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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Hike in Muir Woods or rattle the bars at Alcatraz with a visit to the City by the Bay.
Spanning several counties and various tracts of land, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a must visit. Learn more about the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island or view the Point Bonita Lighthouse. This lighthouse was the last manned lighthouse in California. At Fort Point, explore the base that protected California from the Gold Rush to World War II.
More than 13 million people visit the areas run by the Nation Park Service. Enjoy cooler weather and massive old-growth redwood trees as you hike to the Muir Woods National Monument. The two most popular sights along the trail are Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove — don't forget your camera. Discover California's Cold War Past at the Nike Missile Site with a tour of the museum.
The parks conservancy offers four different campsites in different locations. You can re
Spanning several counties and various tracts of land, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a must visit. Learn more about the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island or view the Point Bonita Lighthouse. This lighthouse was the last manned lighthouse in California. At Fort Point, explore the base that protected California from the Gold Rush to World War II.
More than 13 million people visit the areas run by the Nation Park Service. Enjoy cooler weather and massive old-growth redwood trees as you hike to the Muir Woods National Monument. The two most popular sights along the trail are Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove — don't forget your camera. Discover California's Cold War Past at the Nike Missile Site with a tour of the museum.
The parks conservancy offers four different campsites in different locations. You can reserve a spot online. Watch the stars from the group camping area in the Presidio.
Activities in the park
5 campgrounds in Golden Gate National Recreation Area
An amazing retreat into nature, Kirby Cove boasts the best view of the Golden Gate bridge. The best part? It's only a 20-30 minute drive from San Francisco. This campground is a walk-in that may be tough to reserve, but it's worth looking into if you’re looking to camp while in the city. Deer will wander through and raccoons might try to steal s Read more...
Hay everyone… Haypress Campground is sure to impress you! Not only are there no fees, but this flourishing green grassland is located in the secluded Tennessee Valley in the northern Marin headlands. We all know that the Marin headlands are drop-dead gorgeous, so come check it out! This is a great spot for some beginning backpacking experience!
Rob Hill Campground is a wild camping oasis in the heart of San Francisco. The campground claims the title of the only overnight campsite in the city! Perched above Baker Beach and the mighty Pacific, visitors will enjoy the campground’s wooded wilds set amidst a stunning eucalyptus grove. The campsites provided are designed for groups, and featur Read more...
You can see the breathtaking Golden Gate bridge and a the bay glistening below you from the Bicentennial Campground. Located in the heart of San Francisco, this is the best place in Golden Gate Park for some killer views. You can also grill at Battery Wallace, which is only a short walk away. Did we mention its free?
High up in the Gerbode Valley is the remote Hawk Camp… The best place to get away from the city. Watch the fog roll through the hill from atop Hawk Hill, or make like a bobcat up the Bobcat trail. This is definitely the place to go for backpacking. P. S. it’s free!
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