801 Panoramic Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-2070
Description
Mount Tamalpais (Tamal-pie-us) is located in the heart of Marin County with a dramatic combination of urban and natural scenery. The view from the peak of Tamalpais is among the most spectacular of its kind in the world (try a sunrise hike!). On a clear day one can often see the Farallon Islands, some 25 miles out to sea, and occasionally it is possible to look inland, across the Central Valley, to the snow-crested Sierra Nevada some 200 miles away. The park is a multi-use area and on a nice day will be packed with every type of activity imaginable. The neighboring Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Marin Municipal Water District help complement the dozens of trails available in the area. Part of the Rim-of-the-Bay Hike program (keep’on reading!).
Activities
- Camping
- Mountain Biking
- Hang Gliding
- Nature Study
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Fishing
- Exhibits & Displays
Facilities
Pantoll Campground—located on the Panoramic Hwy. With 16 family campsites that are a short walk (about 100 yards) from the parking lot. All sites have a table, rock stove, food locker and space for tent. Drinking water, firewood and restrooms with flush toilets are nearby. All sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Alice Eastwood Group Camp—there are two group camps that are suitable for organized groups up to 75 people. Both camps have tables, primitive toilets, piped water, BBQ grills and a large area for tents. There is also a campfire center available. Reservations are through the statewide reservations system.
Steep Ravine Environmental Camp—located on a marine terrace about one mile south of Stinson Beach. The campground has 6 primitive campsites and 10 rustic cabins. Primitive toilets, water and firewood are located nearby. In order to protect the natural and scenic environment of this area, only one vehicle and five campers are allowed per site. Steep Ravine is very popular, so make reservations through the statewide reservation system.
Lee Shansky Backpack Camp—located two miles south of the Pantoll Ranger Station along the coastal fire road. The camp has two family campsites and one group site. Each site has a table and tent space with primitive toilets and trashcans nearby. No water is available and only portable camp stoves are permitted. Contact the park office for reservation info.
Contact the park for further information on the visitor center and East Park Summit facilities.