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Point Reyes National Seashore

InformationFeb 26, 2026

Water Interruption at Wildcat Campground and Glen Campground

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Park ClosureFeb 18, 2026

Drakes Beach Road open 10 am to 5 pm to better protect elephant seal pups.

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InformationDec 28, 2025

Annual closures to better protect elephant seal pups will be in effect from Dec. 15 until March 31.

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Waves wash in from the left onto a long, straight stretch of undeveloped, low-lying coastline.

Point Reyes Beach from the Point Reyes Lighthouse visitors' parking lot.

Photo: NPS Photo

About

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.

Activities

BikingCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingFishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingPaddlingKayaking
Junior Ranger Program
Wildlife Watching
Park Film
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store

Directions

Point Reyes is located along the west coast of California approximately 30 miles (50 km) north of San Francisco. Travelers may approach the park from the winding scenic Highway 1, either from the north or the south. Visitors can also reach the park via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or the Point Reyes/Petaluma Road.

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Weather

The moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a climate with no great extremes of heat or cold. Any season can bring interesting weather during your visit to Point Reyes National Seashore. Come prepared!

News

National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration Announce Proposed Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement for San Francisco Bay Area Parks
Dec 2, 2025

National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration Announce Proposed Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement for San Francisco Bay Area Parks

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service announce the availability of a proposed commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, and Point Reyes National Seashore. A 30-day public review period on the proposed agreement begins on December 2, 2025. Public comments can be submitted through the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment website from December 2, 2025, through January 2, 2026.

Point Reyes National Seashore Seeks Concessionaire to Provide Recreational Horse Services and Activities
Dec 1, 2025

Point Reyes National Seashore Seeks Concessionaire to Provide Recreational Horse Services and Activities

Point Reyes National Seashore is seeking proposals to provide guided horseback rides, horse boarding, and horse camp services at Five Brooks Stables and Five Brooks Horse Camp. The selected concessioner will provide these services over a 10-year term.