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Kirby Cove Campground, Sausalito, CA, 94965
Lat:37.8279021175
Lng:-122.490393465
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 15, 2026
Campground
Kirby Cove Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
Kirby Cove Campground, Sausalito, CA, 94965
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 15, 2026
Kirby Cove is the most popular campground in the Marin Headlands, with spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Enjoy a wooded setting, seclusion and protected campsites which were recently restored for all to enjoy. Campsites are available for use only by prior reservation but anyone can walk down the road to enjoy the vistas and picnic on the bluffs or beach. Campground is open March-November. $40.00/per campsite per night.
Kirby Cove Campground is open Spring - Fall. While you can still hike down to the cove during winter months, the campsites are not open for reservations during that time.
Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May - Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered.
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Food Storage Lockers
From HWY 101, take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. Follow signs for Marin Headlands, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight until you can turn left onto McCullough Road. Continue uphill until you hit the traffic cricle, and take the 2nd exit onto Conzelman Road. Travel downhil until you reach Battery Spencer. The dirt road to Kirby Cove will be behind the white service gate. Park in the parking lot at Kirby Cove.
Overnight Site Fee
Tent Only Nonelectric, each site can accommodate up to 10 people.
Group Picnic Fee
Group Picnic Area, a day-use only site that can accommodate up to 35 people.
Wheelchair Access
Sites 2, 5, and the Day Use Site.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
No RVs or trailers.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The Day Use Site is available as an accessible picnic site for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. Sites 2 and 5 are available as accessible campsites for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. If you want access to the lower gate so that you can drive closer to your ADA accessible campsite, please contact (415) 331-1540 for assistance.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
We no longer provide wheelbarrows at the campground.
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