Haypress Campground
Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley. Typical Haypress campers enjoy hiking to Tennessee Cove, where they can admire the dramatic geology and colorful sand of this unique beach.
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Site mix
| Hike-in | 6 |
Site map
6 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
This primitive hike-in campground has five overnight sites that accommodate up to four guests, and one group overnight site that accommodates up to 25 guests. Water must be packed in, and trash must be packed out. There is no water available at this campground. Each campsite has a tent pad and a food locker, and the group site has two picnic tables. The campground has two vault toilets in total. There is generally no cellphone service at the campground or at the Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot. Please be prepared for a 1 mile walk from the parking area to Haypress Campground. The trail is flat and partially paved/partially packed dirt.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From San Francisco (traveling north). Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and continue on the US-101 N. Take exit 445B toward Mill Valley/Stinson Beach. Continue straight until you can turn left onto Tennessee Valley Road. This road will dead-end at the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot.
| Nearest town | Sausalito, California |
| Coordinates | 37.8608° N, 122.5458° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The hike to this campground is 1 mile from the Tennessee Valley Trail head parking lot, which means car or RV camping is not allowed.
Charges and cancellations
Group Site Cancellations and Modifications The Haypress Campground Group Site must be cancelled or modified more than 14 days before your check-in date otherwise it will be considered a late cancellation.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bluerush ↗ | 3.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Fog Campers ↗ | 9.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of fun and interesting things to do and see. The 150-year-old Point Bonita Lighthouse (a secret jewel of the Bay Area) and the historic Cold War era Nike Missile Site are just a 20-minute drive away from the Tennessee Valley trailhead parking lot. Awe-inspiring Muir Woods National Monument, with its old-growth coastal redwood forest and numerous hiking trails, is a 25-minute drive. Mount Tamalpais State Park, with hiking and sweeping views of the Bay Area, is another 10 minutes past Muir Woods. Within the Marin Headlands, consider visiting the historic Battery Townsley, the Point Bonita Lighthouse, or Nike Missile Site SF-88.
- 2.6 miMuir Woods National Monument Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 5.9 mi
- 6.2 miOutpost Meadow Picnic Pods ↗Day use
- 6.3 miWilliam Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge begins about 8.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.1 miMarin Islands National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 469 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
Haypress Campground spans over a large grassy swath that is lined by eucalyptus trees. California quails frequent the area, and raptors are often soaring overhead. Deer, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats share this open space. The geology that underlies Tennessee Valley is unique and world-renowned; for example, outcrops of radiolarian ribbon chert that line the trails are frequently admired by visitors from near and far. 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 Haypress Campground.
Recreation
Tennessee Valley and the Marin Headlands are noted for great hiking, and trails are often populated with hikers regardless of the time of the year. Consider hiking to Tennessee Beach (2 miles), Muir Beach (3.5 miles), historic Battery Townsley (3.5 miles), or Rodeo Beach (4 miles). Contact the Marin Headlands Rangers at (415)-331-1540 to inquire about a ranger-led program or guided hike during your stay.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Haypress Campground?
Sites at Haypress Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Haypress Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Haypress Campground have?
6 sites, including 6 hike-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Haypress Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Haypress Campground?
Tennessee Valley and the Marin Headlands are noted for great hiking, and trails are often populated with hikers regardless of the time of the year. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Haypress Campground?
Sausalito, California. The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of fun and interesting things to do and see.
Source: Getting there
What if Haypress Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hawk Campground (1.5 mi), Bicentennial Campground (2.4 mi), and Kirby Cove Campground (3.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Haypress Campground in?
Haypress Campground is a Golden Gate National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.