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Kirby Cove Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
5[1]
Nightly fee from
$40[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
15 ft[4]

Kirby Cove Campground is run by the National Park Service in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 5 tent-only campsites, and they can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov places Kirby Cove just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, near a historic army battery[6]. NPS says the campground is open spring to fall, and the campsites are not open for reservations in winter[7]. A listed closure runs from 2026-12-01 to 2027-03-11[7]. The NPS note says you can book as far as six months ahead of your arrival[8]. Every site listed is for tents, and none accepts an RV or trailer[9]. Parking is separate from the campsites, and Recreation.gov says to be ready for a walk of up to 200 yards[6]. Each overnight site allows up to 10 people[10]. The NPS lists an Overnight Site Fee of $40 per night[2].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 5
Site types[1] 5 tent only nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[11] 6, 6 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 2
Longest RV or trailer[4] 15 ft (median 15 ft)
Equipment[9] RV or trailer at 0 sites, tent at 5 sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[14] 1:00 PM
Check-out[15] 12:00 PM
People per site[10] 10

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Overnight Site Fee[2] $40
Group Picnic Fee[16] $75

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Kirby Cove Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. The NPS note says you can book as far as six months ahead[8].
How much does a campsite cost at Kirby Cove?
NPS lists an Overnight Site Fee of $40 per night[2]. Fees can change, so check the official NPS and Recreation.gov pages before you go.
Can I bring an RV to Kirby Cove?
Recreation.gov shows 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer, and all 5 sites accept a tent[9].
Are campfires allowed at Kirby Cove?
Recreation.gov site details say yes at all 5 campsites with this detail listed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].
Are dogs allowed at Kirby Cove Campground?
NPS campground rules do not allow pets, apart from trained guide and service animals[18].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 5 overnight campsites at Kirby Cove Campground: 5 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Overnight Site Fee: $40 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Kirby Cove Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Kirby Cove Campground: 15 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 15 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Kirby Cove Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Kirby Cove Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Season and hours (NPS): Kirby Cove Campground is open Spring - Fall. While you can still hike down to the cove during winter months, the campsites are not open for reservations during that time. Listed exceptions: Closed for Season. 2026-12-01 to 2027-03-11. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations can be made up to six months before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 6-month booking window. Each overnight site permits a maximum of 10 people. The Day Use Site permits a maximum of 35 people.... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Permitted equipment at Kirby Cove Campground: 0 sites accept an RV or trailer and 5 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Maximum people per campsite at Kirby Cove Campground: 10 at most sites (range 10 to 10). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. NPS lists 6 sites at Kirby Cove Campground: 6 reservable and 0 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. 2 of the 5 campsites at Kirby Cove Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Kirby Cove Campground: yes at all 5 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Kirby Cove Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Kirby Cove Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Camping fee, Group Picnic Fee: $75 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Amenities at Kirby Cove Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Vault Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: No water; dump station: No; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes - year... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Recreation.gov campground rules for Kirby Cove Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.