Beautiful area, lots of landscape/seascape diversity to explore in a single day. Especially lovely…read morefor summertime when I want to escape the heat.

Pt. Reyes is a treasure. This was our third camping trip to the park, and first time backpacking…read moreinto Coast Camp. From the Bear Valley Visitor Center, it is about a 6.5-7 mile hike, depending on which route you take. The Mt. Wittenberg trail is the steepest, and we went with the Bear Valley trail to the Meadow trail. From there you take the Sky Trail to the Woodward Valley trail, and then there is 0.9 miles on the Coast trail to the campground. In terms of surroundings, you go from meadow, to pine forest, to ridge line, down to the coast covered in chaparral. It's lovely. The campground is just 100 yards from the beach, but because of the large slope, you are protected from the heavy winds. That said, you still get a nice view of the water from sites 1-7. We stayed in site 2, which had everything we needed, including a bear box and picnic table. The larger campground has potable water, vault toilets, and trash bins. After we set up camp we went down to the beach, and walked a mile south to Sculptured Beach, which has lovely rock formations and tide pools. We saw anemones, urchins, and mussels.

If you manage to snag one the campsite nearest the ridge (lot 4 is my personal favorite) you'll…read morefeel as though you're floating above the ocean at night. Just an incredible, picturesque place. The cabins are popular, and book out for the year quickly, but for me the outdoor camping is the thing.

It was my first time at Steep Racine Campground. Love at first site…read more A little glamorous camp. Must bring sleeping pad, sheets, and blanket/sleeping bag. Bring lights and lots too. It gets really dark at night and you definitely need it for the cooking, reading, and toilet. There is water and a grill by the cabin. You can purchase firewood $10 per bundle. Bring your own coal if you want to grill. Bring your own cooler and lock your food. I had a little visit who loved my avocados and wanted more. Sunset watching and sunrise is amazing. Love!! I hope to come back again.

Fog is burning off. He fires up the Jetboil…read more She probes him: "Say, What is this little rat-tail thing you've got going on?" He has a short braided thing of hair hanging off the back of his head, like he's a Padawan apprentice or something. "What, this?" he laughs. "Party in the back?" In a thicket by the creek, they sip coffee. Song of the thrush ascends. Seems to spiral to heaven upward like a shell. They gaze through a seven foot tall cow parsnip at the sky. The umbels are bobbing galaxies in a vast universe. Ever expanding. Wielding a magic wand, she identifies the plant: "Heracleum maximum!" It has gigantic leaves. Each one is connected to a thick, hollow, densely-haired stem. She steers the huge leaves on their thick stems in her slender arms. Swipes away the poison oak. "Found a path to the creek," she says cheerily. Clear water riffles and splits around a shoal. It's sandy with willows and cattails. There is a great blue heron in the reeds. The heron saunters forward deceptively, like a starlet at the Croisette, then recoils its long neck and strikes. "Bill stab!" he exclaims. He purses his mouth, throws his arm up and makes a fist. Taking a beat, she observes the scene, and says wryly "Sick, huge fan. What a bird." The impaled fish writhes on the heron's spear in the sun, scales glinting. It has met its immutable fate. They sit on a bank dotted with Cyperaceae. Lady beetles fly about. They turn and face each other. "F#$%#g sh*# show that was..." he moans. "What do you mean? We shucked a thousand shells. You have to respect your aunt's stamina, it's a Vibe!" she says, grinning. The moment is fleeting. The song and the chirping and the thrum of insects in the morning heat. They kill the coffee. It's time to pack up their tent and go. "Check out time!" she says. "Pack it up!"

Beautiful campground and hike in, I took coast trail from bear valley and it was 8 miles... trail…read morewas very secluded after bear valley fire road... magical forest and garden surrounds the campgrounds. Camped at 2ab and it was ok, it was not very private and near the bathroom/water spigot so I felt like it was more people interaction than I cared for but that was what was available! The beach was a great place to relax after my hiking days and I loved it. I was there 3 days mid week in June and it was 75 one day and foggy/wet 60 degrees the other days, recommend rain fly for tents, and exploring the singletrack trails , they are so beautiful, full of wildlife

Very popular campground. We booked site 62 which I do not recommend; other campers rudely walked…read morethrough our site all day and night since there's a shortcut to the bathroom at the back of that particular site and I guess it's worth saving a 5 minute walk on the road. Woke up because some guy was walking right by my tent playing a video out loud. that particular site might be only be good for extroverted heavy sleepers with IBS or something. otherwise, the campground itself is in a nice location. pretty easy to get to, beach was gorgeous and weather perfect (june). had cell service and clean bathrooms. not far from civilization if you forget something. no bug/wildlife issues besides the humans.

Love camping here and the day use beach here. Decent waves, smooth sand beaches, and not at all…read morecrowded. Make sure to make reservations for camping well in advance. Also note, no dogs on the beach. Will definitely be back!

I'm 76 years old and I have an airstream and a Dodge truck so I was a little intimidated about…read moregoing camping. Olema campground made it very friendly and safe for my adventure. The place is beautiful quiet and even though you're parked next to someone the trees make it it's secluded. The park manager and her staff are outstanding. I plan to go there at least once a quarter.

