If you manage to snag one the campsite nearest the ridge (lot 4 is my personal favorite) you'll feel 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. read more

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It was my first time at Steep Racine Campground. Love at first site. 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. read more

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Tent site was rocky and not level. Room for 2 tents. Path to the site off the dirt road was overgrown and we picked up ticks from walking to and from the site. Pit toilet was ok, bathroom by the cabins was much better. Ground was hard, be sure to bring something to pound in your tent stakes. Lots of condensation in the morning. Earplugs if you are sensitive to ocean noise (no foghorns.). Mice and rabbits (and a dead rattlesnake). read more

I absolutely love Steep Ravine but have only ever tent camped. It's an amazing place!! This last trip was the first time I've stayed in one of the cabins. Totally worth the wait. Totally worth the advanced planning. Bring your lights. Bring your bedding. Be ready to be amazed. Amazing sunsets. Amazing private beach. Solitude and relaxation short distance from the city. read more

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Family Review: We have three kids (10, 8, 5) and thoroughly enjoyed our stay snug, well maintained Cabin 6. Sleeping: I strongly encourage sleeping mats, foam or lots of blankets to sleep on. The platforms are hard! There are two bedrooms. One has two wide sleeping platforms, (double and extra wide twin) the other has a tiny child size single platform. There is a twin size platform in the main room with the table and wood stove. If you or your child sleep out there you will be awoken by daylight or bring curtains. Several of the windows did have a rod with clips if you wanted curtains. We didn't find that necessary but to each their own. Food: you can cook using the wood stove top, the BBQ behind the cabin (sheltered from wind, bring briquettes) or bring a camp stove. There is a counter to do food prep. I recommend bins to keep things tidy and uncluttered. We brought a kettle and cast iron pan and those worked well for the wood stove top. We supplemented with the camp stove outside. Table: wooden table. Clean enough but I brought a roll of IKEA paper. Kids could create and we could use it as a covering. Table cloth works too. There are two anchored benches and one small extra bench you could bring up to the end if you needed to spread out. It's lovely to eat there and watch the sunsets. Beach: The beach has giant boulders to navigate to access the beach. Make sure you and kids have good footwear for this. Our kids loved this but they are part mountain goat. The beach is great at low tide and we spent hours drawing in the sand, searching tide pools, they made up games. It's wonderful. It's really accessible only by the campground so you have a very uncrowded beach. At high tide you can still go down and stand on the rock section of beach and throw pebbles into the ocean...really we did it for hours! We saw seals, tons of rock crabs, starfish. No fires allowed on the beach. Light: Bring a lantern to hang from the main room ceiling. There is a clip there. Bring headlamps/ flashlight to get to the immaculate bathroom up the hill at night. Misc: Wood stove heats the main room really well, but it doesn't reach the bedrooms well. Have cozy sleeping bags and sleepwear. Fire is $8/bundle cash. Bring games. Bring a book to read out loud. If your bring a puzzle use a sleeping platform to make it or bring a flat surface to work on. The table is not even enough for pieces to stay together. Bathrooms are very clean. Just a flush toilet and sink. I recommend some baby wipes for little hands and feet before bed. I think is goes without saying but there is no electricity so leave electronics at home or plan to charge with your car. Lots of wildlife, quail, deer, newts, birds, etc. we had no wildlife visit us inside. There's a picnic table tuck down the path near the cliff. Take some candles in jars and have a meal outside. These are very cozy cabins. I thought they might be drafty but that not our experience. Grab a night if you can! read more

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Super cute place and you can't beat the location for exploring around the area. We lucked out and were able to get a cabin here on a cold December weekend. All cabins overlook the ocean with pretty windows and have separate rooms for your "bedroom" and storage, as well as decent kitchen/dining area. We were not able to use the stove or make a fire pit the weekend we were there due to some sort of "restriction" sadly, so it made for a very cold weekend--a slight bummer to an otherwise nifty experience. The camp host was also grumpy, and not having indoor plumbing is something to be expected, but I've had it in other cabins like Lassen. On the plus side, the bathrooms and grounds were clean, other campers friendly and quiet, and the place is conveniently located by Point Reyes, Inverness, and other fun places to check out in this gorgeous region. read more

Steep Ravine Environmental Campground - Sunset from our cabin. - Campgrounds Near Me - Mill Valley, California

