Bicentennial Campground
Photo · Lara Volski NPSThe place
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. It is downhill to the site and uphill back to the parking area. Recreation The Marin Headlands is noted for its great hiking, and many trails with scenic views are close by. Rodeo Beach is about 1.5 miles away. Point Bonita Lighthouse and the historic Nike Site are within walking distance. Keep reading
Facilities From the parking area, Bicentennial Campground is 200 yards down a moderately steep, packed dirt trail. Many campers carry supplies down from their vehicles in carts or wagons. Bicentennial Campground has three campsites each accommodating up to three guests. Barbecue grills, food lockers and picnic tables are provided. There is no water available at Bicentennial Campground - campers need to bring any water necessary for drinking/cooking/etc. The campground has a portable restroom on site and a pit toilet is located 0.5 miles away at Bicentennial Picnic Area. Natural Features The campground is secluded amongst a cypress tree grove and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city of San Francisco. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540. Nearby Attractions Bicentennial Campground is a short walk from the Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Nike Missile Site. Also close by are some of the many 20th century coastal defense gun batteries and the city of San Francisco. Charges & Cancellations Refer to Recreation.gov policy on changes and cancellations . To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.
The sites · 3
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BICENTENNIAL | 01 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| BICENTENNIAL | 02 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| BICENTENNIAL | 03 | tent only nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CA-02. This member’s public-lands record →