C5
Campsite #C5 at Point Reyes National Seashore Campground, CA
$30
Tent Site #C5
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 5 | no signal |
4/28
6/13
Campsite #C5 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Accessible, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site
Campsite Reviews (18)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 89% |
| 4 star | | 6% |
| 3 star | | 6% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DavidK6336379 · Camped on Mar 5, 2025 at Campsite #C5
Perfect 3 day backpacking trip with stays at Coast and Wildcat campsites.
@KenY2458910 · Camped on Nov 17, 2024 at Campsite #C5
Site #5 provided a nice, level and private spot for the tent. However, the latch on the fairly-new bear box was somewhat challenging.
@KayML6C7ACC34C · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #C5
Sky Camp #11 had great views. Coast Camp #5 was just yards from the beach and I saw and heard humpback whales. Glen Camp, which is more in the woods, is a quiet gift. Well done Rangers, this is a perfect, safe spot, for women pursuing solo camping experience. What a gift we have in the Pt. Reyes National Seashore!
@BrendanO762866 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #C5
I have a few comments about things that could be improved, but I first want to say what a wonderful experience this was for me and my family. The ability to take my kids on their first backpacking trip, but still have a toilet and water nearby made it a wonderful first step. The stars were unlike anything my kids have seen before, the cool weather (when it was 110 in the valley) was so welcomed, and it was a memorable experience for all with the kids already talking about doing it again next year. For the improvements:We had poison oak in our camp. Not just along a path somewhere which you cant control, but actually within arms reach of our tent spot. I think the park service could do better here. Luckily we identified it and avoided it, but Im quite sure others staying in this campsite would not have been so lucky. Our site #005 on Coast was nice and secluded, but our tent area smelled of urine. I guess when your site is nice and secluded people dont bother walking to the bathroom. The stinging nettles were unavoidable on the trails with all of us being stung many times. Again I assume nettles off the path, but I would expect the park to be better about clearing the actual trail of these. Finally the overgrowth of the trail in general was a bit much. We were already cautious of ticks and wanted to avoid wading through grass, but parts of the trail were so overgrown that the grass was above our heads and we were pushing through it. Kids joked about needing a machete. Im just happy no one had any ticks. We had to check several times to be sure. Again, big picture was a wonderful and memorable experience. We will be back. I just think there a few things that should have been better maintained.
@IngridCC6E8320 · Camped on Jan 7, 2024 at Campsite #C5
Stayed two nights at Coast Camp #5 followed by two nights at WIldcat Camp #6. Beautiful trip. Cold winter evenings are fine with lots of wool and down layers! One big rain and wind day at Wildcat. Bear box latches in sites are now so stiff (rusty?) that they're very hard to open and close, even the newer ones at Coast. (Wildcat's new bear boxes are about to be installed, currently all in a pile near the bathrooms). Had to put a medium-size stone up inside the latch cover and push IT against the latch mechanism. Large guy-hands might do ok.Amazing high and low tides because January + new moon! Luckily this time the low-low tide was in afternoon rather than middle of night. So at Coast Camp I was able to get all the way to "Secret beach no. 2"! Requires a minus tide. From Sculptured Beach to SBno.1 climb up onto an outcrop (easy, almost steplike access), then around it to the cliffside, and then a trickier but short climb straight down a 'corner' notch to the sand. (On my way back, I couldn't climb back up the same way - shoes too slippery to hold on the first slanted foothold - but turns out to be an easy short climb up the nice curved shoulder of the outcrop, tons of handholds and footholds. That way is harder to see from above though, so would probably still use the straight notch for coming down.)Then walk behind next outcrop and you have access (at low tide) to get through either a minus tide walk-thru arch or a higher crawl-through tunnel over to Secret Beach #1. Secret Beach #2 has the Hole-in-the-ceiling cave! Right there as soon as you get onto that 2nd beach (yet another arch-tunnel, then - only at a minus tide - you can get over some rough tidepool rocks to the beach). The cave has a lowish rock entrance but inside is a huge round interior in the soft cliff material open to sky! Awe-inspiring. Beautiful beach with great layered strata in cliffs. Leave enough time to get back before incoming tide blocks way.
@HaileyR1E983F2 · Camped on Oct 19, 2023 at Campsite #C5
Beautiful campground nestled in the the forest right next to the point reys coast line.
@EileenFD89C07E · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #C5
Beautiful park, lots of wild life. Camping near the beach was great and the camp ground had convenient facilities, drinking water, garbage and a pit toilet. Baby Quails, 2 fawn and their mom and a coyote came through the camp ground.
@NoelleKAC059DB · Camped on Aug 7, 2023 at Campsite #C5
My family and I did our first backpacking trip with my two year old son and it was amazing. We did the shorter 1.8 mile hike to the coastal campground and it was totally manageable with a toddler. The campground and toilets and potable water, and it is very close to a gorgeous beach. The only downside was the immense amount of poison oak around our campsite, but that's to be expected here! Bring layers:)
@ElianeM5586720 · Camped on Apr 19, 2023 at Campsite #C5
Breathtaking trails! Can’t wait to go back. Coast campsites had privacy and access to water & toilet
@ThomasW1659833 · Camped on Apr 15, 2023 at Campsite #C5
Great place to visit! The sites are clean and have enough privacy, though you will hear your neighbors into the night. Potable water was available and the bathrooms were clean. Tons of day hikers pass right by camp so be prepared for lots of people mid-day. The beach is a 2 minute walk from camp. Secret beach is about a 1.5 mile hike along the beach. We will definitely be returning!
@AaronandJuliaS · Camped on Nov 25, 2021 at Campsite #C5
What a beautiful hike and manageable back-packing trip even with kids thanks to potable water and toilets at Coast campground. Stunning beach access!
@JeffreyA165 · Camped on Nov 15, 2021 at Campsite #C5
The Coast campsite is wonderfully maintained and in such a phenomenal location. I couldn't have asked for a bette experience!
@AmyK744 · Camped on Aug 20, 2021 at Campsite #C5
Amazing setting, lots of amenities. Friendly and helpful rangers.
@MitchellF422 · Camped on Jun 25, 2021 at Campsite #C5
I love this place. The sound of the ocean is amazing. There's a fun swing by the beach and the campsite is very nice. Most importantly people seem to clean up after themselves here which is good and unique.
@stephanied849 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #C5
Loved that there were garbage cans near the camps. The site was clean and well maintained. The trails were well marked. No complaints :)
@SophieC115 · Camped on Mar 29, 2021 at Campsite #C5
Really great, beautiful time.
@MaryAliceL231 · Camped on Mar 24, 2021 at Campsite #C5
We took 8-yr old autistic grandson camping overnight. The campsite was ready for us to occupy; there was a food box; vault bathrooms were clean. Loved walking the beach; sitting at the picnic table watching deer, rabbits and quail; setting up tent; listening to night sounds. We will be taking our 4-year old grandson in a few weeks. Great experience all around.
@WendyP237 · Camped on Feb 25, 2021 at Campsite #C5
Beautiful campsite with convenient amenities but a little windy at night
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