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Sky Campground
Description
1,025 feet up Mt. Wittenberg lies Sky Camp. It's true to its name and offers spectacular panoramic views. You'll have to earn them with a “moderate" uphill hike from the Sky Trailhead.
On a clear day you can see Point Reyes, Drakes Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. At Sky Camp, you are a ways away from the beach, but the views make up for it. If you are keen to get to the ocean, it is a steep 4-mile hike.
There are a total of 11 sites and one big group site, which are equipped with a charcoal BBQ grill and picnic table. The sites are sprinkled among a nearby hillside, some in trees and others in the open. This camp is often overlooked in favor of camps closer to the beach, which makes it a great pick if you are in a bit of a time crunch.
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
Another great way to see Point Reyes National Seashore is via bicycle. The area provides a variety of off-road biking opportuni...Read more
Boating
For those of you who would rather travel on water than land, Tomales Beach is the perfect place to dock! Here you can participa...Read more
Fishing
Point Reyes is surrounded by the beautiful and abundant Pacific Ocean, making it a great spot for fishermen. Over 130 differen...Read more
Hiking
The National Seashore has about 150 miles of magnificent hiking trails to explore and run around. Just check out some of the ...Read more
Horseback riding
With over 120 miles of trails that take you through forested mountain tops, grassy meadows, coastal scrub and miles of white sa...Read more
Paddling
Feel like playing with some seals or dipping your paddle into clean waters full of glowing bioluminescence ? Well, this is th...Read more
Wind sports
Point Reyes gets a significant amount of wind and is often a viable option for kiteboarding. Just be sure to check up on the s...Read more
Surfing
Point Reyes has some quality surfing options for the more intermediate-advanced surfer. There’s less crowds up here (I’m sure t...Read more
Swimming
Bass Lake is located 2.8 (fairly easy) miles in from the parking lot at Point Reyes park. This popular swimming spot is warm (...Read more
Wildlife watching
Jutting 16 kilometers (10 miles) into the Pacific Ocean, the headlands of the Point Reyes Peninsula offer one of the finest sp...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Sky Campground.
15 Reviews
Careful to read the signs carefully to the camp site.
The hike in is harder than it seems like it would be but it's well worth it.
Always a chance of a light rain.
great site with secluded campsites
This is a great beginner backpacking camp. It's a seriously majestic hike - so first timers won't realize the moderate hike to the camp. It get's really foggy and cold here so pack warm. There were fire restrictions when I went September 2016. They have food lockers and a bbq type contraption.
Hike to sky camp isn't hard at all. I recommend hiking there in the morning, then doing a day hike down to the beach.
it's a long hike to the site, so be sure to pack light or have a mule :)
Tucked on the hillside, this 3 to 6 mile trek (depending on your route) isn't for the faint of heart (or legs). The views are stunning from the top.
Hands down, best Point Reyes Campground. Views? Check. Grills for your hotdogs and Duraflame cause you're a rule following fire ninja? Check. Tree cover in case of rain? Check. General lack of raccoon infestation? So far, check. Driving to the trailhead eats up 90% of the climb you'd otherwise have to do to scale Mt. Whittenberg. After a leisurely 2 mile hike to the site, you'll be blown away by the sunset over Point Reyes. Reservations are plentiful after peak season ends, but be prepared for shocking temperature variations. My favorite site was 7, nestled in the quiet pines. Sky Camp is an excellent choice for group camping, but don't expect privacy if you're on solo--if you've got chatty neighbors, best bet is to introduce yourself!
- Park
- Point Reyes National Seashore
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- (415) 464-5100
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
- View Website
- Coordinates
- 38.041° N, 122.83° W
- Unknown price
- Tent Only - Hike In: 10 Sites (Up to 6 people per site)
- Unknown price
- Tent Only - Group - Hike In: 1 Site (Up to 25 people per site)