About this campground
The visitor center is the go-to place to find out what is happening and what there is to do in the Presidio. Discover the Presidio through a large relief map, inspiring video, engaging exhibitions on history and nature, interactive tools, and knowledgeable staff that can help you uncover the incredible array of experiences possible here.
Getting there
The Presidio lies at the north end of San Francisco at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. It can be reached from the north by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and taking the first exit from Highways 1 and 101; from the east by way of Lombard Street (Highway 101); and from the south via Highway 1 and exiting just before the bridge.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Inn at the PresidioSan Francisco0 mi
- Fort Point National Historic SiteFort Point National Historic Site1 mi
- Golden Gate Bridge Welcome CenterGolden Gate National Recreation Area1 mi
- Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank Visitor CenterGreater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary1 mi
- Rob Hill Group CampgroundPresidio of San Francisco1 mi
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park2 mi
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William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio 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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