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Campground · CA

KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND

CA · Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Booking is hardest here in March (9/10) and easiest in June (8/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar9
  4. Apr9
  5. May9
  6. Jun8
  7. Jul8
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep9
  10. Oct8
  11. Nov8
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (March), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 5 tent-only sites
  • 6 RV sites
  • 3 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 15 ft

Activities: CAMPING, DAY USE AREA, FISHING, HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRDING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, WATER ACCESS

Location

Where it is