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Kirby Cove Campground

Campground · National park in Marin County, California.

6Campsites
7.5 miTo Lake Merced
15 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byNational Park Service (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
Campsites6
Site types5 tent only no electric, 1 picnic
Longest RV/trailer site15 ft
Tent sitesYes
Phone(415) 331-1540
AddressThe access gate is located on Conzelman Road next to the Battery Spencer overlook parking area, within the Marin Headlands. , Sausalito, CA, 94965
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Kirby Cove Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Kirby Cove Campground is in Marin County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.