Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes National Seashore offers year-round backcountry camping along Drakes Bay and among the hills and valleys of the Phillip Burton Wilderness. Backcountry camping is allowed in one of four established campgrounds at Point Reyes National Seashore. The backcountry sites may only be accessed by hiking, riding bicycles, or riding a horse to the campgrounds. Backcountry camping permits are required and may be reserved online at Recreation.gov up to three months in advance.

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This wide gravel trail through Douglas fir forest is great for a family cruise, a mellow ride, or the start of a multi-sport adventure! This trail begins at the Bear Valley Trailhead, at the south end of the Bear Valley Parking Lot.

Enjoy open, grassy hillsides, redwood forests, decent climbs, and bumpy downhills on this multi-use trail. This trail begins at either at the Bolinas Ridge Trailhead along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or at the trail's southern end at the Fairfax-Bolinas Road's junction with the West Ridgecrest Road. Allow about 5 minutes to drive from Bear Valley to the trail's northern trailhead. Allow about 30 minutes to drive from Bear Valley to the trail's southern trailhead.

This trail through grassland and cattle pastures offers outstanding views of Drakes Estero and Estero de Limantour, and the opportunity to see the birds, bat rays, and leopard sharks that call these ecosystems home. Allow 25 minutes driving time from Bear Valley to the Estero Trailhead.

Ride your bike on this multi-use trail, through alder forests and grasslands, to beautiful coastal bluffs with ocean views. Allow 15 minutes driving time from Bear Valley to the Coast Trailhead.

Ride your bike up a moderate incline along this multi-use trail through Douglas fir forest to Sky Campground, where you can enjoy a break with oceans views. Allow ten minutes driving time from Bear Valley to the Sky Trailhead, which is located along Limantour Road.

Biking to Wildcat Campground is no easy feat—but a lot of work yields a lot of reward! Enjoy your lunch at sunny Wildcat Campground or spend some time at Wildcat Beach after you bike up and over one of the highest points of Inverness Ridge. This ride starts at the Five Brooks Trailhead. Allow 10 minutes drive time from Bear Valley to the Five Brooks.

Point Reyes National Seashore offers some of the finest birding in the United States. About 54% of all North American bird species have been observed in Point Reyes National Seashore. Learn about where to look for birds and what kinds of birds you might find at the seashore.