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Haypress Campground

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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Upcoming Availability

11 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

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Mon, Jul 27

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Tue, Jul 28

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Wed, Jul 29

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Thu, Jul 30

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley. This primitive hike-in campground has five overnight sites that accommodate up to four guests, and one group overnight site that accommodates up to 25 guests. Haypress Campground spans over a large grassy swath that is lined by eucalyptus trees.

max Stay

3 nights

max Concurrent Stay

3 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

This primitive hike-in campground has five overnight sites that accommodate up to four guests, and one group overnight site that accommodates up to 25 guests. Water must be packed in, and trash must be packed out. There is no water available at this campground. Each campsite has a tent pad and a food locker, and the group site has two picnic tables. The campground has two vault toilets in total. There is generally no cellphone service at the campground or at the Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot. Please be prepared for a 1 mile walk from the parking area to Haypress Campground. The trail is flat and partially paved/partially packed dirt.

Natural Features

Haypress Campground spans over a large grassy swath that is lined by eucalyptus trees. California quails frequent the area, and raptors are often soaring overhead. Deer, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats share this open space. The geology that underlies Tennessee Valley is unique and world-renowned; for example, outcrops of radiolarian ribbon chert that line the trails are frequently admired by visitors from near and far. 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. Lightweight summer clothes are rarely comfortable to wear at Haypress Campground.

Recreation

Tennessee Valley and the Marin Headlands are noted for great hiking, and trails are often populated with hikers regardless of the time of the year. Consider hiking to Tennessee Beach (2 miles), Muir Beach (3.5 miles), historic Battery Townsley (3.5 miles), or Rodeo Beach (4 miles). Contact the Marin Headlands Rangers at (415)-331-1540 to inquire about a ranger-led program or guided hike during your stay.

Nearby Attractions

The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of fun and interesting things to do and see. The 150-year-old Point Bonita Lighthouse (a secret jewel of the Bay Area) and the historic Cold War era Nike Missile Site are just a 20-minute drive away from the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot. Awe-inspiring Muir Woods National Monument, with its old-growth coastal redwood forest and numerous hiking trails, is a 25-minute drive. Mount Tamalpais State Park, with hiking and sweeping views of the Bay Area, is another 10 minutes past Muir Woods. Within the Marin Headlands, consider visiting the historic Battery Townsley, the Point Bonita Lighthouse, or Nike Missile Site SF-88.

Important notices

There is no water available at this campground. Campers must provide their own water for drinking, cleaning, etc; bring enough water to last your entire stay.
Reservations can be made up to 6 months before your arrival and may extend up to 2 days beyond this 6-month booking window. Only 3 nights per season per camper! This is in order to ensure everyone gets to enjoy Haypress Campground.
Maximum campers for Sites 1-5 is 4 people. For the Group Site the maximum is 25 people. Sites 1-5 are each allowed 3 vehicles. Group site is allowed 5 vehicles.
No further emails will be sent. Your confirmation is your permit. Please print your confirmation email after reserving your site, place a copy on the dashboard of each vehicle, and keep a copy on you. Park at the Tennessee Valley Trailhead, and be prepared to hike 0.7 miles to the campground.

More at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Hawk Campground

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Bicentennial Campground

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2.4 mi

Kirby Cove Campground

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3.4 mi

Mount Tamalpais SP

4 mi

Rob Hill Group Campground

Presidio of San Francisco

5.8 mi

Angel Island SP

6.2 mi

Common questions

Is Haypress Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Haypress Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.