$40
Kirby Cove
Total sites: 6
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Booking Window: 6 months
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680 ft
71°F
57°F
57°F
fair
Kirby Cove Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Kirby Cove Campground in Marin County is located just 24 min northwest of San Francisco, CA with an elevation of 680 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of November. Max equipment length is 15 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $75.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (122)
4.5 out of 5
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| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@JamesE8517315 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #5
Ive been here a few times, and I love this cute little campground. Unfortunately it was uncomfortably windy this trip.
@rosellens72066 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #DAY
This spot is a great way to catch a different beach view of the Golden Gate Bridge. We went during the week and there were very few other people. We were lucky to catch an early fog burn off and had sunshine most of the day.
@DavidI3154E9A0 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #DAY
Gate codes worked for both gates.
@CARMENC4B87518 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #5
I enjoyed this campground soooo much due to only being 5 spacious campsites with an excellent view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The only hiccup is that you have to do multiple trips from the parking lot to the campsite with a large wagon. It took me about 5 trips to bring everything to the campsite which I considered my workout for the day. Overall; I would do this again in a heartbeat.
@EricS9323236 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #2
Fantastic campground. Weather is always dicey there, but regardless, a marvelous place to camp.
@marioj12F04F87 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #2
Stayed in Site 2 for two nights. No problems with insects. Had a raccoon visit right after dark. It came snooping around the tables and food locker even though we were just a few feet away. Fortunately, we did not have any food out and we chased it away. Foghorns started around 10 PM both nights. First night foghorns stopped at 5 AM, and second night foghorns stopped at 1 AM. Earplugs did not really help but noise canceling earbuds did help. Highlight was a 10 mile hike from the camp ground up to the Golden Gate Bridge, and then walked across the Golden Gate Bridge to SF, and then walked back.
@EddyW1201841 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #5
Amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge. With the small number of campsite, feels like you are on your own private beach. Just make sure you bring enjoy water and a wagon makes the trek to the campsites more enjoyable. Wild deers and raccoons.
@ThalesO36E952A · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #1
Amazing place with amazing views
@lorip6076887 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #1
This was the best experience of my life. It was a long wait but well worth it. We brought a wagon to help transport our items. We would use our binoculars and look at the city as we sat on the beach. Im in love with this place.
@SavitriK932257 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #DAY
Very lovely, private spot, a heartbeat away from San Francisco.
@KelseyA6448636 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #5
Beautiful and well maintained
@ClaudiaC4D8818 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #4
Stellar spot for tent camping. Cant wait to camp there again.
@BrianH4556502 · Camped on Apr 10, 2025 at Campsite #4
I would recommend telling visitors to bring their own wagon to move camping gear from the car to the campsites. Kirby Cove does not provide wheel barrels or wagons.
@DaveH8980161 · Camped on Apr 9, 2025 at Campsite #1
What a ridiculously amazing time with high school friends I haven't seen in years. The view....OMG....AMAZING! The site, 001 was incredible. The lock was a bit sketchy to open but what a great time.
@GageNB81A387B1 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #5
Its a very special place to camp, with wonderful views of San Francisco and the huge container ships passing through the golden gate straits.
@DigantJ94A66D4 · Camped on Nov 28, 2024 at Campsite #5
The location is amazing with extravagant view of the Golden Gate bridge and the site is quite spacious as well.
@Alexander99779 · Camped on Nov 20, 2024 at Campsite #DAY
Glorious and beautiful campsite. Weather was the worst! Cant control the fact that your bday starts on the first day of an atmospheric river!! Went to bbq but left when we deemed it unsafe. Love the spot though. Not my first, not my last!
@Christoph94057 · Camped on Nov 18, 2024 at Campsite #4
Was a lovely place to camp. The pit toilets were well kept. The grounds were relatively clean and free from litter.
@StanleyTACF897 · Camped on Nov 18, 2024 at Campsite #5
Don't forget to bring water.
@SumanD2449416 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #1
beautiful spot Greg view! They should allow vehicles beyond parking spot especially at campsite 1. Theres plenty of parking space.
@EvanS6769947 · Camped on Nov 4, 2024 at Campsite #2
I stayed overnight as an easy bikepacking trip from SF and it was perfect. The sites are large with spaces for multiple tents if you have a crew. Each site has picnic tables, but the tables overlooking the beach are great for sipping a morning coffee while listening to the waves and taking it all in. The views of the bridge at sunset, night, and sunrise are gorgeous.
@KarenC7594177 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #DAY
What a beautiful spot. I used to camp there with Girl Scouts in the 60s and loved it as much now as I did then.
@MichelleA21452 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #4
The view at night was amazing!
@howardl2689C03 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #3
Lower bathroom had both locks damaged. Smoother trails from parking area to camp sites would make transporting gear easier.
@MelaneyR7E5547 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #2
Kirby Cove is extremely beautiful. Its quite small and concealed well by the cove and steep decline from other parts of the park. My personal favorite part was the rocky, medium-grey-khaki sand on the beach, where you can watch boats go under the bridge.To camping: this is definitely a walk-in campground, but this site is decently close to the parking lot. I took two or three leisurely trips (I get winded easily) over an hour or so. There are several pads and a bear box in each site. Between the beach and campsite there is Battery Kirby, well worth a look at, and a pit toilet. The flies loved it in there, which was probably the worst thing about the whole trip. The night I stayed the neighboring sites apparently had a visit from a fearless raccoon (as mentioned by others before), but I was spared.One thing I wish I had thought more about: the fog dampening everything overnight does bring the temperature down quite a bit. Definitely advise a rainfly. Also, driving down from Conzelman Rd: only one side of the gate opens, so I would advise against bringing any vehicle down larger than an SUV.
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