This campground is great. Up on the bluff overlooking the ocean. It's got some great campsites but we stayed in a cabin. The bathrooms are super clean and the firewood is available. The rustic cabins are really well kept. It's hard to get a reservation but in my opinion its worth the time to make a plan well in advance. They have a fireplace, a table and room to sleep at least 4 people very comfortably. The sleeping areas are wood platforms so it's a good idea to bring a backpacking mat and a pillow. Large windows give you a great view of the ocean from the table where you can sit and relax by the fire. The beach is nice but the trial down is a little bit tricky. I want to go back here, preferably when the full moon is setting to the west so I can sit by the fire and watch it slowly drop over the horizon. read more

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The cabins are rustic with no frills but amazing none the less. They currently run $100 which may seem pricey for a place without amenities, but location is everything. Your window looks out over the cliff onto the Pacific. Hiking trails, the beach and a natural hot spring during negative tides are all within close proximity. You can have 5 people in a cabin so if you split the cost it's not so bad. Inside the cabin there is a built in table with 2 benches. There is a closet and 2 slabs were you can set up your sleeping bags. It's not quite big enough to bring a blow up mattress. If you do, you'll have to put it on the floor in the kitchen next to the fire. I would recommend bringing some extra cushion, otherwise it feels like your sleeping on a hardwood floor. A counter to put your stuff and a trash can. There is also a wood stove. Wood is available through the camp host. There are wheel barrels if you need to bring stuff from the parking lot to your cabin. The camp host keeps the two bathrooms with flush toilets, sink and mirror immaculate. Only one car per cabin or campsite is allowed past the gate to Steep Ravine, even to unload or load. Fees include entry for 1 car. It is 1 mile south of Stinson Beach. There is a locked entrance gate that requires a code for entry. There is also camping here, but there is no protection from the wind. Layers are highly recommended. All sites are normally reservable Year-Round. It would actually be nice to return on a stormy day and watch the rain, play cards and sip cocoa by the fire. read more

I can finally write this after 8 years of not so patiently trying to reserve a cabin, so many times at 8am PDT only to have the reserve America system convulse then reject my attempt. Some people say they're booked in hours, HAHAHA, the last few years its immediately within seconds and they are all gone particularly any weekend during the warm season. I have hated this process soooo much, I wish they could develop something to restrict people that have been here before so others can enjoy this place. So now to the review: Best camping experience ever or get a new hobby read more

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Wow, what an amazing spot, Truly incredible, and absolutely worth the hassle in getting a reservation. Also worth the price - just over $100 per night, when you include all the fees. The cabins are very basic - essentially the only amenity is a woodstove - but they are so perfectly perfect - beautiful views, lovely architecture, clean and cosy. The bathrooms, cabins, and whole site are perfectly clean and tidy. I've been to many rustic cabins like these, all over the world, and Steep Ravine was the cleanest and nicest. We saw a huge owl, perched on the next door cabin, deer, a skunk, and lots of birds. I went with my wife and two little boys (age 4 and 6) - the cabins are limited to 5 people each, and our family was a perfect fit. The site is compact and wonderfully accessible for our little boys. ps. BE SURE to carefully read your reservation - you'll need to call in advance to get a combination lock code for the gate - you cannot call from the gate (because there is no cell service there and/or because the reservation office has limited hours). read more

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This place is heaven. It's perfect for a weekend getaway, or even a "get out of work early in the middle of the week and pretend that you actually live in a cabin and just commute to work the next few days because it is so freaken close to the city" sorta getaway. Regardless of how you arrange your trip be sure to do it here, with either the cabins or the camps. They have small hiking trails leading south of the ravine where you can hang a line and fish. Just north of the cabins is a small beach with water that is surprisingly warm this time of the year. Continue further north along the beach and try to find (or smell) your way to the sulfuric hot springs, exposed only during the lowest tides. There's a large boulder around the area where climbers frequently anchor in and ascend the face of the cool granite. read more

