Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $30.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 20 total · 20 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 38.1633, -122.9154
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Tomales Bay boat-in camping is allowed on west-side National Park beaches north of Tomales Bay State Park's northern border (i.e., north of Indian Beach and Duck Cove). These beaches are tidally influenced and generally are small sandy coves backed against steep cliffs. Campers on Tomales Bay beaches must arrive by boat and may not hike, bike, or ride horses to the beaches. Twenty permits are available each day—9 for parties of 1 to 6 people, 8 for parties of 7 to 14, and 3 for parties of 15 to 25.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping free?
No. Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping charges $30.00. 20 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping?
Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping has 20 sites on record. 20 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping?
There are no designated campsites along Tomales Bay. Instead, there are a number of beaches on which one may camp, if one has a boat-in camping permit. Campers on Tomales Bay beaches must arrive by boat, kayak, canoe, or other small watercraft (except for PWCs). Overnight parking for boat-in campers is allowed at Miller Boat Launch, Tomales Bay Resort, and Lawson's Landing, but prohibited within Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park. Visit our Boat-in Camping page for more details.
What is the weather like at Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping?
Weather can change rapidly and with little warning at Point Reyes. Point Reyes is renowned for its strong winds, fog, rough seas, and temperatures that are cooler than elsewhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. Always observe and evaluate wind and wave conditions before entering the water. Extreme weather conditions may be encountered at any time. Visit our Your Safety While Boating at https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/safety_boating.htm for more information.
What are the rules at Tomales Bay Boat-in Camping?
Visit our park's A Guide to Low Impact Boat Camping web page to learn about the rules and regulations. Basic rules and regulations include: * Permits are required. * Camp only on beaches indicated on our Tomales Ba Boat-in Camping map. * Dogs and/or other pets are prohibited. * Drones are prohibited. * Glass containers are prohibited within 50 feet of the beach, or on the water, or in a vessel; i.e., leave glass containers at home or in your vehicles. * Follow Leave No Trace principles. * Store your food and other scented items properly in bear cannisters. * Properly dispose of human waste. * Beach Fire Permits are required for wood fires. * Fireworks are prohibited. * Most types of weapons are prohibited. * Hunting is prohibited. * Quiet hours are from sundown to sunrise. * Check-out is at noon on your day of departure.
Nearby
- Sky Campground9.7 mi
- Point Reyes National Seashore Campground10.5 mi
- Coast Campground10.6 mi
- Glen Campground13.9 mi
- Wildcat Campground15.0 mi
- Haypress Campground29.0 mi
- Hawk Campground30.3 mi
- BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND31.3 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.
