Coast Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $30.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 14 total · 14 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 38.0172, -122.8544
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Coast Campground is nestled within a small coastal valley with easy access to the beach and tidepools. The beach is within 220 yards of the campground & tidepools are located ~720 yards to the southeast. One may access Coast Campground by foot, bicycle, or horse; not by boat, auto, or RV. The shortest approach on solid ground is via the 1.8-mile slightly uphill hike on the Laguna & Fire Lane Trails, starting at the Laguna Trailhead just east of Limantour Lodge. There are 12 regular sites & two group sites.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Coast Campground free?
No. Coast Campground charges $30.00. 14 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Coast Campground?
Coast Campground has 14 sites on record. 14 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Coast Campground?
There are multiple routes to get to the Coast Campground. The shortest route would be from Limantour Beach, hiking approximately 1.5 miles on the sandy beach. Or one could start from the Laguna Trailhead, hiking 1.8 miles over a 400-foot high ridge. Or one can hike 2.8 miles along the flat Coast Trail. Or, if starting from the Bear Valley Trailhead, one could hike 6 miles, climbing over the ~1,300-foot high Inverness Ridge. Regardless, campers must hike, or ride a bike or horse to get to the campground.
What is the weather like at Coast Campground?
The moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a climate with no great extremes of heat or cold. Any season can bring interesting weather during your visit to Point Reyes National Seashore. Come prepared! You can check the National Weather Service forecast for the Coast Campground at http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-122.85&lat=38.02 .
What are the rules at Coast Campground?
Visit our park's Backcountry Camping web page for more about the rules and regulations. Basic rules and regulations include: * Permits are required. * Camp in designated sites. * Dogs and/or other pets are prohibited. * Drones are prohibited. * Glass containers are prohibited within 50 feet of the beach. * Follow Leave No Trace principles. * Store your food and other scented items properly in the food storage lockers provided at the campsite. * Properly dispose of human waste. * Do not wash dishes, bathe, or wash clothing at water faucets. * Wood & charcoal fires are prohibited at the campsites. * Fireworks are prohibited. * Most types of weapons are prohibited. * Hunting is prohibited. * Quiet hours are from sundown to sunrise. * Campers must vacate their campsite by noon on their day of departure. Campsites should be left clean. Do not leave anything behind. * The maximum number of horses or pack animals in any campground is eight. Pack animals and horses must be tied to hitch rails. Llamas are prohibited.
Nearby
- Sky Campground2.1 mi
- Point Reyes National Seashore Campground3.4 mi
- Glen Campground4.1 mi
- Wildcat Campground4.8 mi
- Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping10.6 mi
- Haypress Campground20.0 mi
- Hawk Campground21.4 mi
- BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND22.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
