Mount Tamalpais
California · State Park
Mount Tamalpais State Park offers stunning views, diverse trails, and rich biodiversity, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Current alerts
- California State Parks Expands Trail Access on Mount Tamalpais
Campgrounds
- Alice Eastwood Group Camps — Year-round · 2 tent sites · 495 ft · Group camp · reserve
- Bootjack Campground — Open (checked 2026-08-03) · first come, first served · 15 sites · Primitive · Hike-in
- Frank Valley Horse Camp — Year-round · 1 tent sites · 81 ft · Group camp · Equestrian · reserve
- Pantoll Campground — Open (checked 2026-08-03) · first come, first served · 16 sites · Primitive · Hike-in
- S Rav Cabin Area — Year-round · 73 ft · reserve
- S Rav Camp Area (sites E1-E7) — Year-round · 6 tent sites · 98 ft · Primitive · Hike-in · reserve
Top trails
- Steep Ravine, Dipsea and Matt Davis Loop from Pantoll Campground — 7.4 mi · Loop
- Cataract Trail — 3.0 mi · 1,296 ft gain · 1h 39m · Out & back
- Matt Davis - Coastal - Steep Ravine - Dipsea Loop — 7.7 mi · Loop
- Verna Dunshee Trail — 0.7 mi · 21 ft gain · 15m · Loop
- Bootjack Trail Loop — 4.0 mi · Loop
More trails here: O'Rourke's Bench via Old Railroad Grade, Old Mine - Temelpa - Throckmorton Trail Loop, Rock Spring Trail, Steep Ravine Trail, Dipsea Trail, Matt Davis Trail, Fern Creek Trail.
Visiting
Fees — Golden Poppy: $125, California Explorer: $195, Golden Bear: $0, Disabled Discount: $3.5, Distinguished Veteran: $0, East Peak, Pantoll, Bootjack: $8.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak lots charge $8 per vehicle; credit cards accepted at Pantoll during staffed hours only, other paid lots are cash/check self-pay. Several trailhead lots (e.g., Rock Spring) are free.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: mixed. Phone: (415) 388-2070.
Top spots
- East Peak — POI
- Steep Ravine — POI
- Cataract Falls — POI
- Stinson Beach — POI
- Mountain Theater (Cushing Memorial Amphitheater) — POI
- Gravity Car Barn — POI
- Laurel Dell — POI
- Rock Spring — POI
- West Peak — POI
- Trojan Point — POI
Coordinates: 37.8890, -122.6108. Official website.
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