BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND

Golden Gate National Recreation Area · California · Recreation.gov

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★ 4.3 (124 ratings) · 3 sites · $25/night · Tent

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Campground with sign post, trashcans, and three campsites splayed across a meadow.

Side view of Bicentennial Campground. In the foreground is Site 1, to the left is Site 2, and in the background is Site 3. Through the cypress trees surrounding the campground, you can see the hills of the headlands.

View of Golden Gate Bridge from above Bicentennial Campground.

Side view of Bicentennial Campground. In the foreground is Site 1, to the left is Site 2, and in the background is Site 3. Through the cypress trees you can see the hills of the headlands.

About

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. For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540.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. The campground is secluded amongst a cypress tree grove and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city of San Francisco.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. 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.

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