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Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

CA · Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes National Seashore Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in January (7/10) and eases to its lowest in May (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan7
  2. Feb7
  3. Mar6
  4. Apr5
  5. May4
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug4
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov6
  12. Dec6
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — 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 April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 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

  • 3 tent-only sites

Activities: VISITOR CENTER, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, BIRDING, HORSE CAMPING, WILDERNESS, SWIMMING, WHALE WATCHING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, BACKPACKING, HIKING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Point Reyes National Seashore Campground?

Hike-In Sites:. $30/night/site for ''individual'' sites of up to 6 people. $90/night/site for group of 7-25 people. Boat-In Sites:. $30/night/site for ''individual'' sites of up to 6 people. $60/night/site for small group of 7-14 people. $90/night/site for largel group of 15-25 people.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is