Just north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais State Park rises majestically from the heart of Marin County. Its deep canyons and sweeping hillsides are cloaked with cool redwood forests, oak woodlands, open grasslands, and sturdy chaparral. The breathtaking vistas from Mount Tamalpais’s upper mountain include the Farallon Islands 25 miles out to sea, the Marin County hills, San Francisco Bay and City, the East Bay, and Mount Diablo. On rare occasions, the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountain Range can be seen 150 miles away.
- Distance: 8.21 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Group Primitive Campsite
Group Tent Primitive Campsite
Equestrian Group Tent Campsite
Hike In Primitive Campsite
Cabin (5 People)
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This park in the middle of San Francisco Bay offers spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The island is also alive with history spanning from Native American's to current day. Come discover the island for yourself!
- Distance: 8.92 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Group Dailyuse (B)
Group Dailyuse (A)
Group Dailyuse (C)
Hike in Campsite
Group Tent Campsite
Campsite
Group Day Use
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Offers shady strolls through the stately redwoods along Lagunitas Creek as well as exhilarating hikes to the top of Barnabe Peak, one of the best viewpoints in Marin County.
- Distance: 14.60 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Tent Campsite
Hike/Bike Campsite
Campsite
Equestrian Group Campsite
Group Tent Campsite
Group Campsite
Group Day Use
Group Dailyuse (A)
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The summit of 2,729-foot Mount Balwin offers stunning views in this Napa Valley park, where the headwaters of the Sonoma Creek run through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor beneath scenic rock outcroppings, surrounded at times by redwoods and ferns.
- Distance: 30.29 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Campsite
Group Day Use
Premium Campsite
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People are drawn to Mount Diablo for its spectacular views from the summit, which can extend over 100 miles in all directions. Hikers, bicyclists, equestrians and campers enjoy experiencing the park’s wonders, which include varied habitats that are home to an impressive diversity of species and amazing rock formations, such as the “wind caves”, created by the mountain's complex geology. The mountain is sacred to Native Americans and has been from time immemorial.
- Distance: 31.07 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Campsite
Equestrian Group Primitive Campsite
Group Primitive Campsite
Group Tent Primitive Campsite
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Four miles of long, sandy beaches on the San Mateo Coast with gentle dunes, consistently cool marine weather, peaceful ocean views, and shore fishing opportunites in a quiet, open setting.
- Distance: 37.02 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Tent Campsite
Hook Up (E ) Campsite
Campsite
Premium Hook Up (E ) Campsite
Group Tent Campsite
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The perfect outdoor destination in Napa Valley, offering activities such as hiking, swimming, picnicking, and camping. Explore the stunningly diverse landscape, including stands of coastal redwoods, tanoak, Douglas-fir, and madrone forests.
- Distance: 38.30 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Group Tent Campsite
Yurt (6 ppl)
Yurt (4 ppl)
Tent Campsite
Campsite
Cabin (2 People)
Cabin (4 People)
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Serves as an entryway to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, with opportunities for camping, boating, swimming, walking, and great fishing.
- Distance: 42.28 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Campsite
Group Tent Campsite
Hook Up (E/W) Campsite
Group Day Use
Tent Only - Walk-In
Cabin (4 People)
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A series of beaches stretching from Bodega Bay to the Russian River, this park's craggy coastline features secluded coves, rugged headlands, natural arches, fertile tide pools, camping and, in winter, one of the best whale watching spots in California.
- Distance: 45.98 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Premium Campsite
Campsite
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