Rob Hill Group Campground
As San Francisco's only group campground, Rob Hill offers a national park camping experience just minutes from the city. Here you will have access to all of the recreational opportunities the Presidio of San Francisco has to offer, including hiking and biking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic sites, beaches, a golf course, and so much more. The campground's spacious campsites make it a perfect choice for groups of all kinds, including multi-family gatherings, school field trips, and scout troops. To learn more about the campgrounds rules we ask you to please read over the Terms and Conditions. We look forward to welcoming you to Rob Hill!
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Site mix
| Group tent areas | 4 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | A discounted rate of 75.00 per site, per night is available to active and retired miliary personnel all season long. To claim the discount, please email proof of eligibility to [email protected] at least one week prior to your check-in date. |
| Accessibility | Sites Ishmen Site with Parking Spots 9-12, Yunahia Site with Parking Spots 13-16 are listed accessible |
Rob Hill is generally open for camping between April 1 and October 31 each year. The campground has four group campsites that can accommodate up to 30 people each. Two of the sites, the Ishmen and Yunahia sites, are accessible campsites that contain raised tent pads. Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring, a large charcoal grill, four picnic tables, and two food storage boxes. Rob Hill is a tent-only campground. RVs, pop-up trailers, camper vans, or other similar camping-vehicles are not allowed. All four of the campsites can be reached by an approximately 200 ft walk up a paved, accessible path. Rob Hill has indoor toilets with running water, but no showers. The restrooms are ADA compliant. A set of utility sinks are located near the bathrooms where campers may wash their dishes. Potable water is available at the drinking fountain near the restrooms or the water faucets on the east and west sides of the campground. There are landfill, recycling, and organics/compost bins on the east and west sides of the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Use the address 1475 Central Magazine Rd, San Francisco, Ca 94129. The campground parking area is on the south side (the campground side) of Central Magazine Rd. Parking is prohibited on the north side of Central Magazine Rd. Each campsite is provided a maximum of four (4) parking permits. Additional parking permits will not be provided.
| Nearest town | San Francisco, California |
| Coordinates | 37.7975° N, 122.4756° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Reservation holders may make up to two changes per reservation. A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Cancellations less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sports Basement ↗ | 1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Fog Campers ↗ | 14.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
In addition to the many places to visit within the Presidio, there is so much to explore in San Francisco itself. You can visit the Golden Gate Bridge, explore endless dining opportunities, visit a museum, and so much more. Located just over one mile from the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center, the campground makes for an excellent base camp for groups wanting to walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge. Check with the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District for tips to make the most of your visit to this beloved International Orange icon. Campers looking for more national park experiences can explore the other units of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), including Fort Point National Historic Site, Muir Woods National Monument, and Alcatraz Island. Stretched across 80,000 acres north and south of the Golden Gate Bridge, the 37 parks sites of the GGNRA constitute one of the world’s largest national parks in an urban setting.
- 0.1 mi
- 1 miOutpost Meadow Picnic Pods ↗Day use
- 1.1 miWilliam Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 2.9 miMaritime Museum ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge begins about 11.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.4 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.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
The Presidio is a natural oasis right next door to a big city – a place where you can experience wildflowers, watersheds, and wildlife on an afternoon hike. It is also a where important work is being done to revitalize natural areas and to show how people and the environment can thrive in harmony. At the Presidio, you can explore habitats that have been lost in the urban Bay Area; see a fox or a hawk hunt for their next meal; or stroll around a natural lake that has been brought back to life. Mountain Lake, one of San Francisco's last surviving natural lakes, is located less than two miles south of Rob Hill on the southern edge of the Presidio. Since 2013 the Presidio Trust has been working with scientists, academic institutions, and volunteers to help revitalize the lake. Polluted soil and invasive species were removed from the lake, and native plant and animal species, such as the Western Pond Turtle and Pacific Chorus Frog are being reestablished.
Recreation
Located at the Golden Gate, the Presidio of San Francisco is a place to escape in nature and explore key moments in history. The park features San Francisco’s best hiking and biking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic sites, beaches, a golf course, and other top attractions. And the Presidio is home to more than two-dozen visitor-serving businesses, including multiple museums, a golf course, and hotels and venues for celebrations and meetings. There are a dozen major trails in the Presidio and eight scenic overlooks. Whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, the Presidio has a trail for everyone. Visitors who wish to take advantage of the Presidio's many scenic bike routes can rent bikes through the Bay Wheels Bike Share program or at the Sports Basement on Crissy Field. In addition to the many hiking and biking trails, the Presidio is home to some of the best beaches in San Francisco.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rob Hill Group Campground?
Sites at Rob Hill Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Rob Hill Group Campground?
A discounted rate of 75.00 per site, per night is available to active and retired miliary personnel all season long. To claim the discount, please email proof of eligibility to [email protected] at least one week prior to your check-in date.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rob Hill Group Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Rob Hill Group Campground?
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Rob Hill Group Campground have?
4 sites, including 4 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Rob Hill Group Campground?
Rob Hill Group Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Rob Hill Group Campground?
Rob Hill has indoor toilets with running water, but no showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Rob Hill Group Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Rob Hill Group Campground?
Sites Ishmen Site with Parking Spots 9-12 and Yunahia Site with Parking Spots 13-16 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Rob Hill Group Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Rob Hill Group Campground?
Located at the Golden Gate, the Presidio of San Francisco is a place to escape in nature and explore key moments in history. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rob Hill Group Campground?
San Francisco, California. In addition to the many places to visit within the Presidio, there is so much to explore in San Francisco itself.
Source: Getting there