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Point Reyes Lighthouse is worth a visit, but be prepared for a short hike & bring a jacket.

Land features: Points Abalone Double Millers Resistance Chimney Rock Point Reyes Bird Rock Tomales Bluff Pierce

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Helpful Phone Numbers:

General Information: 415/ 464-5100
Camping Reservations: 415/ 663-8054

Bear Valley Visitors Center 415/ 464-5100

Kenneth C. Patrick Visitors Center 415/669-1250

Lighthouse Visitors Center 415/669-1534

Weather & Info 415/ 464-5100

Point Reyes Backpacking

• convenient & close to San Francisco
• drive to your trail head in a short amount of time
• open ground fires are usually not allowed
• fire permits allowed on beach only
• permits & fees may required for overnight backcountry camping
• check with the correct ranger district for all back country camping restrictions

Trail head parking spots located at:

• Bear Valley Parking

Backcountry camps located at:

camp  sites  elev.  veg  toilet  water  contact  fee Sky Camp 12 coast bush pit  piped Park HQ 415/ 663-8054  yes

[westside of Mt. Whittenberg, NO wood fires, charcoals BBQ only] * reservations required, call Park HQ Campground located 2.5 mi. from Bear Valley trail head.

camp  sites  elev.  veg  toilet  water  contact  fee Wild Cat Camp 12 coast grass mdw. pit  piped Park HQ 415/ 663-8054  $ 0 *

[Meadow w/creek, fires on beach, NO wood fires in park, charcoal BBQ only] * reservations required, call Park HQ Campground located 6 mi. from Bear Valley trail head.

camp  sites  elev.  veg  toilet  water  contact  fee Glen Camp 12 650 bush pit  piped Park HQ 415/ 663-8054  $ 0 *

[Valley setting, NO wood fires in park, charcoal BBQ only] * reservations required, call Park HQ Campground located 5 mi. from Bear Valley trail head.

Point Reyes Campgrounds The campgrounds here are all hike-in. The hiking distance ranges from 2.5 - 8 mi. from the trail head parking to the campsites. Camping reservations: 415-663-8054 See also backpacking. For nearby regular campgrounds with car camping facilities, see these parks - Sam P Taylor State Park Tomales Bay State Park California Coast Forests Maps Northern California Map Set HIKING MAPS - Point Reyes National Seashore