Description

After being closed for 40 years, the Bootjack Campground was recently renovated and reopened for premiere Mount Tamalpais camping. Bootjack sits in an awesome location, right at the junction of the Matt Davis and Bootjack trails. Explore the miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, stop by the railroad museum, check out the spring Mountain Play in the stone amphitheater, or get star-struck in the monthly astronomy programs. The 15 available campsites offer drinking water, firewood, and restrooms with flush toilets. Keep in mind there are no showers available after your day of adventure.

Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
15 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

While Mount Tamalpais is the birthplace of mountain biking it also offers unparalleled options for road bikers (not to mention...Read more

Fishing

If you bring your fishing gear to Mt. Tam, you could easily come home with dinner. Lakes in the park have catches such as bass,...Read more

Hiking

There are more than 50 miles of trails within the park that connect to a much grander 200 mile trail system. The climb to the p...Read more

Horseback riding

Mount Tamalpais is known for its beautiful views, and it can be even more beautiful when taken by horseback. Given the right d...Read more

Climbing

Mount Tamalpais is well suited for both novice and expert climbers. If you make it to the top, you won’t be disappointed - the...Read more

Wildlife watching

Mount Tamalpais is a great place to see some of California’s wildlife . The park has more than 150 bird species along with dee...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Bootjack Campground.

Beach
Forest
Hot spring
Waterfall
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Hipcamper Kathleen
Kathleen B.
didn't provide a recommendation.
October 14th, 2020

The hipcamp description says bring your own tents, vans, and campers, but this is a walk-in site.

Hipcamper Megan
Megan A.
recommends this listing.
July 31st, 2017

Love Mt. Tam, magical place, near Muir Woods, Bolinas is a short Drive. Sulphur Hot Springs can be found down on the beach near Stinson.

Hipcamper Nash
Nash L.
recommends this listing.
July 26th, 2017

The campgrounds get busy, especially on weekends. If you are going for solitude I don;t recommend. If a social atmosphere is what you are after then it's 2 thumbs up up!

Hipcamper Wendy
Wendy R.
didn't provide a recommendation.
July 10th, 2017

Tried camping here over the weekend. I read that it is first come, first served. So I left early, driving from Sacramento, and arrived at 10am. There were only a couple sites left. I didn't realize I'd be hiking my gear up a hill from a parking lot and had packed heavy stuff (cooler, big tent, etc). I also didn't realize how quickly the sites get taken by Bay Area folks. I had called the ranger station at Pantoll and a gentleman there said if I arrived by noon, I would get a spot. This just isn't the case. Also, the weather forecast was way off. High was supposed to be 76, but it was 93. Plus, it's very crowded. I paid for 2 nights, but ended up leaving on the 2nd day. Definitely not my fave place.

Hipcamper Xanthe
Xanthe &.
recommends this listing.
February 19th, 2017

It's hard to beat a quiet morning here. Bring your binoculars so you can pick out the peaks of San Francisco peeking out above the morning fog that lines the city. It's quite the view.

Hipcamper Madison
Madison K.
didn't provide a recommendation.
May 9th, 2016

Bootjack is a short drive from the city and dog-friendly. The campground is really pretty; nestled in the side of a mountain along a river. But the individual sites are really close together.

Lots of trails nearby, like Matt Davis, so this is a prime spot for hikers and long-distance trail runners. We showed up midmorning on a Saturday and got our pick of the campsites. There's a grill and stone stove, but neither come close to a fire pit. You can get firewood at the Pantoll Campground a half-mile away--cash-only.

Hipcamper Pierre
Pierre A.
didn't provide a recommendation.
May 8th, 2016

You can buy firewood from Pantoll Campground just nearby, for $8 a bundle. Campsite number 10 is the most secluded, all the way up the mountain from the parking lot. It's a peaceful and well maintained campground, I would go again!

Hipcamper Margaret
Margaret H.
didn't provide a recommendation.
March 30th, 2016

Beautiful campground. LOADED WITH WASPS which makes cooking is impossible at the campground during daylight hours. It's a great spot to stay if you plan to be gone sunrise to sunset. An amazing hike down to Stinson Beach and back is just a few feet away.

Hipcamper Jeremy
Jeremy G.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 16th, 2015

I stayed one night at site #15 and sunrise - sunset the wasps were almost unbearable. Once the sun is down they all go away and it is just perfect!

Park
Mount Tamalpais State Park
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
(415) 388-2070
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
37.911° N, 122.6° W
$25/night
Tent / Van: 15 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)