I've been visiting this campground since the 1970's. It's still one of my favorite spots. The sites…read morearen't particularly private, especially since a number of trees have been removed. The sites are large enough, though. There are a number of bathrooms in the campground as well as showers. They are cleaned daily but on busy weekends can get used hard. The laundry is helpful, we had been on the road for a month and enjoyed not needing to find a laundromat. They use sheep to keep the grass short, which is kinda cool. If random sheep droppings bother you, perhaps camping isn't your thing. The WiFi is fairly unfunctional, which is annoying. But, you are camping!

Kirby Cove is an easy hike out-and-back that offers a direct view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Be…read moresure to go on a clear day, or else the fog completes obscures everything and your view is like looking at a white wall. You may encounter deer on the hike. At the end, the trail drops you off at a sandy beach. I have been here twice and both times were completely unoccupied, except for one seagull.

Kirby cove is a must-visit, easy hike just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Park at the Battery Ridge…read morearea in Marin. then you can hike out too the Battery Spencer viewpoint, then over to the Golden Gate bridge; there is an underpass so that you can reach the East viewpoint. Then you can hike down to Kirby Beach. Go during the week, and try to arrive before noon for good parking.

The drive into the area lets you know you're entering an absolutely gorgeous and special place…read more We haven't camped here yet, but we do have camping reservations for later this summer. Have been to the day use area a handful of times, and love it. Immersed in redwoods, it's a perfect place to enjoy reading a book, picnicking with loved ones, and learning about the days past of this former outdoor resort/gathering place. Bathrooms are simple and not stinky, so that's a win. Sometimes, there are bees aplenty, but that's nature so...deal with it and eat in your tent or van or ??

8/31/2026: Exploring the majestic, towering, Samuel P. Taylor's redwoods then, off I go . . . To…read moresee the Wizard of MRI/CAT SCAN. Augh--I can't seem to obtain a hiatus from attending VA Hospital appointments! More importantly, it's imperative purchasing TOKENS at the Ranger's Kiosk BECAUSE of the inability taking a shower, i.e., one token equals $1.00!!!! BTW: The Combination Disabled Shower/Restroom by Disabled Campsite #58 which I reserved camping at Campsite #58 was stinky so, I cleaned it. Campsite #58's fire pit and barbecue were unkept and definitely not sanitary cooking ANYTHING on the grill. Moreover, I noticed so many Non-Disabled Campers were just using the Combination Disabled Shower/Restroom rather than the designated male/female restrooms flanking the Combination Disabled Shower/Restroom. Worse, the Non-Disabled Campers were staring at me as I pass by heading towards Campsite #58 and also, when I would pass on the road heading towards the Combination Disabled Shower/Restroom . . . Frustratingly, the non-disabled Campers would sneakily spy on my Truck's license plate investigating whether I had the "right" qualifying camping at Campsite #58, i.e., NOT COOL! Who ARE these Campers "clerking" me, eh?

Must book 6 months in advanced. We managed to only book 1 night in August at campsite #4. Each site…read morecan have up to 8 campers and includes 1 car with reservation. Additional car is $8. This site was small but we made it work. We had a van and a sedan and 3 tents. We were pretty close to other campers and it was quiet by 9pm. We were just steps away from the beach which is wide and mostly free from debris. We even saw whales! The location is great for watching sunsets. Bathroom is clean. Bring your own hand soap. No showers. Water spigot close by. You can get firewood on site. Closest grocery is Pelican about 15 minutes away. There's raccoons. They got into our cooler and ate our grapes and took off with our butter that was in a ziplock bag. Don't under estimate them. Use the wooden food cabinet or lock your coolers. Note: No cellular reception.

November 10-13, 2025 - Sonoma Coast…read more Updating my review to report that Yelp fixed the location on their site. Yay!!!

Good reliable information Would come here again. I highly…read morerecommend this website. It's reliable and factual

Spectacular views! My favorite spot in Bodega Bay is Bodega Head to see majestic ocean views and…read morehike along the bluffs. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of migrating whales! We enjoy getting chowder and sipping it while watching the waves. It is such a tranquil sight away from the hustle and bustle of life. Today was a beautiful sunny day at Bodega Head but even if it's raining, I love coming here to enjoy the views. Come prepared for some windy conditions just in case. The parking lot will get full on the weekends, especially during spring when you have a better chance of seeing whales. Several picnic tables available with friendly seabirds checking out what you're eating. Restrooms are next to the parking lot.

Towards the end of my lady's and I eight day coastal trip on our way back down we had a blast doing…read morethe two hour private horseback ride, Our guide Romero was a really cool guy Good laughs, conversation, and an overall great experience. Saw a lot of cool wildlife on the ride including a bobcat or a mountain lion cub everything was A OK but the horses could definitely tell there was a predator in the area so they were a little spooked. Had such a fun time I will definitely be coming back for the six hour ride!!!

I booked a private beach ride (6hrs) for my friend's birthday. I can say that the experience alone…read morewas worth the price. Our guide Ramiro was great, he tested out our skills in the beginning before seeing we had experience riding and letting us take the leads during the trail. We also got to see dolphins! He told us in the 6years he's done this, this was the 2nd time he's gotten to see them. We ended up skipping the waterfall (couldnt get to it due to the tide anyways) and instead got to follow the dolphins! Highly recommend doing the wildcat trail with Ramiro! It is a 14mi ride, so be prepared to be in the saddle for a while. Experience is a plus, but Ramiro made sure everyone stayed safe and would always give pointers.