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This is the most incredible location, but READ THIS INFO BEFORE YOU GO IF YOU BOOKED THROUGH RESERVE CALIFORNIA! I booked a cabin through Reserve California and they failed to send me two key pieces of information prior to my arrival, which I didn't know I would need. First, you need a padlock code for the front entrance gate. Reserve California called and provided me with a code, but it was not the correct code for this entrance! Be sure to call ahead of time and ask for the padlock code for the front gate! Nobody will be there to let you in if you arrive without it. We got lucky and other guests drove up as we were struggling to figure out what to do. Second, we were not sent the padlock code for the lock on our cabin, so we were completely locked out of our cabin when we arrived! Again, you cannot count on the camp host being there and available to help you get into your cabin. You must call ahead of time and track down the code!! We arrived after dark and had to bang and yell and wake the camp host up, but we very well could have had to turn around and go home if he was not home or didn't answer. It seems like Reserve America sends this important information, but Reserve California has not gotten the memo that people who book cabins and campsites need these codes. Call Reserve California and/or whoever else you need to in order to track down these codes, or you could very well be completely locked out! Once you get in, it's the most wonderful place to stay. You can hear the waves crashing on the beach from the cabins, the bluffs are beautiful to wander around and explore on. Don't risk the trip being ruined by being locked out! CALL AHEAD OF TIME AND GET THOSE CODES! read more

If you get the opportunity to stay here, it's such an amazing place with breathtaking views! Quite the glamping experience! Many people book far in advance (6 months) but keep your eye out for cancellations, you could get lucky that way, too! I don't really think there's a best cabin, all of them are equally amazing with great views! (I could not find a map of cabins). There's also camping but this review mainly pertains to cabin stay. You need to call prior to arrival to get gate and cabin codes. There's no electricity or running water in cabin, it's basically just a shelter, with a wood burning stove. There are water spigots (I believe potable) around grounds and bathrooms (with flushing toilets and sinks). We stayed in Cabin #2 and I believe they are all the same in design. Inside, there's a wood burning stove, table, kitchen nook, single (twin size?) sleeping platform in main room. And down small hallway there's another separate room with smaller (twin size?) sleeping platform (I'm 5'10" and barley fit, lying down but I suppose someone could comfortably sleep there, kids for sure!). And in the last room, there's a small mirror on wall, with two larger sleeping (full/queen size) platforms on opposite ends. I would say 6 adults (maybe one of them being shorter) could comfortably sleep here! And possibly more people, if you like getting cozy! There are no doors in cabin, so everything is open but the nooks give you some privacy. I would also recommend to bring some sort of curtain to hang, maybe on a couple windows? To give you more privacy and if you want to keep any light out at any time? You could easily see in other cabins and with people often wandering around here, a little curtain would've been nice and I noticed others had some hanging. And bring lights! There was a rod with hooks to make hanging any kind of lights easy. We checked in early evening, in December and it was so warm inside cabin we actually had to open window. But I will say it did get pretty cold inside (with no fire going) in middle of night. A late night fire might be a good idea and good, warm sleeping gear! There's beach access down steep grade and other little places to explore around here! We didn't get lucky with hot springs, the tide didn't get low enough, so don't have expectations for experiencing hot springs here (research)! And I'd highly recommend you don't miss the sunset here! This is a pretty good Bay Area find! I'd highly recommend this place and look forward to visiting again in the future! read more

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The purpose of this review is not to address how amazing this place is but rather to inform people about the missing gate code on the reservation confirmation. I camp here a couple of times a year and this is the first time I used reservecalifornia.com to reserve for this campground (it used to be on reserveamerica.com). I packed the car and was about to head out the door before I decided to print the reservation confirmation (which normally has the gate code). It was 8:30pm at night and due to my partner's work event, we couldn't leave until then. That's when I noticed that there was no gate code on the confirmation letter! I tried to call the but I number on the confirmation but got a message saying that they were only available from 8am - 6pm. Anyway, we decided to go anyway since we were already packed and I would have been devastated to have not woken up at Steep Ravine the following morning. We left our car at the top and walked down to the campground (I think it's about a mile). Luckily there was a nice couple that was still awake at one of the camps who gave us the code and offered to drive us back up the steep road to the gate. We were grateful, but declined and walked back up. It was night time and it was cool outside so the walk back up really wasn't that bad. Anway, if you're here because you, like me, thought there was going to be a gate code on your reservation letter and you're thinking... "now wtf do I do?" Don't panic! If you think people will be awake when you get there just walk down and get the code from someone. :P If you've never been to Steep Ravine, be sure to call the number on the confirmation letter while the people are still there to answer the phone!!! Hopefully reservecalifornia.com irons out their quirks soon! read more

