Glen Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $30.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 12 total · 12 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.9893, -122.7885
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Glen Campground is located deep within a wooded valley protected from ocean breezes. The closest beach is 2.5-miles away. One may access Glen Camp by foot or bicycle; not by horse, boat, auto, or RV. The shortest route to Glen Camp is via a 4.6-mile hike from the Bear Valley Trailhead. To ride a bicycle to Glen Camp start at the Five Brooks Trailhead for a 6.3-mile bike ride. No groups (parties of seven or more), horses, or pack animals are allowed. There are 12 regular (i.e., one- to six-person) sites.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Glen Campground free?
No. Glen Campground charges $30.00. 12 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Glen Campground?
Glen Campground has 12 sites on record. 12 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Glen Campground?
There are multiple routes to get to the Glen Campground. The shortest route would be from the Bear Valley Trailhead, hiking 4.6 miles. Bicyclists may start at the Five Brooks Trailhead to ride 6.7 miles via the Stewart and Glen Trails to Glen Campground; this is the only route to Glen Campground that is open to bicycles—it is considered strenuous since it requires climbing up and over the 1,300-foot-tall Inverness Ridge. Campers must hike or bicycle to get to the campground; horses and autos are prohibited.
What is the weather like at Glen 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 Glen Campground at http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-122.79&lat=37.99 .
What are the rules at Glen 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 and 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. * Horses or pack animals are prohibited at Glen Campground.
Nearby
- Wildcat Campground1.3 mi
- Point Reyes National Seashore Campground3.6 mi
- Coast Campground4.1 mi
- Sky Campground4.1 mi
- Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping13.9 mi
- Haypress Campground15.9 mi
- Hawk Campground17.4 mi
- BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND18.1 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.
