About this campground
The Lighthouse Visitor Center (LHVC) offers exhibits on the Point Reyes Lighthouse, marine life, & maritime history, as well as a small bookstore. The stairs down to the lighthouse are only open when the LHVC is open and wind speeds remain below 40 mph (64km/h). The Observation Deck at the top of the stairs is open daily from 6 am to ~11:45 pm and offers a great view on a clear day.
Getting there
From the Bear Valley Visitor Center (BVVC), head north 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to Bear Valley Rd. Turn left and follow Bear Valley Rd. 1.75 miles (2.8 km) northwest to Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Turn left and follow Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 18.7 miles (29.9 km) west to the Point Reyes Lighthouse visitor parking lot. To get to the Lighthouse and Visitor Center from the visitors' parking lot, walk past the gate and continue west 0.4 miles (0.6 km). Allow 45 minutes for the drive from the BVVC.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor CenterPoint Reyes National Seashore4 mi
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- Point Reyes National Seashore CampgroundPoint Reyes National Seashore12 mi
- Muir Woods Visitor CenterMuir Woods National Monument25 mi
- Haypress CampgroundGolden Gate National Recreation Area28 mi
- BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUNDGolden Gate National Recreation Area29 mi
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