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Slide Ranch Campsites

95%
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44 reviews
 · Muir Beach, Marin, California
134 acres hosted by Slide Ranch 5.
12 tent sites
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Slide Ranch is a nonprofit organization established in 1970, becoming one of the first Park Partners in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The tent-only campsite area is 1/4 mile hike (about 10 minutes, mostly-flat) from the parking lot and is not accessible by vehicle. Campers must park in the designated parking lot and hike into the campsite area. We provide wheelbarrows to help transport your personal items to the area. Campers are not permitted to sleep in their cars, vans, or campers in the parking lot. Minors aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult; no drop offs or pick ups permitted. No pets allowed; service animals are permitted. Tents and gear are not included; please bring and pitch your own tents. Bring your own food (there is a cooler and dry food storage container) or plan to enjoy dining in Muir Beach. We do not have showering facilities or flush toilets. A composting toilet is at the campsite and Porta-potties are available around the property. Soap is provided for hand washing. Water in all Slide Ranch taps is potable for refilling water bottles/jugs. There is no running water at the campsite but there will be containers of water for use in hand washing, dish washing, and limited for drinking. Slide Ranch does not have any concessions on site. Please plan to bring any snacks or picnic items you’d like to enjoy while enjoying the ranch. Per GGNRA regulations, campfires and open flames of any kind are not allowed out at the campsite meadow or inside the Geodesic Dome as there is no running water. Portable camp stoves and BBQs are strictly prohibited. Cooking is only allowed on the provided propane stove located inside the Dome. Please bring whatever items you need to prepare and enjoy your meals. Slide Ranch is located on the Marin coast, on land that has a rich history in connecting people to food. The Miwok once fished and foraged for food at this site, and in the late 19th century Portuguese dairy farmers purchased the land and produced milk and butter for residents of San Francisco. In 1969, 134 acres of this fertile coastline were rescued from commercial development and purchased by the Nature Conservancy. Slide Ranch offers camping to fund summer camp scholarships and other programs throughout the year.
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Dome Meadow Campsites

94% (49)
Tent site · Sleeps 5
The Dome Meadow Campsites are located in a flat grassy area (approximately a 1/4 mile hike from the parking lot) on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This is a dispersed tent camping area for multiple groups; upon arrival campers may set up camp anywhere in the meadow. • Camping at Slide Ranch is not supported by the on-site staff. Campers must pack out all waste and recyclables and leave no trace.  • Camp hosts are available via phone Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Any communication outside of these hours will not get a response until the next business day. • No pets allowed; service animals are permitted. • Camp stoves and BBQs are not permitted. There are no concessions/food on-site. Our communal geodesic dome is available for food storage and meal prep. We strongly recommend you bring food that does not require cooking, however, there is a propane stove located inside the Dome for cooking/heating up water. • There are no showering facilities or flush toilets. There is a composting toilet stocked with toilet paper at the campsite. (THE COMPOSTING TOILET IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED!) • There is no running water at the campsite. Hand-washing water and soap is provided.  • There are sinks and spigots with potable water in the central ranch area near the parking lot trailhead that campers can use for filling up water bottles before hiking into the campsite. • Tents and gear are not included; please bring and pitch your own tents. Accessibility: We have one ADA parking spot within the main ranch, across from our Farm to Table Teaching Center. We have an ADA accessible restroom and portapotty available on-site. If you require assistance, please call us ahead of your trip so we can accommodate you. Slide Ranch is an unpaved ranch environment. Our trails, garden paths, and animal enclosures all consist of uneven, sloping terrain, often muddy or soft ground during the winter season, and may be challenging to access for visitors with significant mobility restrictions.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table
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10 dispersed sites
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Upper Meadow Campsites (Weeknights Only)

100% (2)
Tent site · Sleeps 5