Closed. Chained up gate. Really disappointed we couldn't stay here. We went to Bootjack campgrounds instead

I can't imagine not giving this place five stars. As a vet, here are my recommendations: 1. Bring hella bedding. If you have a futon, bring it. A down comforter, yes. As many pillows as you can. Bring a dark sheet to hang as a curtain. Bring tools (hammer, nails, tacks) as you can use them to dress up your cabin. I know folks who go to a fabric store and just get a few yards to hang as curtains. Totally worth it. 2. Bring a camp stove. A fancy one. Bring a cutting board, a cooler, hella food, beer and wine and nice plates, forks, glasses, spoons, mugs. This is camping at its best. Your cabin locks so don't worry about raccoons.... 3. Bring a table cloth, flowers and candles. lots and lots of candles. and a camping lantern. And matches. 4. bring wood and charcoal for days. and newspaper. 5. Bring hella towels, soap and a good kettle. Its cold as hell- even in summer (well, less so with global warming) and a warm face wash is heaven. Bring coffee, sugar, cream. Bring Whiskey. A fishing pole. A beach chair. This place is heaven on earth. read more

Gorgeous and 5-star nature experience with a touch of glamorous camping depending on your contributions. Check out the other reviews for what to bring, plenty of right tips. I'll add the following: Give your bungalow floors, bed tops and ceilings around your sleeping area (cobwebs) a broom (dustpan and broom included in closet area) before you settle/move your belongings in. And bring a roll of paper towels/cleaner to wipe down the table. Sleeps 4 comfortably, 5 maximum because the bed platform opposite of the closet is a better for a changing room/dry luggage storage. A bundle of firewood and kindling will get you going. A USB powerbank to recharge your phones - lots of photography and GPS tracking for hiking to be had. For those doing work from the "office", reception on T-Mobile was near zero, however, AT&T towers reach this location. Doors do lock with padlock and are secure against coyotes and crocodiles. However, rodent/mice awareness: pack your food away every night into sealed containers/cooler (our group packed bags of snacks into the car at the end of every night), you'll find evidence droppings of mice from the previous night, I believe it's due to the tiny gap between the sliding wood window in the main room. We did a 12-mile, 2,700 ft elevation hike loop on the Steep Ravine/Dipsea to Muir Woods and back, trailhead is across the road from the entrance of the campgrounds off Hwy 1. All walkable on foot from doorsteps. Lots of poison oak along the Dipsea so no rolling around like a chimp or tripping into the bushes. The redwoods along the trail towards Pantoll are century old and scale wonderfully to the eyes up close and personal from the loamy padded and shaded trail. Private beach, parallel to Stinson Beach, but without the tourist droves. Glorious. If you get it on a sunny windless day like we did, it's equal to Maui's finest beach day. Your company is the #1 variable for your enjoyment, choose wisely (no whiners, just winners) and you'll have a memorable experience. read more

Tranquility at irate best this place is amazingly beautiful!!BRING ATHERMAREST MATTRESS!!!.the beds are sheets of PLYWOOD. Bring at least 2Duraflame logs and your camera read more

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No electricity, cell service or running water in the cabins = total disconnect from our hectic life. It was blustery and cold on the bluff, but with lots of camping pads, sleeping bags, blankets and wood, we slept well and woke up to a cozy fire. On the walk down to the beach, we were able to watch a hawk hunting just yards above us. It caught and ate its prey, not concerned about us being there at all. Coming back as soon as we can get reservations!! read more

I've spent a lot of time camping, and I don't think I've ever been in an established camp site as beautiful as Steep Ravine. While it is known primarily for the cabins that are legendarily hard to reserve, the camp grounds are just as beautiful, plus you get to sleep in a tent. The site is surrounded on three sides by the ocean, with beautiful views of Stinson Beach, Bolinas, and San Francisco. Wildlife abounds, with each camp site having several cute chubby birds and a baby bunny in residence. As the sun sets, the lights turn on and you can watch from a distance as the city turns on, while the sounds of waves beat on all sides. As with many Marin camps, the fog can be a blessing and a curse; the dense marine fog hugs the curves of the coast, and settles beautifully in the inlets and pockets, forming tiny tendrils that embrace the contours of the land. Of course, this means that if you're not careful, you can wake up soaking wet. A little planning, and the right equipment can prevent this. It's a small price to pay for the beautiful camp site. read more

