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Wildcat Campground
Wildcat Campground is a hike-in campground run by the National Park Service in Point Reyes National Seashore, California[3]. NPS lists 8 sites, all reservable, and camping is by permit only[1][4].
What to expect
NPS describes a meadow setting on a bluff over the ocean, a brief walk from the beach[5]. You reach it on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, but not by boat, car or RV[5]. Per NPS, the campground stays open all year at any hour[4]. Permits must be obtained before your trip, and you can reserve online at Recreation.gov[4][6]. NPS lists five regular sites for 1 to 6 people and three group sites for 7 to 25 people[5].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Sites (NPS count)[1] | 8, 8 reservable, 0 first come, first served |
Camping fees
Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.
Amenities
Before you go
- NPS lists a Regular site permit at $30 per night[2] and a Group Site permit at $90 per night[7]. Fees can change.
- NPS lists vault toilets and drinking water year round, and food storage lockers at the campsite[8].
- NPS lists no showers, no camp store and no cell reception[8].
- NPS rules say dogs and other pets are prohibited, and campfires of wood or charcoal are not allowed at the campsites[9].
- Check the official NPS page and Recreation.gov before you go[6].
Questions people ask
- How much does Wildcat Campground cost?
- NPS lists $30 per night for a Regular site permit and $90 per night for a Group Site permit[2][7]. Fees can change.
- Do you need a reservation at Wildcat Campground?
- NPS says camping is by permit only, and permits must be obtained before your trip[4]. You can make online reservations at Recreation.gov[6].
- Are dogs allowed at Wildcat Campground?
- NPS rules list dogs and other pets as prohibited[9].
- Are campfires allowed at Wildcat Campground?
- NPS rules do not allow campfires of wood or charcoal at the campsites[9].
- Can you drive an RV to Wildcat Campground?
- No. NPS says you can reach it by foot, bicycle or horse, but not by boat, auto or RV[5].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists 8 sites at Wildcat Campground: 8 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
- Camping fee, Permit for a Regular site: $30 per night. National Park Service
- Wildcat Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Point Reyes National Seashore, California. National Park Service
- Season and hours (NPS): The Wildcat Campground is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Camping is by permit only. Camping permits must be obtained before starting your trip. Visitors may make online reservations for a permit at this backcountry (i.e., hike-in)... National Park Service
- NPS description for Wildcat Campground. National Park Service
- Reservation note from NPS: Camping is by permit only. Camping permits must be obtained before starting your trip. Visitors may make online reservations for a permit at this backcountry (i.e., hike-in) campground at Recreation.gov. Some permits/sites are... National Park Service
- Camping fee, Group Permit for a Group Site: $90 per night. National Park Service
- Amenities at Wildcat Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Vault Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: No; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes - year round;... National Park Service
- NPS campground rules for Wildcat Campground. National Park Service