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Slide Ranch

Hosted by Slide · Muir Beach, California
18 sites · Tent, Lodging · 134 acres
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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. Slide Ranch is located on the Marin coast, on land that has a rich history in connecting people to food. The Coast 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. Slide Ranch camping fees directly fund scholarships for youth programs throughout the year. Slide Ranch is an unpaved ranch environment. Our trails and garden paths 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. Minors aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed; service animals are permitted. We do not have showering facilities or flush toilets. Water in all Slide Ranch taps is potable for refilling water bottles/jugs. Soap is provided for hand washing. Slide Ranch does not have any concessions on site. Camping is not supported by the on-site staff. Per current GGNRA regulations, campfires and open flames of any kind are not allowed.
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Dome Meadow Campsites

96%
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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. Self check-in. Be sure to thoroughly review site rules! At the campsite, there is a Geodesic Dome for food storage and heating up water. We strongly suggest you bring food that does not require cooking. When many campers are on site, there may not be sufficient space for everyone to meal prep and cook inside the dome. There are 4 burners for stovetop cooking. Sleeping inside the dome is prohibited. Camping is not supported by Slide Ranch staff.
No campfires
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No pets
No showers
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Upper Meadow Campsites (Weeknights Only)

100%
(17)
Tent site · Sleeps 5
This is a special listing for weeknight trips Monday through Thursday nights. The Upper 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 up to two groups; upon arrival campers may set up camp anywhere in the upper meadow. The Upper Meadow is the small meadow closest to the Dome trail. Self check-in. Be sure to thoroughly review site rules! At the campsite, there is a Geodesic Dome for food storage and heating up water. We strongly suggest you bring food that does not require cooking. When many campers are on site, there may not be sufficient space for everyone to meal prep and cook inside the dome. There are 4 burners for stovetop cooking. Sleeping inside the dome is prohibited. Camping is not supported by Slide Ranch staff.
No campfires
Toilet
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No pets
No showers
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Quail Hill Winter Tent Camping #1

Booked 3 times
Tent site · Sleeps 3
Quail Hill sits in a cypress grove overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The site is an easy 5 minute walk from our visitor parking lot. Bring your own tent and camping gear. Quail Hill offers three platforms to pitch tents on; the platforms are 10ft x 10ft so please keep that in mind when considering what tent to bring. Self check-in. Be sure to thoroughly review site rules! Quail Hill does not have showering facilities or flush toilets. Porta Potties are available across from the barn, near our kiosk, as well as at the Yurt. There is no access to a kitchen. Liquid fuel-based camp stoves are permitted so long as they meet the following criteria: 1. Stoves can be turned on and off. 2. Stoves may only be used on picnic tables provided by Slide Ranch so long as the table is at least 10’ from vegetation and the ground beneath and around the table is devoid of burnable vegetation. BBQs and fires (of any kind) are not permitted. Hand washing stations (all potable water) are located nearby with an additional potable water source located at the beginning of the trail leading up to Quail Hill. Camping is not supported by Slide Ranch staff.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Quail Hill Winter Tent Camping #2

Booked 1 time
Tent site · Sleeps 3
Quail Hill sits in a cypress grove overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The site is an easy 5 minute walk from our visitor parking lot. Bring your own tent and camping gear. Quail Hill offers three platforms to pitch tents on; the platforms are 10ft x 10ft so please keep that in mind when considering what tent to bring. Self check-in. Be sure to thoroughly review site rules! Quail Hill does not have showering facilities or flush toilets. Porta Potties are available across from the barn, near our kiosk, as well as at the Yurt. There is no access to a kitchen. Liquid fuel-based camp stoves are permitted so long as they meet the following criteria: 1. Stoves can be turned on and off. 2. Stoves may only be used on picnic tables provided by Slide Ranch so long as the table is at least 10’ from vegetation and the ground beneath and around the table is devoid of burnable vegetation. BBQs and fires (of any kind) are not permitted. Hand washing stations (all potable water) are located nearby with an additional potable water source located at the beginning of the trail leading up to Quail Hill. Camping is not supported by Slide Ranch staff.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Upper Meadow Campsites (Weekends)