Steep Ravine campground has 7 environmental sites (tent walk-in campsites) and cabin (bring your own mattress and beddings) sites overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I love camping here even if it takes a little luck and a LOT of patience to book as it's always full. The view is worth it. On clear nights you just sit and stare in amazement of the ocean plus can hear the sound of the waves crashing on the beach and just stargaze. There are wheelbarrows to haul your things to the campsites or cabins. The also sell bundles of firewood. This campground has no showers only flush toilets with hot water in the sink. There is a code to enter the "grounds" often people get confused but if you book through Reserve America they will provide the code for the gate, with that being said once you've put in the 4 digit code push the area where the numbers are "upwards" to unlock the lock (took me a while to figure this out). Overall, this is one of my favorite campgrounds to stay in. You have Muir Woods behind you and the ocean (with access to the beach) in front of you, what more can one ask for... read more

Steep Ravine Environmental Campground - Environmental campsite #9 - Campgrounds Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Gorgeous spot on the coast, off Hwy 1 at the base of Mt Tam, between Stinson Beach and Muir Beach. Not for the unprepared though. These are _very_ popular and book up as soon as they're available on the Reserve America site. (I got my reservation in the second it opened up, but all weekends were booked by the time my registration processed. Got 2 weekdays though.) We just spent 2 nights there, in mid-Aug 2012. I'd read the reviews here and on TripAdvisor, so we knew about the mice, the window coverings, and that we'd want to bring an air mattress. (Think car camping, but without a tent and with a nice cozy wood stove.) The cabin was super cozy and the bathrooms (and the older outhouses) were clean and well maintained. The cost for the wood seemed pretty reasonable to us, so we didn't bring anything but some charcoal for the grill outside. We had a seagull who came and visited us several, even though we never feed him. (Obviously, someone had!) Pelicans swooped by right overhead and we spent a lot of time just staring at the ocean. We also got in a great hike while we were there. There's a trailhead directly across Hwy 1 that connects to Dipsea, which takes you up to Pantoll on Mt Tam, or to connecting trails, including one that drops you right into Muir Woods. Please note that the peak season here is 5/15-9/15, so the cost of the cabins drops a little after that. Still not cheap - they're currently $100/night, but it's the location that you're paying for, not the amenities. The campsites here look like a decent option too, if you're prepared for lots of wind and pretty cool temps when it's foggy. read more

I love this place so much that I stay here at least once a month. Bring all your sleeping gear, beverages and some board games for the dark hours. You will need flashlight/lantern. You can get firewood at the grounds. The bathrooms on the grounds are clean. Watch out for the newts-meaning don't run them over on your drive down. If you forget something just run/hike/drive into Stinson. The folks there are really amazing. read more

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Most beautiful and you can hike to the Parkside cafe and eat and then hike back and burn off the calories. HA! I stayed here the end of August. The cabins are so rustic but expensive. I enjoyed my stay although I saw plenty of folks breaking the rules of the park. I swear, the entitlement factor of people can ruin experiences for many. Anyways, the rocky beach is so nice. I love to boulder and climb around the rocks and get sprayed in the face with ocean mist. The sound of the ocean puts me right to sleep in my cabin. There is wood for sale there but it was pretty green wood hard to start a fire. I would bring tons of newspaper and your own wood. Once I did get the fire started, my cabin was super cozy!! Worth the drive from anywhere, really! A nice stay and a place where you can regroup and gain some balance. Actually, the whole mountain can be that way. read more