This is a special listing for weeknight trips Monday through Thursday nights. Campers may check-in anytime after 3pm and must checkout by 9am to accommodate our summer camp programming. You will only have access to the "Upper Meadow" which has limited space. The meadow is a 1/4 mile hike from the parking lot. This is a dispersed tent camping area for up to two groups; upon arrival campers may set up camp anywhere in the upper meadow. • Camping at Slide Ranch is not supported by the on-site staff. Campers must pack out all waste and recyclables and leave no trace.  • Camp hosts are available via phone Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Any communication outside of these hours will not get a response until the next business day. • No pets allowed; service animals are permitted. • Camp stoves and BBQs are not permitted. There are no concessions/food on-site. Our communal geodesic dome is available for food storage and meal prep. We strongly recommend you bring food that does not require cooking, however, there is a propane stove located inside the Dome for cooking/heating up water. • There are no showering facilities or flush toilets. There is a composting toilet stocked with toilet paper at the campsite and additional Port-a-Potties at the main ranch area. (THE COMPOSTING TOILET IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED!) • There is no running water at the campsite. Hand-washing water and soap is provided.  • There are sinks and spigots with potable water in the central ranch area near the parking lot trailhead that campers can use for filling up water bottles before hiking into the campsite. • Tents and gear are not included; please bring and pitch your own tents. Accessibility: We have one ADA parking spot within the main ranch, across from our Farm to Table Teaching Center. We have an ADA accessible restroom and portapotty available on-site. If you require assistance, please call us ahead of your trip so we can accommodate you. Slide Ranch is an unpaved ranch environment. Our trails, garden paths, and animal enclosures all consist of uneven, sloping terrain, often muddy or soft ground during the winter season, and may be challenging to access for visitors with significant mobility restrictions.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No showers
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2 dispersed sites

Reviews

95% Recommend66 ratings · 44 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Upper Meadow Campsites (Weeknights Only)
One of a kind campsite. Loved the simplicity of everything.
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Katharine B.
9 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Wow. Pretty unique and amazing.
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Probably the single most beautiful campsite I have had. Looking out over the Pacific. We had it to ourselves and that was great. It would be cramped at full capacity but still one of your few chances to camp with this sort of view. Cooking setup was totally fine for making pasta with pre made sauce. Hike in is long enough to make it real but there were carts. We brought in "car camping lite" gear not backpacking weight. Instructions were clear and extensive. All good.
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William K.
18 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Stunning views and wonderful trails. My 5-year old and I had a great time camping here and enjoyed seeing the animals and exploring the rocky tide pools and trails. It was the biggest adventure of his life so far and he can't stop talking about it. The staff we met was so friendly and my kid even got to help milk a goat. The soothing ocean sound helped us sleep well and we enjoyed having breakfast in the dome where we made coffee and hot chocolate. It's definitely not glamping; there are few amenities and it's a bit of a trek to get to the campsite but we loved that as we felt more connected to nature and had privacy.
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Johannes K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
The location, views, and accessibility were perfect. Just that Wright mix of roughing it and ease.
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John Patrick D.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
absolutely stunning. the kitchen was very useful and thoughtfully stocked. kind, quiet, and respectful neighbors and you can’t beat the views!! campsite also connects to plenty of hiking trails nearby :)
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Amber W.
7 reviews
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· May 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Slide ranch was great! Get there early to claim a good spot at the site with ocean views if that is what you’re looking for! We went tent camping, but make sure to pack in backpacks so that you can easily get your gear to the site.
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Brooke E.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Incredibly epic place to camp with goats and sheep to welcome you and amazing views.
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Addison T.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Incredible Views
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
This is one of the most beautiful Hipcamps I've been to - what an incredible privilege to have views of some of California's most beautiful coastline all to ourselves. Parking is easy, with a handy water fill-up station at the beginning of the trailhead. From there, it's a short, flat hike along the coast to your site. We lucked out with sun, but the dome offers some protection against wind and fog if needed. The composting toilet is clean and stocked with TP, and the picnic tables are great for meal prep. You're about 10 mins from Stinson if you choose to eat in town. There are several trails on the land, including one down to some cool tide pools. Otherwise, you're minutes from all the beautiful trails GGNRA has to offer! Can't wait to come back!
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Madison K.
