Point Reyes National Seashore · Hike-in campground
🏞️ Glen Campground
Glen Campground is the most sheltered hike-in site in Point Reyes National Seashore — a 1.6-mile trek into a creekside valley away from coastal wind and fog. Reservations required; max stay 3 nights.
About Glen Campground
Glen Campground sits in a grassy valley along Glen Creek, surrounded by hills on three sides. It's the most sheltered and often warmest option. The valley can be buggy in late spring and summer. The Glen Trail connects to the Coast Trail network, allowing loop hikes back to Sky or Coast. Stargazing here is excellent due to the valley's dark skies.
Trail & Route Information
| Trailhead | Bear Valley Visitor Center or Sky Trailhead |
|---|---|
| Hike Distance | 1.6 miles (one way) |
| Elevation Gain | 420 ft |
| Max Stay | 3 nights |
How to Get There
- Start at Bear Valley Visitor Center or Sky Trailhead. Parking is available, but arrive early on weekends — lots fill by 9 AM.
- Follow the trail for 1.6 miles (420 ft elevation gain). The trail takes approximately 1 to 2 hours depending on pace and pack weight.
- Check in at the campground. There is no ranger station at the site — self-register upon arrival.
Not sure when to leave? Use the hike time calculator with Glen Campground selected.
Amenities
- Potable water
- Pit toilets
- Bear boxes
- Picnic tables
- Established tent pads
Open year-round. Most sheltered option. