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Bicentennial Campground

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National Park Service
3Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
3Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. There is a moderate short hill to climb to/from the campground from the parking area, which means car or RV camping is not allowed. It is downhill to the site and uphill back to the parking area.  Recreation The Marin Headlands is noted for its great hiking, and many trails with scenic views are close by. Rodeo Beach is about 1.5 miles away. Point Bonita Lighthouse and the historic Nike Site are within walking distance. Facilities From the parking area, Bicentennial Campground is 200 yards down a moderately steep, packed dirt trail. Many campers carry supplies down from their vehicles in carts or wagons. Bicentennial Campground has three campsites each accommodating up to three guests. Barbecue grills, food lockers and picnic tables are provided. There is no water available at Bicentennial Campground - campers need to bring any water necessary for drinking/cooking/etc. The campground has a portable restroom on site and a pit toilet is located 0.5 miles away at Bicentennial Picnic Area.  Natural Features The campground is secluded amongst a cypress tree grove and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city of San Francisco. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540. Nearby Attractions Bicentennial Campground is a short walk from the Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Nike Missile Site. Also close by are some of the many 20th century coastal defense gun batteries and the city of San Francisco. Charges & Cancellations Refer to Recreation.gov policy on changes and cancellations. To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at 877-444-6777.

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Party limit
3
Vehicle limit
3
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
0

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The campsite mix

Tent Only Nonelectric
3

Operator directions

From San Francisco (travelling north): Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take exit 442 onto Alexander Avenue. This will be the exit after the Vista Point. Continue straight for a few hundred feet, and then turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left.  From Marin (travelling south): From US-101 South, take the last exit before the Golden Gate Bridge onto Alexander Avenue. Turn right at the stop sign and continue straight for about a quarter mile, until you can turn left onto Bunker Road. Travel through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and continue straight for approximately 2 miles on Bunker Road. Turn left onto Field Road, and drive less than 0.5 miles uphill and make a left turn onto Rathbone Road. There will then be an immediate right onto a one-way road. You will see signs for Bicentennial Camground. Parallel park on the road or park in the small dirt pull-out to the left.

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 01
BICENTENNIAL
Source updated: 2025-12-06
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
3 people
3 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 02
BICENTENNIAL
Source updated: 2025-12-06
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
3 people
3 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 03
BICENTENNIAL
Source updated: 2025-12-06
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
3 people
3 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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