Connectivity
- VerizonLTESome coverageVerified by 2 campers · Oct 18, 2026
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Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
About this campground
Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees.
From the parking area, Bicentennial Campground is 200 yards down a moderately steep, packed dirt trail.
There is no water available at this campground.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.830892° N
- Longitude
- 122.524664° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Walk-inPublished approach distance: 1 ft
- Hike-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- Standard campsitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- Food storage
- Trash service
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Paved parking
- Parking
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. There is a moderate short hill to climb to/from the campground from the parking area, which means car or RV camping is not allowed. It is downhill to the site and uphill back to the parking area.
Facilities
From the parking area, Bicentennial Campground is 200 yards down a moderately steep, packed dirt trail. Many campers carry supplies down from their vehicles in carts or wagons. Bicentennial Campground has three campsites each accommodating up to three guests. Barbecue grills, food lockers and picnic tables are provided. There is no water available at Bicentennial Campground - campers need to bring any water necessary for drinking/cooking/etc. The campground has a portable restroom on site and a pit toilet is located 0.5 miles away at Bicentennial Picnic Area.
Recreation
The Marin Headlands is noted for its great hiking, and many trails with scenic views are close by. Rodeo Beach is about 1.5 miles away. Point Bonita Lighthouse and the historic Nike Site are within walking distance.
Natural Features
The campground is secluded amongst a cypress tree grove and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city of San Francisco.
Nearby Attractions
Bicentennial Campground is a short walk from the Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Nike Missile Site. Also close by are some of the many 20th century coastal defense gun batteries and the city of San Francisco.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Camping
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Toilets
- Picnic tables
- Food-storage locker
- Trash service
- Grills
- Paved Parking
- Portable Toilets
- Table & Benches
- Tent Pads
- Trailhead Parking
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Tent Only Non-Electric
3 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 3
- Maximum vehicles
- 3
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Group Reservation Window
- 6 Months
- Max Concurrent Stay
- 3 campsite(s) held
- Maximum stay
- 3 consecutive days
- Max Simultaneous Reservations
- 3 reservations
- Max Stay
- 3 nights
- Max Transaction Reservations
- 3 reservations per transaction
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Maximum published occupancy
- 3 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 3 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND's official facility record states: Gas camp stoves are permitted, as well as the burning of charcoal in the grill provided at each campsite.
- Pets
- BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND's official facility record does not publish a campground-specific pet allowance; verify the current Golden Gate National Recreation Area pet boundary before arrival.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Apr 18, 2027
- Next release
- Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Apr 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- There is no water available at this campground. Campers must provide their own water for drinking, cleaning, etc; bring enough water to last your entire stay. Water is also available at the public restrooms on Field Rd.
- Reservations can be made up to 6 months before your arrival and may extend up to 2 days beyond this 6-month booking window. • Only 3 nights per season per camper! This is in order to ensure everyone gets to enjoy Bicentennial Campground.
- No further emails will be sent. Your confirmation is your permit. • Please print your confirmation email after reserving a site. Place a copy of your confirmation on the dashboard of each vehicle. A maximum of 3 vehicles for each site.
- The Parking area is separate from the actual campsites . This is a walk-in, Tent Only facility. No RVs or car camping is allowed. The trail from the parking area to the campsites is about 200 yards. The trail is packed dirt and moderately steep most of the way.
- Leave No Trace • Do not leave trash at campsite or in food lockers. • Help us keep wild animals wild! Raccoons, deer, coyotes and bobcats frequent the area. Do not feed or approach wildlife; keep area clean of scented items and keep all food items in the food locker until the end of your stay.
- Wood fires are not permitted. Gas camp stoves are permitted, as well as the burning of charcoal in the grill provided at each campsite.
- Pets are prohibited , only trained service animals are allowed.
- Campground Quiet Hours are between 10 PM and 6 AM. Please be respectful to others.
- Hammocks tied on trees or structures are not permitted. Only free standing hammocks are allowed.
- Check before you grill. Visit the Recreational Fire Regulations page to find out if there are grill restrictions during your stay.
- In Case of Emergency call 911 or Park Dispatch at (415) 561-5656.
- For more information , call (415) 331-1540 or email us at goga_marinheadlands_info@nps.gov.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From San Francisco (travelling north): Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. This will be the exit after the Vista Point. Continue straight for a few hundred feet, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left. From Marin (travelling south): From US-101 South, take the last exit before the Golden Gate Bridge onto Alexander Avenue. Turn right at the stop sign and continue straight for about a quarter mile, until you can turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left.
Facility contact
415-331-1540