Kirby Cove Campground

Overview

Kirby Cove is the most popular campground in the Marin Headlands, with spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Enjoy a wooded setting, seclusion and protected campsites which were recently restored for all to enjoy.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

6 campsites

Fee

From $40 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

415-331-1540

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Kirby Cove Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bay Area Ridge Trail - 01 - North BayHike · 203.6 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.3 mi from camp

  Please only include routes and waypoints from http://ridgetrail.org See https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Bay_Area_Ridge_Trail for more information. OpenStreetMap

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• Bay Area Ridge Trail - 04 - San Francisco and PeninsulaHike · 99.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.0 mi from camp

  Please only include routes and waypoints from http://ridgetrail.org See https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Bay_Area_Ridge_Trail for more information. OpenStreetMap

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• Take a Selfie at Fort PointHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.4 mi from camp

  Take in the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay from below at Fort Point. National Park Service

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• ADT - California - T - Seg 9Hike · 43.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.5 mi from camp

  California Seg 9: Golden Gate Bridge to Limantour Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore. OpenStreetMap

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• ADT - California - T - Seg 8Hike · 48.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.6 mi from camp

  California Seg 8: Walnut Creek to Golden Gate Bridge. OpenStreetMap

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• HikANation Historical RouteHike · 11.0 mi long · 1.6 mi from camp

  The original route of the 1980-81 HikANation cross country hike from San Francisco to Cape Henlopen Delaware. OpenStreetMap

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Mountain biking

• Bike the Golden Gate BridgeBike ride · 1-4 Hours · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Bike to Wildcat CampgroundBike ride · 3-5 Hours · 18.7 mi from camp

  Biking to Wildcat Campground is no easy feat—but a lot of work yields a lot of reward! National Park Service

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• Bike the Bolinas Ridge TrailBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 21.5 mi from camp

  Enjoy open, grassy hillsides, redwood forests, decent climbs, and bumpy downhills on this multi-use trail. National Park Service

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• Bike the Bear Valley Trail to the Glen Trail JunctionBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 22.3 mi from camp

  This wide gravel trail through Douglas fir forest is great for a family cruise, a mellow ride, or the start of a multi-sport adventure! National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Enjoy the Beach at Aquatic Park CovePaddling and rafting · 4.0 mi from camp

  Enjoy the beach and calm water of Aquatic Park Cove. National Park Service

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• Kayak Drakes Estero and Estero de LimantourPaddling and rafting · 1-8 Hours · 29.8 mi from camp

  Kayaking or canoeing Drakes Estero and Estero de Limantour offers an intimate marine wilderness experience unlike any other. National Park Service

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• Swimming at Point ReyesPaddling and rafting · 29.1 mi from camp

  What comes to mind when you think about the beach? National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Dead Man's PointViewpoint · 2.8 mi from camp

  Golden Gate Bridge & Downtown Skyscrapers. OpenStreetMap

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• Hawk HillViewpoint · 0.5 mi from camp

  Hawk Hill is a 923-foot peak in the Marin Headlands, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge and across the Golden Gate strait from San Francisco, California. Wikipedia

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• Slacker HillPeak · 925 ft · 0.5 mi from camp

  A peak along California Coastal Trail.

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• Rob HillPeak · 381 ft · 2.4 mi from camp

  A peak near California Coastal Trail.

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• Rainbow FallsWaterfall · 3.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cliff House BouldersClimbing · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Main RockClimbing · 8.8 mi from campShow on map
• Split RockClimbing · 5.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.