Booked 4 times
Tent site · Sleeps 5
This is a special listing for weekend trips Friday through Sunday nights. The Upper 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 up to two groups; upon arrival campers may set up camp anywhere in the upper meadow. The Upper Meadow is the small meadow closest to the Dome trail. Self check-in. Be sure to thoroughly review site rules! At the campsite, there is a Geodesic Dome for food storage and heating up water. We strongly suggest you bring food that does not require cooking. When many campers are on site, there may not be sufficient space for everyone to meal prep and cook inside the dome. There are 4 burners for stovetop cooking. Sleeping inside the dome is prohibited. Camping is not supported by Slide Ranch staff.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No showers
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Lodging

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Quail Hill #1

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 4
Quail Hill sits in a cypress grove overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The site is an easy 5 minute walk from our visitor parking lot. Quail Hill offers three platform canvas tents with two cots included in each tent. Self check-in. Be sure to thoroughly review site rules! Plan to bring food that does not require cooking. Camp stoves and BBQs are not permitted. Hand washing stations and spigots with potable water are nearby. Camping is not supported by Slide Ranch staff.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Quail Hill #2

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 3
Quail Hill sits in a cypress grove overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The site is an easy 5 minute walk from our visitor parking lot. Quail Hill offers three platform canvas tents with two cots included in each tent. Self check-in. Be sure to thoroughly review site rules! Plan to bring food that does not require cooking. Camp stoves and BBQs are not permitted. Hand washing stations and spigots with potable water are nearby. Camping is not supported by Slide Ranch staff.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Reviews

