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Sky Campground

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Overview

Sky Campground is located on the western side of Mount Wittenberg at an elevation of 1025 feet. In clear weather, it has a sweeping view of Point Reyes, Drakes Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. One may access Sky Campground by foot, bicycle, or horse; not by boat, auto, or RV.

Operator
National Park
Camping types
Tent
Sites
12 campsites
Fee
From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)
Reservations
Reservable online
Phone
415-464-5100

Amenities

🚻Toilets
💧Potable Water

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sky 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

  • Sky–Woodward Valley–Fire Lane LoopHike · 4-6 Hours · 1.1 mi from camp

    Descend from forested Inverness ridge through coastal scrub to the coast. National Park Service

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  • Hike to Mount Wittenberg from the Sky TrailheadHike · 2-3 Hours · 1.1 mi from camp

    This hike provides the easiest route to Mount Wittenberg, the highest point on the Point Reyes Peninsula at 1407 feet (426 meters) in elevation. National Park Service

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  • Walk the Woodpecker Nature TrailHike · 25-40 Minutes · 1.6 mi from camp

    The Woodpecker Nature Trail is a loop trail that explores the beautiful local forest and meadow ecosystems of Bear Valley. National Park Service

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  • Rift Zone TrailHike · 1-4 Hours · 1.6 mi from camp

    Explore the floor of a valley that follows the San Andreas Fault, passing through meadows and woods between Bear Valley and Five Brooks. National Park Service

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  • Sky–Bear Valley LoopHike · 4-6 Hours · 1.6 mi from camp

    This varied hike takes you through dense forest, meadows, chaparral, and coastal grasslands, starting with an uphill climb on the east side of Inverness Ridge to a ridgetop with ocean views. National Park Service

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  • Hike to Divide MeadowHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.6 mi from camp

    Stroll through a forest of towering Douglas fir trees and along a shaded creek on this family-friendly hike to Divide Meadow. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

  • Bike to Sky CampgroundBike ride · 30-60 Minutes · 1.1 mi from camp

    Ride your bike up a moderate incline along this multi-use trail through Douglas fir forest to Sky Campground, where you can enjoy a break with oceans views. National Park Service

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  • Bike the Bear Valley Trail to the Glen Trail JunctionBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 1.6 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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  • Bike to Coast CampgroundBike ride · 30-60 Minutes · 1.9 mi from camp

    Ride your bike on this multi-use trail, through alder forests and grasslands, to beautiful coastal bluffs with ocean views. National Park Service

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  • Bike the Bolinas Ridge TrailBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 3.2 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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Rivers and rafting

  • Kayak Drakes Estero and Estero de LimantourPaddling and rafting · 1-8 Hours · 6.4 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 · 7.3 mi from camp

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

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  • Enjoy the Beach at Aquatic Park CovePaddling and rafting · 27.4 mi from camp

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

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Scenic sights

  • Mount WittenbergPeak · 1,404 ft · 0.4 mi from camp

    A peak near Sky Trail.

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  • Point Reyes HillPeak · 1,339 ft · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
  • Alamere FallsWaterfall · 6.4 mi from camp

    Alamere Falls is a coastal waterfall in Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California; it flows directly into the ocean. Wikipedia

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  • Stairstep FallsWaterfall · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
  • Elephant Seal OverlookViewpoint · 8.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

  • Main RockClimbing · 15.0 mi from campShow on map
  • Stinson Beach BouldersClimbing · 14.7 mi from campShow on map
  • Old Man BoulderClimbing · 14.7 mi from campShow on map

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

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