There are variety of Shade. Such as full and true.

5 of 6 campsites have Capacity/Size Rating

3 of 6 campsites have Min Number Of People

5 of 6 campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

3 of 6 campsites have Min Number Of Vehicles

A cliff side overlooking a beach and the golden gate bridge. A sign warns about danger regarding erosion.

A campsite with several tent pads, picnic benches, and a food storage container. Monterrey cypress tress stand overhead.

A two person tent is set up in a tent pad near a picnic table with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Picnic tables, food locker, and tent pad at Site 1.

A tent pad at the edge of a cliff overlooking a beach

Site 2 with the golden gate bridge in the background

Site 2 in July with tent pads, a food locker, and three picnic tables.

A campsite with a raised tent platform, a food storage bin and several picnic tables arranged around a fire ring from a distance.

Campground with three picnic tables, a fire ring, and tent pads.

Site 3 is marked with a sign post that says '3' and has four picnic tables, tent pads, and a food locker.

Several tent platforms, two picnic benches and a food storage container sit beneath Monterrey Cypress trees.

Two tent pads. The tent pad that is not raised has a tent, and the tent pad that is raised is empty.

A picnic table and tent pad.

Day use site with picnic table, food locker, and adjacent parking space. This angle is a little closer up than the other photo.

Day use site with picnic table, food locker, and adjacent parking space.

Day Use

A view of the bay from Kirby Cove, with the Golden Gate Bridge lit.

Tents dispersed at Kirby Cove, amidst green grass and Monterrey cypress.

Tents within a green field, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge

Kirby Cove at night, with the Golden Gate Bridge lit up across the bay.

Kirby Cove Campsite with green grass, trees, and three picnic tables around a fire ring.

The beach at Kirby Cove, with dramatic cliffs, dark volcanic sand, and frothy water.

Kirby Cove Campground with cypress trees, dirt trails, and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Kirby Cove Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking, picnicking and taking in the beautiful views from Kirby Cove are among the park's most popular activities.   <br>Visitors also enjoy exploring Battery Kirby, a historic army battery in use from 1898-1934. The Point Bonita Lighthouse and Nike Missile Site SF-88 are also close to the campsite.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Kirby Cove offers five overnight camping sites and one day-use picnic site, all reached via driving on a steep access road. The day-use site is available as an accessible picnic site for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. Sites 2 and 5 are available as accessible campsites for persons with a disability or otherwise limited physical mobility. Contact the Marin Headlands Rangers at (415)-331-1540 to inquire about accessibility.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Kirby Cove offers a pristine coarse-sand beach with spectacular views - when it's not foggy - of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and northern San Francisco, including the historic Presidio. The cove is nestled at the foot of the craggy Marin Headlands and has beach access. <br> <br>A steep, mile-long trail to the cove begins at the parking area above Battery Spencer on Conzelman Road. The path descends through a stately grove of Monterrey pine and cypress and Blue Gum eucalyptus. Coastal sage and colorful Lupine dot the hillsides. <br> <br>Temperatures are mild year-round. Expect lows from 50-55 degrees and highs from 60-65. Fog is prevalent in the summer months from May-Sept. It is best to bring clothing that can be layered. Lightweight summer clothes are rarely comfortable to wear at Kirby Cove.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of fun and interesting things to do and see. Awe-inspiring Muir Woods National Monument, with its old-growth coastal redwood forest and numerous hiking trails, is just a 20-minute drive from Kirby Cove. Mount Tamalpais State Park, with hiking and sweeping views of the Bay Area, is another 10 minutes past Muir Woods.<br/>
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Downtown San Francisco offers a myriad of restaurants, shops, museums and tourist attractions. Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island and Chinatown are popular destinations. Visitors love riding San Francisco's world famous cable cars up and down the city's hilly streets. 
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (415) 331-1540.<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p>The Kirby Cove Day Use Site must be cancelled or modified more than 14 days before your check-in date otherwise it will be considered a late cancellation. </p>

<p>You may also refer to <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov's Rules & Reservation Policies</a>. To initiate a refund request more than 7 days after your reservation, call the recreation.gov call center at  877-444-6777.</p>

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.

KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND AREA - 005

Great Facilities and Amenities

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campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

firepit

max num of people

max num of vehicles

picnic table

shade

site access

Permitted Equipment

tent-15ft

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Day Use