96% Recommend156 ratings · 105 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
Incredibly beautiful, but…!
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Slide Ranch and the campsite were so beautiful and we enjoyed an amazing sunset dinner looking out over the ocean, and viewing stars as they came out and other people played guitar and sang nearby. Probably around 10-11pm as we were falling asleep, there was a crazy wind that kicked up and destroyed several peoples’ tents, damaged our own, sending most campers packing out in the middle of the night. We stuck it out along with a small handful of hardy folks but barely slept due to hunkering down in our now-concave tents shuddering violently during what sounded like a crazy squall lasting most the night. This was with my noise cancelling earbuds in my ears! We heard the night before was windless and peaceful and so learned that early November can be unpredictable, even if things look calm at the onset. The dome was wonderful to have the use of for cooking and we met sweet people who also inspired us with coastal camping culinary ideas. Outhouse was clean and did the job, and at one point just after sunset saw a great horned owl perch briefly atop the structure.
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Dorothy B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
November Camping
Tent · With kids ·
Upper Meadow Campsites (Weekends)
Tough first camping trip with a 2 year old, primarily because of the 1/4 mile hike-in and no car access, but we still had a blast. We only completed 1 of 2 nights due to excessive rain and the area getting mucky. Bring pre-made 'just add water' meals (Sports Basement has a ton) and a few gallons of your own water. We brought 2 canvas wagons to haul in gear. There's an open shed to protect your gear if it does rain. We loved the views and being the only folks camping there (though hikers did come up to the area throughout the late afternoon). Packing up and out took us 3 hours with our 2 year old, so we'd prefer a different spot for camping at this age range next time. No major complaints about the site itself!
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Marissa W.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Family camping, farm & the coast!
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Always a dream to camp with my family at Slide Ranch. My son has been camping here since he was a toddler so he feels right at home. We set up camp and immediately headed down to the tide pools as the sun set. Warm and clear, though it was a windy start to the night so come prepared with layers and tent stakes. As we headed out, my son asked if we could promise to come back more often 💚
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Vanessa C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
The property is so special! This was a great little getaway. Beautiful views and walking paths all around. Exploring the boneyard was very cool. If you have kids, they will play in that area for hours. I would love to return.
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Colleen B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Gorgeous Pacific Coast Camping
Tent · Group trip ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Unbeatable views, location, and wonderful trails. I also loved having the rolling carts to help get stuff to the site and the potable water coolers at the dome. I will be back. The only thing I think would be nice would be a privat place to hang up solar shower for people who are motivated to byo solar shower bag and fill up with water at the trailhead. Because the only limiting factor of not wanting to stay longer was feeling grimy.
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Lori T.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Quail Hill
Quail Hill #1
I was the only camper! I weathered 3 hours of rain and wind to spend a night on Quail Hill. By 5 pm it had cleared and the morning was absolutely clear, calm and blue. I hiked all the trails and liked the Muir Beach Overlook, 1.4 miles. It's a gradual up with memorable views of the coast and ocean the whole way. Tent #1 held up in the wind, had two cots and two camp chairs. Spectacular views and the sound of the ocean all night. 5 minutes from the parking lot, downhill and then up a short steep path. It felt private. Loved it.
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Lucy S.
8 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Such a beautiful, accessible site! It feels remote when you’re out there, but it’s a short walk from your car. Slide ranch provides wheelbarrows so you can take your belongings to the campsite. I highly recommend this campsite if you have children and want to get the experience of Camping..
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Brandy B.
6 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· October 2025
Didn’t make it!
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Unfortunately I was ill on the day of my camping trip to Slide Ranch and was unable to go. Because this occurred a day before my trip, I was unfortunately not allowed to reschedule. But I hope to visit Slide Ranch in the future,
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Edward B.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Slide Ranch was so beautiful, peaceful, and easy to find.
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Natalie L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
This place rocks!
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Came through on an overnight bicycle tour The Dome Campsite is right up there with Kirby Cove campsite # 1 and the "rope swing/cliff camp" on the Lost Coast beach thru-hike for fantastic California coastal camping. Good stuff and recommended. Enjoy!
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Theodore W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
LOVE this place!!! Private and right on the coast. Fantastic kitchen Dome and plenty of room.
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Chris M.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Quail Hill #1
Beautiful spot overlooking the ocean. Only downside was that the portapotties were a bit of a walk away, but were spotless. Highly recommend.
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Paula F.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Dome Meadow Campsites
I got confused by the Yurt, which is not the dome. You need to go on the dome trail past the cypress grove/boneyard. I wheeled my gear in, so it's not a difficult path. There's one toilet with saw dust, and it smelled better than most. The Dome has everything you need for cooking and eating, so you don't need to bring that. Do carry any needed water. The place itself is a farm and event venue, so it's interesting and unique, but that's all far from the campsite, so it shouldn't effect you. I found the price to be high, but that may also be why there was no one else there.
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Nathan K.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Quail Hill #2
Slide ranch is perfectly situated near SF on the coast. Beautiful views, great hikes nearby. Loved seeing some of the ranch animals. Highway 1 is a touch closer than ideal, and you can hear some traffic noise, but overall great spot. We’ll definitely be back!
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Chris S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Slide Ranch was so magical and I cant wait to go back. I was thrown off by the parking and walking situation along with how the campsites were set up, but it was completely worth it.
