Do I need a permit to backpack Coast Camp?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Coast Camp in Point Reyes National Seashore. It is the Coast Camp Reservation, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Coast Camp permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $20/night
- Group size limit
- 6 people
What the rules require
- Reservation required via Recreation.gov
- Must pick up permit at Bear Valley Visitor Center before hiking
- All food must be stored in provided metal lockers
- No dogs allowed on trails or in campgrounds
- Campfires only in provided charcoal grills (no ground fires)
Published rules for the Coast Camp Reservation, quoted as written.
Getting one
Dates for Coast Camp sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag watches Coast Camp Reservation and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.
Common questions about the Coast Camp permit
Do I need a permit to backpack Coast Camp?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Coast Camp in Point Reyes National Seashore. It is the Coast Camp Reservation, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Coast Camp permit cost?
$20/night.
How many people can be on one Coast Camp permit?
6 people.