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. Campsites are available for use only by prior reservation but anyone can walk down the road to enjoy the vistas and picnic on the bluffs or beach. Campground is open March-November. $40.00/per campsite per night.
Best Seasons
Location
Elevation
68 ft
Directions
From HWY 101, take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. Follow signs for Marin Headlands, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight until you can turn left onto McCullough Road. Continue uphill until you hit the traffic cricle, and take the 2nd exit onto Conzelman Road. Travel downhil until you reach Battery Spencer. The dirt road to Kirby Cove will be behind the white service gate. Park in the parking lot at Kirby Cove.
Weather Notes
Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May - Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered.
Overnight Site Fee
Tent Only Nonelectric, each site can accommodate up to 10 people.
Group Picnic Fee
Group Picnic Area, a day-use only site that can accommodate up to 35 people.
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Reservations can be made up to six months before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 6-month booking window. Each overnight site permits a maximum of 10 people. The Day Use Site permits a maximum of 35 people. You can reserve directly from this page via a partnership with recreation.gov by clicking the green 'reserve' button. A recreation.gov account is required to make a reservation. Reservations for an overnight site are $40/night. For a group site, it is $75/night. There is no water at the campground. Bring your own water, soap, and hand sanitizer.
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