Bicentennial Campground-Marin Headlands
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Bicentennial Campground on Conzelman Road, just south of Field Road and Rathbone Road intersection, Marin Headlands
Location: The parking area for Bicentennial Campground is just east of the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area. There are signs marking the service road down to the camping area, which is a moderate downhill walk from the main road.
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Bicentennial Campground information link (Recreation.gov):
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/272229
Bicentennial Campground information link (National Park Service):
https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/camping.htm
Bicentennial Campground information link (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy):
https://www.parksconservancy.org/services/bicentennial-camp
Distance:
The walk from the parking pull-off on Conzelman Road near the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area downhill to the actual campground area is about 100 yards. There are short trails around the periphery of the campground itself. For those wishing for long hikes, there are many miles of trails in the Marin Headlands to walk that can start from the Bicentennial Campground and picnic area, and a variety of trailheads a short drive from there. See Hike Search by Area for many other Marin Headlands hikes to try.
Considerations:
General note: All information is subject to change based on current health and safety guidelines.
• The Bicentennial Campground has its own parking area but cars are not allowed to park overnight without a permit.
• There is a portable toilet at the campground and there are vault toilets at the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area.
• Follow health, safety signs, and wildlife information signs, especially information on food storage and safety at the campground.
• Having a poison oak scrub like Technu is handy for any trail.
• As with any Bay Area outing, bring layers. You may be hot in the sun one moment and shivering under fog and a chilly breeze the next.
The trail:
For those who wish to go camping very close to San Francisco, the Bicentennial Campground in the Marin Headlands is one of the closest options. There are three campsites that include barbecue grills, food lockers and picnic tables. There is a portable toilet on site at the campground and vault toilets just up the hill at the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area slightly further along Conzelman Road.
We have never camped here, but have enjoyed walking around the camp area. There are great views across the water to San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge from the peripheral trails around the camping area. At the top of the hill, from the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area, there are stunning views of the rolling hills of the Marin Headlands.
For those who are not up for an overnight stay, the picnic area has broader views and more picnic area space. This location is also close to the Battery Wallace-Marin Headlands View Path walk, which offers even more amazing views across the water.
Those who like the hiking in this area might also check out other Marin Headlands hikes noted under Hike Search by Area.
(Bicentennial Campground-Marin Headlands Hike Notes were originally paired with the “View from the Other Side” Insights post.)
Check the Home page for the broader background story. Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page, and scroll to the bottom of each hike page to see full photo galleries.
If you’d like to support HikingAutism, check out the Support/Shop page! Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links. Feel free to share and follow on Facebook at HikingAutism, follow on Twitter at @HikingAutism and Instagram at lisalouis777
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Bicentennial Campground on Conzelman Road, just south of Field Road and Rathbone Road intersection, Marin Headlands
Location: The parking area for Bicentennial Campground is just east of the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area. There are signs marking the service road down to the camping area, which is a moderate downhill walk from the main road.
For all web links, if a link doesn’t jump directly, copy and paste into browser. (Information links may change. We do our best to update.)
Bicentennial Campground information link (Recreation.gov):
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/272229
Bicentennial Campground information link (National Park Service):
https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/camping.htm
Bicentennial Campground information link (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy):
https://www.parksconservancy.org/services/bicentennial-camp
Distance:
The walk from the parking pull-off on Conzelman Road near the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area downhill to the actual campground area is about 100 yards. There are short trails around the periphery of the campground itself. For those wishing for long hikes, there are many miles of trails in the Marin Headlands to walk that can start from the Bicentennial Campground and picnic area, and a variety of trailheads a short drive from there. See Hike Search by Area for many other Marin Headlands hikes to try.
Considerations:
General note: All information is subject to change based on current health and safety guidelines.
• The Bicentennial Campground has its own parking area but cars are not allowed to park overnight without a permit.
• There is a portable toilet at the campground and there are vault toilets at the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area.
• Follow health, safety signs, and wildlife information signs, especially information on food storage and safety at the campground.
• Having a poison oak scrub like Technu is handy for any trail.
• As with any Bay Area outing, bring layers. You may be hot in the sun one moment and shivering under fog and a chilly breeze the next.
The trail:
For those who wish to go camping very close to San Francisco, the Bicentennial Campground in the Marin Headlands is one of the closest options. There are three campsites that include barbecue grills, food lockers and picnic tables. There is a portable toilet on site at the campground and vault toilets just up the hill at the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area slightly further along Conzelman Road.
We have never camped here, but have enjoyed walking around the camp area. There are great views across the water to San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge from the peripheral trails around the camping area. At the top of the hill, from the Bicentennial Camp Picnic Area, there are stunning views of the rolling hills of the Marin Headlands.
For those who are not up for an overnight stay, the picnic area has broader views and more picnic area space. This location is also close to the Battery Wallace-Marin Headlands View Path walk, which offers even more amazing views across the water.
Those who like the hiking in this area might also check out other Marin Headlands hikes noted under Hike Search by Area.
(Bicentennial Campground-Marin Headlands Hike Notes were originally paired with the “View from the Other Side” Insights post.)
Check the Home page for the broader background story. Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page, and scroll to the bottom of each hike page to see full photo galleries.
If you’d like to support HikingAutism, check out the Support/Shop page! Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links. Feel free to share and follow on Facebook at HikingAutism, follow on Twitter at @HikingAutism and Instagram at lisalouis777