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Kelly M.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Best campsite within 30mins of SF?
With kids ·
Quail Hill #2
Beautiful campsite on the coastal slope of mount tamalpais with views and sounds of the ocean to lull you to sleep at night.
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Eoin M.
13 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Amazing view!
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Loved the view! Best view campsite. The dome was a little rugged and just had two stove tops which looked really old. The dome could use some work. We got our own food and thank god for that. Beware of poison oak. Other than that best view campsite! Sleeping next to ocean waves was so amazing. We even saw Milky Way galaxy!
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Harshita K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
With kids ·
Quail Hill #1
Loved our stay! Absolutely stunning view! Easy to get to, clean, comfortable, kids (3 and 4) loved it so much. Hammocks were lovely. The only bummer was not having access to any device/burner to make coffee or warm anything and there are strict rules against bringing any sort of stove or heating apparatus. But otherwise it’s well worth it!
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Sarah S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Amazing, of Course
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
This is a truly stunning site that supports an important nonprofit connecting kids to nature. Camping is right above the ocean, sunsets are magnificent, and there are tide pools at the foot of the trail leading from the campsite to the water. Sound travels between campers because of the open nature of the site, so I'd recommend earplugs during busy season weekends incase you have chatty neighbors :)
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Andy K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
1000/10 would go back!
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Quick and easy trail to the campsite, although it took a bit at first to figure out where to go. Nice meadow, BEAUTIFUL view! The dome is very well equipped, and like the descriptions say, it's hard to fully cook stuff, but for a quick heat up using a pan or using the kettle for hot water, it's perfect. The nights can get cold, wet, and windy, so make sure you have extra layers. There are a bunch of mini trails surrounding the meadow that allows you to further explore the area. Also nice milky way view at night!
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Izumi S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
We had a great time at Slide Ranch near the dome. It was super well maintained, felt safe, and absolutely beautiful! There was one other family there, but plenty of space for everyone. I had a couple bars of reception in most places which was nice! Would totally go again!
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Maddie M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Absolutely beautiful camp, secluded but close enough for a quick weekend getaway. Highly recommend the Owl Trail, beautiful views and a fun hike to Muir Beach overlook
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William W.
7 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
This was hands down one of the most wonderful hip camp locations I’ve ever been too. Great views and cute little rocky beach nested below the site. Hike from parking lot to camp site wasn’t too bad at all, although I am an avid hiker. Slide Ranch’s mission as a non-profit is also very admirable.
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Lazaro C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Camping with the best views!
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
We loved staying at Slide Ranch! We don't have a car and we were actually able to Uber in! The campsite is a short 10-15 minute walk from the parking area. You'll get to see cute ranch animals on the way! The meadow itself is spacious and has amazing views. The beach is also a 10 minute hike! The dome stove was functional and we found all of the equipment satisfactory. Surprisingly, I had cell service almost throughout the camping area. I think our only issue was the privyy as a toilet. Not sure what the best solution would be, but maybe the compost toilet could be more organized/maintained. No campfires so that also takes away from the experience a bit :( But overall, this was a great experience!
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Priya I.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Great place to camp. Slide ranch is a popular destination as an educational farm, so it felt special to be able to call it home for 2 nights. The view is unparalleled. Pacific ocean during the day, Milky Way at night. We camped during a warm weekend, so we especially noticed the lack of trees at the campground area, but by dusk there was a nice breeze, and fog on our last morning. The dome offered shade, fortunately, and I was glad to have access to the stove and sink in there for meal prep. The tide pools/coast access were only a 10 minute walk away, which was an amazing diversion. It's about a 15 walk, with some small hills, from the parking lot to the campsite, and the provided wheelbarrows were helpful for the gear. Most other hipcampers had backpacking setups, but with our full car camping set, I needed 2 trips to schlep everything. The staff were super kind and hospitable, and helped refill the water jugs on one night.
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Eric L.
10 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
The camping experience was just amazing. The directions are clear and the location is perfect. We enjoyed beautiful sunset. My kid had fun
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Shiv B.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Slide Ranch was a magical place to camp! The dome campsite overlook the stunning north coast, a short hike to a tide pool and a grave of whale bones. We even saw a few shooting stars in the night sky. We went with a crew of friends and kids 3- 9years and they had the most fun looking for crabs, milking goats and running around the meadow! Thank you so much for a memorable weekend.
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Alice H.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
It was beautiful. Loved being so close to Stinson, too! We will definitely be back.
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Kelly S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Great stay!
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Great spot and a lot of things to do around the campsite! Be vigilant of mountain lions. I know they normally tend to avoid people but hearing them at dawn from our tent was a bit frightening ( I am a sensitive NYC girl to be fair😂). Other than that I had a great time. The views were beautiful the bathrooms were clean and I loved the garden and small hike to the tide pools!
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Alex M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Pretty cliff views
Tent ·
Dome Meadow Campsites
Unique camp site at an education center! Love the views at from the site. It was a full house this weekend where we had 9 other groups camping with us but it was spacious and didn’t feel crowded. The directions for getting into the campsite wasn’t the clearest but just follow the dome trail to the end (no other turns) once on trail. Also appreciated getting to go on and explore other trails around the campsite as well.
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Wendilin H.
2 reviews

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