The sandy shore of Kirby Cove.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Campsites
Location
Kirby Cove Campground
Conzelman Road
Sausalito, CA 94965
Fees
Hours
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.
Reservations
Reservations can be made up to six months before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 6-month booking window. Each overnight site permits a maximum of 10 people. The Day Use Site permits a maximum of 35 people. You can reserve directly from this page via a partnership with recreation.gov by clicking the green 'reserve' button. A recreation.gov account is required to make a reservation. Reservations for an overnight site are $40/night. For a group site, it is $75/night. There is no water at the campground. Bring your own water, soap, and hand sanitizer.
Make a Reservation →Directions
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.
Weather
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.
Accessibility
Sites 2, 5, and the Day Use Site.
Campfires are only permitted in provided fire rings. Gas stoves are permitted. Firewood must be brought from outside the park. Gathering on site is not allowed. Fire Danger: During Extreme Fire Danger Red Flag Days and "Spare the Air" Days, all fires will be banned. Only self-contained gas stoves will be permitted at designated campgrounds and picnic areas. We will email fire danger information (if applicable on the date of your reservation) to the email address you provide to recreation.gov upon making your reservation.
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No RVs or trailers.
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We no longer provide wheelbarrows at the campground.
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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.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground