Top Adventures in Lagunitas
Swim at the Inkwells
These natural swimming holes are filled with water flowing from Kent Lake, so they're usually pretty refreshing. And by refreshing, we mean cold. We know this first-hand by testing the pools in the winter months. Let's just say if you can stay in ...
Redwoods Camping at Samuel P Taylor
These West Marin campsites are often overlooked. It does get busy during the summer, but take the rest of the year to explore this state park. The main campground boasts more than 50 campsites with restrooms, hot pay showers, and piped drinking w...
Hike Bolinas Ridge
Nestled in the Samuel P. Taylor State Park this ten miler was a perfect escape from the chaos of the city. Hikers are able to pay a $10.00 park entry fee that includes plenty of parking spaces and restrooms before you hit the trail.The hike starts...
10.6 miles
1200 ft gain
Hike the Roys Redwood Preserve Loop
Roy's Redwoods Preserve is an easily missed pocket of Redwoods off Nicasio Valley Road in Marin County. Don't miss it: heading North on Sir Francis Drake Blvd turn right onto Nicasio Valley Rd--the gate for this little park is about a half mile up...
2.3 miles
300 ft gain
Backpack the Bear Valley to Coast Camp Loop
Permit and Trail Camp InfoTo stay overnight in Point Reyes, you must stay at one of the Trail Camps. Camping anywhere else in the park is not allowed. Permits for the Trail Camps can be booked up to 6 months in advance. If you are looking to ...
15.09 miles
2834 ft gain
Hike and Fish at Nicasio Reservoir
Nicasio is a quaint town just inland of the more popular coastal town of Point Reyes. It's most known for it's wine country, rolling hills, and the home of Skywalker Ranch, George Lucas's getaway home. Most visitors of this area either pass right ...
3 miles
300 ft gain
Hike to Alamere Falls
The hike to Alamere falls is ~8.4 mile out-and-back. Start at the Palomarin Trailhead located in the parking lot near the restrooms. After about 2 minutes on the trail, you'll see a map on your right that lays out the trail to the falls as well as...
8.4 miles
Backpack to Point Reyes' Wildcat Camp
In order to make this trip possible, go to recreation.gov and make a reservation for Wildcat Camp (available year-round). On your way to the trailhead, make sure to stop by the Bear Valley Visitor Center to grab your camping permit. For more infor...
11.4 miles
1945 ft gain
Hike and Swim at Bass Lake
Follow the Coast Trail from Palomarin Trailhead to Bass Lake. It's a fairly easy ~2.5-3 miles to the Lake. As soon as you pass the lake, on the left you will see a narrow unmarked dirt trail. Take this trail and you'll get to a nice clearing with ...
5 miles
Backpack the Glen Camp Loop via the Palomarin Trailhead
Day 1
Before heading to the trailhead, make sure to stop by the Bear Valley Visitor Center to pick up your permit. To stay overnight in Point Reyes, you must stay at one of the trail camps. Camping anywhere else in the park is not allowed. Per...
17.13 miles
3837 ft gain
Backpack to Coast Camp in Point Reyes via Palomarin Trailhead
Spanning from just north of the small town of Bolinas (about an hour north of San Francisco) across Inverness ridge and to the top of Tomales Point, Point Reyes National Seashore is as stunning park featuring breathtaking ocean views and solitude ...
20.5 miles
2705 ft gain
Hike to Carson Falls
Are you tired of crowds on your hikes? First, shame on you for getting up so late and moving so slowly. Did you really need Philz before you got on the trail?Ok, now that you’ve been thoroughly chastised, let’s start planning a hike to the less-fr...
3 miles
1000 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Point Reyes Station, California
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Overview From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors ove...From $20/night
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Sausalito, California
Bicentennial Campground
Overview Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. T...From $20/night
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San Francisco, California
Aquatic Park Cove San Francisco Maritime Nhp
Overview Aquatic Park Cove is a vibrantly urban harbor that mimics a natural anchorage and is located on the Pacific shores of one of America's great West Coast cities. San Francisco Maritime Natio...From $10/night
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Santa Rosa, California
Hawk And Fox Ranch
Nestled under a beautiful oak we provide a platform for your tent. There is a hot outdoor shower over the creek for you to use. We have eggs from our chickens. Bacon, ham, and pork from our pigs....From $45/night
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Occidental, California
Enchanted Forest Cosmo Site
The Enchanted Forest Cosmo Campsite is good for groups of 4 people. Set in an old growth redwood grove looking to the west across a pasture. You'll have the best views of the animals as they graze...From $75/night