44 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Magical campsites overlooking ocean
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Slide Ranch is one of the most beautiful (if not THE most beautiful) campsite in the Bay Area. The camping meadow is a fully dispersed tent-only area overlooking the pacific ocean and only a short (1/4 mile) hike from the parking area. Once you hike your gear into the site you'll find a dome shelter (for food prep) and a composting toilet in the meadow. There is no running water at the site which means no open flame stoves or bbqs allowed. (Slide Ranch is located with GGNRA) I camped on a weeknight and basically had the meadow to myself, only one other Hipcamper group was present. On weekends I'd expect less privacy and more of a communal feeling.
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Julian B.
122 reviews
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· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Absolutely beautiful location! Slide Ranch itself is a unique gem. The campsite area is great. My only issue was with the Dome kitchen (you have to cook there as no fires or flames are allowed elsewhere). The Dome was dirty, dusty, and clearly had birds, mice, etc. I understand that it's difficult to keep critters out, but it made eating there unpleasant. It just felt generally unhygienic. I suggest bringing food that does not need to be cooked or prepped if possible. There are tables to eat outside, but if the weather doesn't cooperate, you'll need to eat inside the dome. For the price of camping there, I would expect more from the food prep/cooking area.
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Annie O.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
BEAUTIFUL.
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Tent camping next to the ocean was beautiful. Directions and expectations were clear. Others also enjoying this site were friendly. Camping area was clean and the cooking area was functional and quaint. If you wondered in the bushes, there are ticks, so be careful. Also, 'nature pee' (per host request) is difficult since there aren't many trees around
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Mel&Jay T.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
This was the prettiest campsite I've ever stayed at...I will be coming back! It is dispersed camping so you are around other campers, but those around us were sweet and very respectful. It is also about a 10-15 minute walk from the car, but we had our backpacking packs and used a wagon that they provided for some extra things which was perfect. The walk to the beach we took before sunset was remarkable. Highly recommend!
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Rachel D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Beautiful, tranquil site. The tidepools were awesome, great location for stunning hikes.
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Katy S.
4 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· February 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
I didn't realize how far the walk would be from the parking lot to the campsite. The campsite was also really muddy so I ended up not camping there.
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Raquel D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
It’s perfect place for kids to see animals and feeds them and I had a great time’s in camping area very nice a beautiful view and Clean and quiet very nice dome with stove and sink everything you need for camping I love it so much and for sure I will go there again
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Behzad N.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Amazing camping experience
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Loved this site! It was my first time backpacking ever and first time solo camping. I felt very safe as a woman by herself due to the proximity of other campers and families. There wasn’t any sort of check in process though and it wasn’t clear where the trail went so I got lost for a while. The hike in is around 10-15 mins and is absolutely gorgeous. I loved my time here and I will definitely come back!
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Sara G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Special nook on the coast
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
A truly special place overlooking the pacific with incredible views and a lovely beach down below.
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Riley P.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
What an incredibly beautiful spot. The folks who were there were so helpful. My cousin was here from Germany, and got to watch the sunset over the Pacific for the first time ever at this stunning site. Would pack a little lighter next time, but DEFINITELY coming back.
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Dan R.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Gorgeous, not car camping
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
It's hard to ask for a more gorgeous place to camp. The view overlooking the Pacific Ocean is incredible. The spot is remote which means it’s quiet. All you hear is ocean waves and animal calls. Great base camp for exploring Mt. Tam, Muir Woods, Muir Beach. It’s right next to the ocean so be prepared for lots of condensation in your tent, especially if you have a single wall. Composting toilet is convenient for pooping but you can’t pee in it. Finding a nearby bush that wasn’t visible from any of the campsites/kitchen was a bit of a challenge. Kitchen has a good stove and plates/utensils/cookware but no mugs or cups. It also has basins, soap, and jugs of non-potable water for dishes. However, there’s no potable water so you have to carry in everything you need or be prepared to walk back out to the trailhead for refills. Speaking of, the campsite’s nearly a half mile from the parking lot over an uneven dirt trail along the side of the hill. It’s a very pleasant 10 minute walk if you’re unencumbered. It's mostly flat but just barely wide enough for the provided wheelbarrows which I didn’t use but saw in action. Even with the wheelbarrows, I wouldn’t bring a typical car camping setup here. I hiked in with my backpacking pack as well as a daypack and 5L of water which was fine but I’ll definitely pack lighter next time. In hindsight, this is a great, low-stakes place to test a backpacking setup. I can’t wait to come back!