One of the most beatiful places I have ever been! We were lucky and got a site the same week, probably because of a cancellation, and our site was situated on a cliff above the ocean. The views were amazing! The attendants was very friendly, we stopped by to check in, and when we asked if they sold coffee, we were promptly given a back! The wildlife was great, lots of deer, tiny little frogs, rabbits...Can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing views, great beauty all around, and a wonderful experience! We stayed here for three nights over our Spring Break (we're teachers) and even though it rained off and on during our visit, we had a great stay at the cabins. Much nicer to stay in all day inside a cabin with a wood stove. Very cozy. Very close to Stinson so if you need to pick something up or you want to get a bite to eat, it is very convenient. The Stinson Beach Market http://www.stinsonbeachmarket.net/ is small but well stocked with food, firewood, batteries, etc. As a note, you can buy wood at the campground--very convenient. As I think others mentioned, we did get mice. HIGHLY recommend putting everything food related away every night because as the mouse moves around, it defecates. Gross. By the last night we finally figured out the best plan to put everything away. Clean bathrooms--there are two unisex, single occupancy bathrooms for the campground with running water. Great overall experience here! read more

Magical. I can't think of a better way to describe this place. We drove up from SF to stay the night here. Got the wood-burning stove going. Made a big dinner over it. Drank wine by lantern light. Star-gazed. Slept with the windows open so we could hear the ocean in the morning. Hiked around the point in the morning. Got breakfast in the town of Stinson Beach. The reservations fill up early, especially on weekends, so get them early in the season if you can. This place has a special place in my heart. read more

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! My father and I were visiting from Hawaii and my friend decided to rent a cabin for a couple nights!!! I am so glad that she thought of us and did so! The view was soo stunning! According to other reviews, these cabins book out months in advance and we were outright lucky! The way the sun rays dance off the water, I can not even explain... There was a sign that stated "Poison Oak" in which I totally appreciated due to the fact that I have never seen Poison Oak before! We got cabin 7 which is the very bottom to the right. It's a steep walk down and with no paved walkway. It was difficult to get everything down to the bottom, but the view was definitely it. When we got to the cabin, we had a personal lock (each cabins lock is different so you can come and go as you please without worrying about theft). When you walk in, you immediately see a nice little fire place and fire wood. In that main room, you have a table, two rows of seats, a counter and a wooden plank as a bed. There are two rooms, one has one bed and the other has two. There is even a storage closet. If you stay here, BRING something soft to lay down on. Like I said, it's a wooden plank for a bed, no bedding, no pillows and nothing to make it soft. There is no electricity nor running water in the cabins. Also, there are NO curtains and a lot of windows. There is absolutely no privacy. If you wanted to change your clothes, you'd have to walk all the way up to the bathrooms (which is by the parking lot at the top). I'd bring more firewood because the stack they provide doesn't last the whole night. When we had to leave, moving all our stuff was extremely tough. We made so much trips and walking up to the parking lot was definitely exhausting..... They do provide wheelbarrows but the wheelbarrow can't go down the hill, making it pointless to even have around unless your in the cabins on the top. All in all, this place is something special and definitely worth spending a day or two at. This place is a place worth referring for sure! read more

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Pretty cool campsight in Stinson Beach. Pluses- it's got parking close to the site which made it easy to carry all of our gear, it has an attendant selling fire wood in a neat little bundle, the fancy port-a-potty near the campsite is clean and has toilet paper, and the bathrooms near the cabins have running water, and the sights are amazing. The second night there the skies were clear and the moon was full and we were able to see the San Francisco skyline in the distance beyond the water. The minuses- the campsite next to ours was really close and they had about a half dozen pre-teen girls giggling all day and night, situated on the edge of the cliff it was so windy it was hard to sleep over the rustling of the tent. Definitely will be going back, maybe trying a cabin next time. read more

(This is a review for tent camping at Steep Ravine) STUNNING. We had no idea what we were doing when we booked this place. Two weeks ago we wanted a place to car-camp with a tent near Mt. Tam, and happened to find one night at this place. Unbelievable that anything was open, especially at Campsite 1. We had 180 degree views of the ocean/cliffside, an enclosed fire pit, the option to buy a bundle of wood for $8, a general spigot with running water, a wheelbarrow available from the parking lot to our site, a picnic table on our site, and a little lockable cabinet on our site (equipped with lighter fluid). The bathroom for the tent campers didn't have running water or electricity, but was very clean and had a linoleum floor that made things feel less, well, gross. The wildlife around there was amazing! Twice deer just walked through the center of the camp, my husband was woken up in the middle of the night by something very close to him (he slept outside of the tent so I could sleep inside our 2-person tent with our toddler and infant), and it just wandered through the site. Lots of quail, rabbits, pelicans overhead...it was full of life! This place is incredibly rewarding for the little effort it takes to get out there (no need to backcountry camp, just drive). Will be (trying to) stay here again! read more

