Kirby Cove Campground
Kirby Cove Campground is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.84035, -122.48889
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 415-331-1540 FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL 1-877-444-6777 OR ONLINE AT RECREATION.GOV
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Kirby Cove Campground
Overview Kirby Cove is located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Battery Kirby. Visitors are awarded breathtaking views of San Francisco, its famous Golden Gate Bridge, and the rugged Pacific Coast of northern California. Please note: The parking area for the campground is a short walk from the campsites, so RV or car camping is not allowed at Kirby Cove Campground. Recreation Hiking, picnicking and taking in the beautiful views from Kirby Cove are among the park's most popular activities. Visitors also enjoy exploring Battery Kirby, a historic army battery in use from 1898-1934. The Point Bonita Lighthouse and Nike Missile Site SF-88 are also close to the campsite. Facilities Kirby Cove offers five overnight camp sites and one day-use picnic site, all reached via driving on a steep access road. Vehicle parking is separate from the individual campsites - please be prepared for up to a 200 yard walk from the parking area to your campsite. There is no water available at this campground - campers must bring any water necessary for drinking, cooking, etc. The day-use site is available as an accessible picnic site for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. Sites 2 and 5 are available as accessible campsites for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. Access to the first Kirby Cove gate is available to all campers. Access to the second gate is only for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical m
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Central Contra Costa Sanitary District · 26 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Gasco · 9.9 mi
- Low clearances
- 29 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Cove | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Kirby Cove Campground | National park campground | 0.9 mi | $40–$75 | — |
| Hawk Camp | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Hawk Campground | National park campground | 2.0 mi | $25 | — |
| Bicentennial Campground | National park campground | 2.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bicentennial Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.