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Evan D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Ocean Front Camping
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
I loved Slide Ranch Dome Meadow! It was a super beautiful place right on the ocean front. Campers should be aware tho that the site is a bit far from the parking lot (about 1/2 mile) which was no issue for me but families and people with any disabilities should be aware. The dome (Kitchen) was rustic had the minimum but yet useful equipments (I did not use need to use it). I am definitely going back and I highly recommend it.
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Khaled B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
This place is awesome
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
This place is seriously magical. Windswept ocean view, path to tide pools with all kinds of creatures, plus a working farm/ranch with ducks, chickens, goats, bees, garden, whalebones, etc. Paradise for curious kids! Will definitely be coming back.
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Kashuo B.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2024
Quirky, magical, not for everyone
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
The campsite is absolutely magical! We had it completely to ourselves on a weeknight in August and really enjoyed the spectacular view and watching whales, bunnies, and quail from next to our tent! The "10 minute walk" from the parking is longer, hillier, and more difficult than I expected, especially for my out of shape self and lugging all of our bulky stuff in a wheelbarrow, and the trail is lined with poison oak. I recommend packing light with backpacking gear instead of car camping gear if you have it. The cooking dome includes a stove (although we didn't try using it) but you'll need to bring your own pots, pans and dishes. Dishwashing and hand washing stations with water are provided. They don't want you to pee in the pit toilet and intruct you to pee out in the open. If that's too naturey for you, this might not be your kind of place. But as impossible as it is to book a site at a public campground in the area, this will be a good option for some. As an added bonus, my 6 year old LOVED meeting the goats and sheep and exploring the garden, and the staff were absolutely lovely to him as he talked their ears off.
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Megan L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Nice site, cool program to support!
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Overall its a lovely location and we would recommend it! It's fun to meet the goats, tour the garden, and the trails on the property are pleasant. They would benefit from more clarity on what they provide at the site when booking and when you are there. There are rules that are written on certain signage but would be better to know in advance. For example you are not supposed to bring a camp stove or have any open flames at all (but they have a structure with stoves inside you can use). Other groups camping had not been told to not bring camp stove (told no fires - but not the no open flames at all). It is also about 1/3 mile hike to the site so we found it best to pack as if backpacking as opposed to using a wheelbarrow.
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Gillian A.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Slide Ranch Dome campsite was exquisite. Excellent tide pooling. no big scary cliffs. perfect for little ones.
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Nina M.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Dome Meadow Campsites
Such a beautiful spot. A glorious getaway. Went with a group with small kids and pre-teens and all had a lovely time. Thank you Slide Ranch for sharing!!
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Hannah M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Beautiful site. Slide ranch rules and Mount Tam is king. Lovely peaceful and very private. Thank you! Tick-beware
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Lisa B.
28 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Such a beautiful campsite! We saw lizards, quail families, bunnies, and whales breaching during our stay. 180⁰ views of the ocean, and we had a full golden moon. The hike out was longer than expected, which was only a problem because we kept questioning if we were going the right way. Otherwise a great time.
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Christina P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
A magical evening! Loved hearing the ocean all night and the birds in the morning. Loved the tidal pools.
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Kim S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Best campsite ever
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
The views were beautiful and the dome was so cozy. A relatively private spot with some visitors throughout the day. If you’re looking to get away from the city for a few days I’d highly recommend going to Slide Ranch!
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Georgia B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
1st time camping here for one night and my wife and I loved it. 10-15min semi flat hike to the site. Shared some for cooking and stuff. 5-10 walk to the beach. Beware of the poison oak and ticks. (Had one on my back when I got home) . Has a wonderful farm with all kinds of farm animals. Great place for youth. Best of all it’s a non-profit with proceeds going towards education. Two thumbs up.
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Mike F.
1 year on Hipcamp

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Muir Beach, Marin, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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