Haypress Campground

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·Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Overview

Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley. The hike to this campground is 0.7 miles from the Tennessee Valley Trail head parking lot. Typical Haypress campers enjoy hiking to Tennessee Cove, where they can admire the dramatic geology and colorful sand of this unique beach.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (2 of 6 campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (N/A)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 5)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

A green meadow with a fence running through it, food lockers and picnic table in distance. - Credits: Lara Volski NPS
A bulletin board with signs in a meadow. A picnic table and food locker is in the background. The campground is lined with trees. - Credits: Lara Volski NPS
An image of a grassy meadow with a low fence, a tent, and two picnic tables. - Credits: Kirke Wrench NPS
A large grassy field with multiple campsites that are roughly 11 feet apart. - Credits: Kirke Wrench NPS

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

An image of a grassy meadow with a low fence, a tent, and two picnic tables. - Credits: Kirke Wrench NPS

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

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