Kirby Cove Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $40.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- December 1 to March 11
- Sites
- 6 total · 6 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.8279, -122.4904
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Kirby Cove is the most popular campground in the Marin Headlands, with spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Enjoy a wooded setting, seclusion and protected campsites which were recently restored for all to enjoy. Campsites are available for use only by prior reservation but anyone can walk down the road to enjoy the vistas and picnic on the bluffs or beach. Campground is open March-November. $40.00/per campsite per night.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Kirby Cove Campground free?
No. Kirby Cove Campground charges $40.00. 6 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Kirby Cove Campground?
Kirby Cove Campground has 6 sites on record. 6 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Kirby Cove Campground open?
The season on record runs December 1 to March 11. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Kirby Cove Campground?
From HWY 101, take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. Follow signs for Marin Headlands, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight until you can turn left onto McCullough Road. Continue uphill until you hit the traffic cricle, and take the 2nd exit onto Conzelman Road. Travel downhil until you reach Battery Spencer. The dirt road to Kirby Cove will be behind the white service gate. Park in the parking lot at Kirby Cove.
What is the weather like at Kirby Cove Campground?
Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May - Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered.
What are the rules at Kirby Cove Campground?
Pets are prohibited, except trained guide and service animals. Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited. Please thoroughly extinguish campfires before leaving the site unattended.
Nearby
- KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND0.9 mi
- BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND1.9 mi
- Bicentennial Campground2.0 mi
- Rob Hill Group Campground2.2 mi
- Rob Hill Campground2.3 mi
- Hawk Campground2.4 mi
- Haypress Campground3.8 mi
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)3.9 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.
