Bicentennial Campground
Campground · California · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 3
- People per site
- 48 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. There is a moderate short hill to climb to/from the campground from the parking area, which means car or RV camping is not allowed. It is downhill to the site and uphill back to the parking area.
Recreation
The Marin Headlands is noted for its great hiking, and many trails with scenic views are close by. Rodeo Beach is about 1.5 miles away. Point Bonita Lighthouse and the historic Nike Site are within walking distance.
Facilities
From the parking area, Bicentennial Campground is 200 yards down a moderately steep, packed dirt trail. Many campers carry supplies down from their vehicles in carts or wagons. Bicentennial Campground has three campsites each accommodating up to three guests. Barbecue grills, food lockers and picnic tables are provided. There is no water available at Bicentennial Campground - campers need to bring any water necessary for drinking/cooking/etc. The campground has a portable restroom on site and a pit toilet is located 0.5 miles away at Bicentennial Picnic Area.
Natural Features
The campground is secluded amongst a cypress tree grove and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city of San Francisco.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540.Nearby Attractions
Bicentennial Campground is a short walk from the Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Nike Missile Site. Also close by are some of the many 20th century coastal defense gun batteries and the city of San Francisco.
Charges & Cancellations
Refer to Recreation.gov policy on changes and cancellations. To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.
The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- Up to 3 people per site
- Loops: BICENTENNIAL
Site types
- 3 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Water hookups — not available
- Campfires allowed — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, grills, shade, pets allowed.
3 campsites at Bicentennial Campground
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BICENTENNIAL | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 3 | |
| 02 | BICENTENNIAL | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 3 | |
| 03 | BICENTENNIAL | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 3 |
Getting there
From San Francisco (travelling north):
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. This will be the exit after the Vista Point. Continue straight for a few hundred feet, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left.
From Marin (travelling south):
From US-101 South, take the last exit before the Golden Gate Bridge onto Alexander Avenue. Turn right at the stop sign and continue straight for about a quarter mile, until you can turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left.
37.83089, -122.52466 · 37°49'51.2"N 122°31'28.8"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 6.6 | 6.8 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 7.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bicentennial Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Bicentennial Campground?
- Yes, Bicentennial Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bicentennial Campground have?
- 3 sites.
- Does Bicentennial Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Bicentennial Campground?
- Campfires are not allowed at Bicentennial Campground.
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- Muir Woods National Monument Visitor Center 5 mi · Visitor Center
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Contact
- Phone 415-331-1540
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-23.
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