphill until you hit the traffic circle, and take the 2nd exit onto Conzelman Road. Travel downhill on the one-way road until you
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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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