About this campground
The park's primary visitor center provides an orientation of the park's roads, trails, and human and natural history. The interior exhibit space provides a glimpse of the diverse ecosystems and cultural heritage of the park. Audio-visual programs, shown in the auditorium, are available upon request. Natural history books, cards, and posters are for sale in the bookstore. Beach fire permits may be obtained here.
Getting there
The Bear Valley Visitor Center is located approximately 30 miles (50 km) north of San Francisco, less than 1 mile off of Highway 1 along Bear Valley Road. Travelers may approach the park via the winding scenic Highway 1, either from the north or the south. Visitors can also reach the park via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or the Point Reyes/Petaluma Road.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Point Reyes National Seashore CampgroundPoint Reyes National Seashore0 mi
- Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor CenterPoint Reyes National Seashore9 mi
- Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor CenterPoint Reyes National Seashore12 mi
- Muir Woods Visitor CenterMuir Woods National Monument16 mi
- Haypress CampgroundGolden Gate National Recreation Area19 mi
- Hawk CampgroundGolden Gate National Recreation Area20 mi
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Bear Valley Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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