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Campground
Haypress Campground
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
About this campground
Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley.
This primitive hike-in campground has five overnight sites that accommodate up to four guests, and one group overnight site that accommodates up to 25 guests.
There is no water available at this campground.
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- Latitude
- 37.860800° N
- Longitude
- 122.545800° 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
- Hike-in
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sitesCommunity report
- Group sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- Food storage
- Trash service
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Reservable
For vehicles
- 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
Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley. The hike to this campground is 1 mile from the Tennessee Valley Trail head parking lot, which means car or RV camping is not allowed. Typical Haypress campers enjoy hiking to Tennessee Cove, where they can admire the dramatic geology and colorful sand of this unique beach.
Facilities
This primitive hike-in campground has five overnight sites that accommodate up to four guests, and one group overnight site that accommodates up to 25 guests. Water must be packed in, and trash must be packed out. There is no water available at this campground. Each campsite has a tent pad and a food locker, and the group site has two picnic tables. The campground has two vault toilets in total. There is generally no cellphone service at the campground or at the Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot. Please be prepared for a 1 mile walk from the parking area to Haypress Campground. The trail is flat and partially paved/partially packed dirt.
Recreation
Tennessee Valley and the Marin Headlands are noted for great hiking, and trails are often populated with hikers regardless of the time of the year. Consider hiking to Tennessee Beach (2 miles), Muir Beach (3.5 miles), historic Battery Townsley (3.5 miles), or Rodeo Beach (4 miles). Contact the Marin Headlands Rangers at (415)-331-1540 to inquire about a ranger-led program or guided hike during your stay.
Natural Features
Haypress Campground spans over a large grassy swath that is lined by eucalyptus trees. California quails frequent the area, and raptors are often soaring overhead. Deer, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats share this open space. The geology that underlies Tennessee Valley is unique and world-renowned; for example, outcrops of radiolarian ribbon chert that line the trails are frequently admired by visitors from near and far.
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. Lightweight summer clothes are rarely comfortable to wear at Haypress Campground.
Nearby Attractions
The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of fun and interesting things to do and see. The 150-year-old Point Bonita Lighthouse (a secret jewel of the Bay Area) and the historic Cold War era Nike Missile Site are just a 20-minute drive away from the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot. Awe-inspiring Muir Woods National Monument, with its old-growth coastal redwood forest and numerous hiking trails, is a 25-minute drive. Mount Tamalpais State Park, with hiking and sweeping views of the Bay Area, is another 10 minutes past Muir Woods.
Within the Marin Headlands, consider visiting the historic Battery Townsley, the Point Bonita Lighthouse, or Nike Missile Site SF-88.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Birding
- Camping
- Biking
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Amenities and facility features
- Toilets
- Picnic tables
- Food-storage locker
- Trash service
- Pit Toilets
- Shade
- Tent Pads
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Hike To
6 sites- Maximum people
- 25
- Maximum vehicles
- 5
- Check-in
- 01:00 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
- Max Concurrent Stay
- 3 campsite(s) held
- Maximum stay
- 3 consecutive nights
- Max Stay
- 3 nights
- Max Transaction Reservations
- 3 reservations per transaction
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Sliding Window
- 2 past the reservation window
- Maximum published occupancy
- 25 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 5 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 01:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Haypress Campground's official facility record states: Each campsite has a tent pad and a food locker, and the group site has two picnic tables.
- Fire and stove use
- Haypress Campground's official facility record states: No wood or charcoal fires allowed; gas camp stoves are permitted.
- Pets
- Haypress 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
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMar 6, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Hike To | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 6, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Hike To | $75 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 5, 2027 – Nov 30, 2027 | Hike To | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 5, 2027 – Nov 30, 2027 | Hike To | $75 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 3, 2028 – Nov 30, 2028 | Hike To | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 3, 2028 – Nov 30, 2028 | Hike To | $75 | — | — |
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.
- 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 Haypress Campground.
- Maximum campers for Sites 1-5 is 4 people. For the Group Site the maximum is 25 people. Sites 1-5 are each allowed 3 vehicles. Group site is allowed 5 vehicles.
- No further emails will be sent. Your confirmation is your permit. • Please print your confirmation email after reserving your site, place a copy on the dashboard of each vehicle, and keep a copy on you. Park at the Tennessee Valley Trailhead, and be prepared to hike 0.7 miles to the campground.
- The Parking area is separate from the actual campsites. This is a walk-in, Tent Only facility. No RVs or car camping is allowed.
- Leave No Trace • Pack out all of your trash. Do not leave trash at the campsite. • 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.
- Campground Quiet Hours are between 10 PM and 6 AM. Please be respectful to others.
- No wood or charcoal fires allowed; gas camp stoves are permitted.
- Pets are prohibited, only trained service animals are allowed.
- Hammocks tied on trees or structures are not permitted. Only free standing hammocks are allowed.
- 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 (traveling north): Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and continue on the US-101 N. Take exit 445B toward Mill Valley/Stinson Beach. Continue straight until you can turn left onto Tennessee Valley Road. This road will dead-end at the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot. From here, hike on Tennessee Valley Trail to Haypress Camp Trail. From Marin (traveling south): From US-101 South, take exit 445B toward Stinson Beach. Turn right on CA-1 and continue straight until you can turn left onto Tennessee Valley Road. This road will dead-end at the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot. From here, hike on Tennessee Valley Trail to Haypress Camp Trail.
Facility contact
(415)-331-1540