Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping

Overview

Tomales Bay boat-in camping is allowed on west-side National Park beaches north of Tomales Bay State Park's northern border (i.e., north of Indian Beach and Duck Cove). These beaches are tidally influenced and generally are small sandy coves backed against steep cliffs.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

20 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

415-464-5100

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping, 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

• Marshall Beach TrailHike · 50-90 Minutes · 0.7 mi from camp

  Marshall Beach is a 400-foot-long (366-meter-long) beach on the west side of Tomales Bay in the northern part of the national seashore that may be reached via the via the 1.2-mile-long… National Park Service

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• Kehoe Beach TrailHike · 25-75 Minutes · 1.5 mi from camp

  Follow this relatively flat trail from Pierce Point Road along the northern edge of Kehoe Marsh and out to Kehoe Beach. National Park Service

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• Tomales Point TrailHike · 1-5 Hours · 2.8 mi from camp

  Ramble along the crest of an open ridge that offers spectacular views of tule elk, Tomales Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. National Park Service

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• Tomales Point Trail to Windy GapHike · 40-90 Minutes · 2.8 mi from camp

  Take a short walk along the ridge crest of Tomales Point to a location from which tule elk are frequently seen. National Park Service

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• McClures Beach TrailHike · 20-60 Minutes · 2.9 mi from camp

  A rugged trail descends moderately steeply down a ravine to the ocean. National Park Service

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• Abbotts Lagoon Trail to the FootbridgeHike · 40-75 Minutes · 3.0 mi from camp

  Take an easy hike that will lead you to a unique coastal lagoon bordered by sand dunes that offers great opportunities for viewing birds and wildflowers. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike the Estero TrailBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 5.7 mi from camp

  This trail through grassland and cattle pastures offers outstanding views of Drakes Estero and Estero de Limantour, and the opportunity to see the birds, bat rays, and leopard sharks that… National Park Service

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• Bike to Sky CampgroundBike ride · 30-60 Minutes · 8.6 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 to Coast CampgroundBike ride · 30-60 Minutes · 8.7 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 Bear Valley Trail to the Glen Trail JunctionBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 10.6 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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Rivers and rafting

• Kayak Drakes Estero and Estero de LimantourPaddling and rafting · 1-8 Hours · 5.7 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 · 9.7 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 · 36.4 mi from camp

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

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Scenic sights

• Sugarloaf HillPeak · 220 ft · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• ObservatoryViewpoint · 5.1 mi from campShow on map
• Point Reyes HillPeak · 1,339 ft · 6.3 mi from campShow on map
• Elephant RockViewpoint · 6.2 mi from campShow on map
• Stairstep FallsWaterfall · 13.8 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Main RockClimbing · 24.4 mi from campShow on map
• Sunset BouldersClimbing · 21.3 mi from campShow on map
• Stinson Beach BouldersClimbing · 24.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — 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.