Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures
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China Camp State Park
Campgrounds with hiking & biking trails. Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Open space with trails & bay views. Nature reserve & hiking spot featuring trails, local wildlife & scenic views of the SF Bay.
China Camp Village
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Mount Tamalpais Watershed
Conserved mountain area, creeks & trails. Protected mountain area with streams, redwood & fir forests & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Mt Tam
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McNears Beach Park
Fishing, picnicking, tennis & swimming. 55-acre green space with picnic tables & tennis courts, plus a fishing pier, swimming pool & trails.
Camp Tamarancho | Marin Council, Scouts BSA
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Nature Friends Tourist Club San Francisco
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Bothin Marsh Preserve
Wetland for fishing & bird watching. Home to shorebirds, waterfowl & endangered species, this 106-acre wetland offers hiking & fishing.
Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek Trails Loop
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Muir Woods National Monument
Picturesque, redwood tree-filled park. Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.
Rock Spring Trailhead
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Paradise Beach Park
Scenic spot for picnics, beach & fishing. Waterside park in a residential neighborhood, offering views, picnic lawns, a fishing pier & beach.
Sea Trek Kayak and SUP (Sausalito)
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Tennessee Valley Trailhead
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Marin Outdoor Adventure, Surf Lessons Marin
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Steep Ravine
Oceanfront campsite with cabin rentals. Seaside campground featuring bare-bones cabins to rent, access to hiking trails & striking views.
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Waterfront park with beach & rail museum. Waterfront space with a picnic area, beach, fishing pier, panoramic views & a model railroad museum.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Historic sites & outdoor activities. Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.
Angel Island State Park
Island park with campsites & city views. Large island with campsites featuring hiking & biking trails plus panoramic views of San Francisco.
Campsite 4
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Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Scenic park offering multi-use trails. Sprawling park with scenic, multi-use trails through meadows, eucalyptus woods, bluffs & beaches.
Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
Exhibits on civilians' role in WWII. Visitor center focused on women & men on the WWII home front, plus the Rosie the Riveter Memorial.
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Trails, a playground & picnic spots. Spacious park offering miles of multi-use trails plus a children's playground & picnicking areas.
Rob Hill Campground
City camp ground with grand views. Perched at the Presidio's highest point, this campsite is valued for its magnificent views.
Adventure Camp
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Camp Herms
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Shorebird Park
Picturesque setting with a nature center. Scenic marina park offers picnic sites, play areas & a nature center with fish & wildlife displays.
Adventure Playground
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McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore
Pedestrian & bike trails with bay views. Shoreline refuge features tidal marshes, beaches & trails that provide panoramic views of the Bay.
Orange Sky Adventures
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Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
Low-key park featuring eucalyptus trees. Quiet spot for picnics & other gatherings, with a rustic cottage, hiking trails & fragrant trees.
Hipcamp Outpost
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Tilden Nature Area
Site for scenic hikes & wildlife views. Nature preserve featuring easy & challenging hiking trails with scenic views & wildlife sightings.
San Pablo Reservoir
Park for hiking, fishing & picnicking. Featuring picnic areas, this dog-friendly park offers activities such as fishing, hiking & boating.
Urban Adventure Club
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Tilden Regional Park
2,000+ acres & recreational activities. A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.
Crane Cove Park
Beach, industrial relics & harbor views. Reclaimed area in a former shipyard, with a small beach for water sports & views of passing boats.
Outdoorsie
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Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
Nature preserve with hiking trails. Nature preserve overlooking Carquinez Bay featuring stunning landscape with native grasses & views.
Glen Canyon Park
67-acre park along a deep canyon. A deep canyon runs through this park, which features sports fields, tennis courts & playgrounds.
University of California Botanical Garden
Sprawling collection of diverse plants. Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.
Fort Funston
Steep spot for hang-gliding & hiking. Park featuring 200-foot-high bluffs for hang gliding, plus trails for hiking & horseback riding.
Lake Dalwigk Park
Green retreat with trails & a playground. Recreational getaway offering a turf area, basketball courts, a playground, trails & picnic tables.
Shollenberger Park
Wetlands with trails & a fishing pier. This park with 165 acres of wetlands offers paths for walking & cycling, plus a fishing pier.
Siesta Valley Recreation Area
Scenic hiking spot with a theater. Natural area known for hiking trails, a seasonal open-air theater & picturesque bay views.
The Pergola at Lake Merritt
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Gaia Guides Kids Camp
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Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Nature preserve with extensive trails. The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails.
Hanns Park
Leafy spot with trails & picnic areas. Wooded park with shaded picnic/BBQ areas, hiking trails, an outdoor amphitheater & open fields.
Benicia State Recreation Area
Scenic hillside coastal park. Marshes, grassy hillsides & rocky beaches attract hikers, birders, fishers & cyclists to this park.
Benicia State Recreation Area Camping
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Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Scenic bayside park with views & more. Picturesque, waterside state recreation area with vistas, trails, fishing & other activities.
San Bruno Mountain State & County Park
Hiking trails & picnic spots with views. Mountain recreation space featuring city & bay views, hiking trails, picnic areas & open meadows.
Urban Adventure Camps
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Sibley Backpack Camp
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