Presidio of San Francisco — lakeside, hiking
Location: San Francisco, CA, CA
Price: From $105 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Season: May through October
As San Francisco’s only group campground, Rob Hill offers a national park camping experience just minutes from the city. Here you will have access to all of the recreational opportunities the Presidio of San Francisco has to offer, including hiking and biking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic sites, beaches, a golf course, and so much more. The campground’s spacious campsites make it a perfect choice for groups of all kinds, including multi-family gatherings, school field trips, and scout troops.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers
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San Francisco's only group campground offers a national park camping experience within minutes of the city, with access to hiking, biking trails, scenic overlooks, and beaches throughout the Presidio. Campers praise the spacious, well-maintained sites with stunning sunset views and clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Coyote, California Brown Pelican, Red-shouldered Hawk, Anna's Hummingbird, Northwestern Pond Turtle, Northern Rubber Boa, and Coast Range Fence Lizard are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Rob Hill Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand. Arrive at 1475 Central Magazine Rd; parking is on the south side of the road. Plan group visits — the spacious sites are designed for multi-family gatherings and groups.
Skip Rob Hill Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this tent-only campground.. You prefer warm, dry weather — late season camping (September-October) can be cold and rainy.. You're visiting outside May-October — the campground operates seasonally only..
Best time to visit Rob Hill Group Campground: May-October — Official operating season. Earlier months (May-June) recommended to avoid cold, rainy conditions reported by campers in late season..
Nearby campgrounds: Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels Only (Auxiliary Engine Ok) (San Francisco , CA), Kirby Cove Campground (Sausalito, CA), Bicentennial Campground (Sausalito, CA), Hawk Campground (Sausalito, CA).
Cell signal at Rob Hill Group Campground (San Francisco, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
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.
As San Francisco’s only group campground, Rob Hill offers a national park camping experience just minutes from the city. Here you will have access to all of the recreational opportunities the Presidio of San Francisco has to offer, including hiking and biking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic sites, beaches, a golf course, and so much more. The campground’s spacious campsites make it a perfect choice for groups of all kinds, including multi-family gatherings, school field trips, and scout troops.
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Book early
this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand.
Arrive at 1475 Central Magazine Rd; parking is on the south side of the road.
Plan group visits
the spacious sites are designed for multi-family gatherings and groups.
Official operating season. Earlier months (May-June) recommended to avoid cold, rainy conditions reported by campers in late season.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









Use the address 1475 Central Magazine Rd, San Francisco, Ca 94129. The campground parking area is on the south side (the campground side) of Central Magazine Rd. Parking is prohibited on the north side of Central Magazine Rd. Each campsite is provided a maximum of four (4) parking permits. Additional parking permits will not be provided. Excess vehicles must park off-site. Parking may be available in other public parking lots in the Presidio and may require visitors purchase a parking permit fro
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