Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Point Reyes National Seashore — lakeside, hiking
Location: Point Reyes Station, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$90 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (1175 reviews)
Season: May through October
Point Reyes National Seashore offers four backcountry hike in campgrounds and thirteen boat in campsites along Tomales Bay. For more information, visit the Back Country Camping page on the Point Reyes National Seashore website. BOOKING WINDOWS 3 month and 14-day windows.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/point-reyes-national-seashore-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Point Reyes National Seashore offers four backcountry hike-in campgrounds and thirteen boat-in campsites with diverse activities including hiking, wildlife viewing, and backpacking. Google reviews rate it 4.7/5 stars, with campers praising it as a perfect beginner's backpacking trip with beautiful beaches and potable water.
Wildlife alert: Gray Fox, Bobcat, Tule Elk, Coyote, Green Heron, Sanderling, California Red-sided Garter Snake, and Western Pond Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Point Reyes National Seashore Campground: Book 2 weeks in advance; federal campground requires early reservations with 3-month and 14-day booking windows Plan tidal charts before your trip for optimal hiking conditions The three-mile Coast Trail hike-in is flat and suitable for families with beginner backpackers
Skip Point Reyes National Seashore Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at sites. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer shorter booking windows—federal campground fills quickly.
Best time to visit Point Reyes National Seashore Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Late August — Google reviews mention rare clear days on the coast during this period.
Nearby campgrounds: Haypress Campground (Sausalito , CA), Hawk Campground (Sausalito, CA), Bicentennial Campground (Sausalito, CA), Kirby Cove Campground (Sausalito, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Cell signal at Point Reyes National Seashore Campground (Point Reyes Station, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Point Reyes National Seashore offers four backcountry hike in campgrounds and thirteen boat in campsites along Tomales Bay. For more information, visit the Back Country Camping page on the Point Reyes National Seashore website. BOOKING WINDOWS 3 month and 14-day windows.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 2 weeks in advance; federal campground requires early reservations with 3-month and 14-day booking windows
Plan tidal charts before your trip for optimal hiking conditions
The three-mile Coast Trail hike-in is flat and suitable for families with beginner backpackers
Official operating season for the campground
Google reviews mention rare clear days on the coast during this period
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 →
Point Reyes is located approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco and can be approached either northbound or southbound via Highway 101 and Exit 450A/B Sir Francis Drake Highway. Visitors can also reach the park via the longer and winding scenic Highway 1 or the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. Public transportation to the Bear Valley Visitor Center from San Rafael along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is available through the West Marin Stagecoach . Directions http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/dir
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Point Reyes National Seashore fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Point Reyes National Seashore before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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