The cabins have been on my list of "must do" for years. They sell out within hours of the reservation window. The cabins are rustic, but are very clean and a comfortable step up from camping. There is no electricity. Water and shared flush toilets are a short walk from the cabins. The wood stove heats the main room well and wood is available onsite for $8.00 a bundle. We cooked dinner outside on the charcoal grill and it was well protected from the wind but still offered a great view of the sunset. The main sleeping platform in the "bedroom" does fit a queen size air mattress and made the night pretty comfy. The view of the coast is truly incredible. With some candles (bring something to set them on) and a camp lantern it is an incredible experience for a couple, a family or close friends. Worth every penny! read more

We got really lucky and was able to reserve campsite one. The view is AMAZING. Very windy so it was very difficult to set up the tent. But, the wind comes and goes. I love how each campsites are far apart. So, you don't really hear or see what the other campsites are doing. Just remember that the entrance to the site is always locked with a gate. You will need to code which is provided in your reservation confirmation. read more

This was our first visit to the cabins at Steep Ravine. Wow. The views were spectacular, the cabin was very comfortable, and the wildlife really put on a show during our brief stay. On the ride in, a coyote stood by the side of the road (in broad daylight), we passed several deer also by the side of the road both coming to and going from the cabins, and a snake of an unknown variety literally crossed our foot path to our cabin. But the most spectacular show of all was the orcas and humpback whales. There were large groups of them very close to the coast so we could sit on a rock and watch them breach. It was stunning. At nighttime, the wood burning stove was very cozy. And even though the bedrooms were away from the stove, we were not cold at all. Our children loved climbing the rocks and we spent hours playing on the beach. This was such a wonderful trip, we can't wait to return. read more

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A beautiful campground with the most amazing views. It was so nice to fall asleep under the stars with the sound of the ocean. Wonderful hiking trails and beaches nearby. I can't wait to go back and stay in one of the cabins. read more

Beautiful place! We inadvertently booked a cabin reserved for disabled people. This wasn't clear when we booked and we were kicked out at 7 pm! Ranger was not sympathetic. Would have loved to stay! read more

Such a gem if you get lucky to book one. Bring lanterns, candles, beach chairs, charcoal, grilling utensils, pot, scarves/sarong to cover windows, pads, table cover, air mattress, paper towels, garbage bag and wipes. Fun to take a hike on steep ravine/dipsea, go down to stinson, sit at the little beach, bbq food. read more

We were a little apprehensive about going camping in December, but I'm glad we did. This campsite was by far one of the nicest I've been to in a long time. The cabins were large, clean and offered an amazing view of the sunset. We were pleasantly surprised by how warm the cabin was throughout the night and wouldn't hesitate to return in the winter. It's not easy to snag a spot at this campsite, but if you do I recommend cabin #4. read more

Stunning, and magical. What an amazing retreat right in our backyard. I can't believe this exists, it is sooooo awesome. I was lucky enough to stay in one of the cabins up front which is nice. The upper cabins still have the view, but it can be awkward when you look out the window, you also have the view of the cabin windows in front of you. Which brings me to what to bring other then the obvious. In general for any cabin it is a good idea to bring several sheets or sarongs, or other light covering for the windows, I would say at least 3 or 4. The big front window facing the ocean will not need to be covered, but unless you like the display case feel you will want a little privacy so bring that. There are hooks on the window to hang your fabric. A table cloth for the picnic style table inside the cabin gives it a nice cozy touch. The beds are just wooden platform beds so bring an air matress. I like those self inflatable ones that role up, and obviously blankets or sleeping bag. I also like those glass votive type candles that are tall, you know, the ones that have Jesus and other saints on them. You may also want a couple of lanterns or flashlights for when you need more light, but the candles gives it a cozier softer, more relaxing vibe, ( not that it needs it). You will definitely need a flashlight to go to the bathroom. The walk up is not bad in the dark, but the bathroom itself is pitch black, and the candles blow out on the walk up, or the wax splashes around and that is no fun. The rest is obvious. read more

My only complaint about Steep Ravine is that once you are there, there are not a lot of hiking options that don't involve driving somewhere.