Camping: Tomales Bay

You can find beach camping in Tomales Bay, at the Point Reyes National Seashore.


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Tomales Bay Information

Tomales Bay boat-in camping is allowed on west side National Park beaches north of Tomales Bay State Park's Indian Beach. These beaches are tidally influenced and generally are small sandy coves backed against steep cliffs.

All waste (including human) must be removed. Disposing of human waste in the bay or onto park beaches is prohibited, so campers must bring portable facilities or limit camping to Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach, where vault toilets and portable toilets, respectively, are available.

There is no potable water available. There are seasonal closures on some beaches. Check with the seashore reservation office for updates.

Twenty permits are available each day - nine to parties of 1 to 6 people, eight to parties of 7 to 14 people, and three to parties of 15 to 25 people.

Description by the National Park Service.





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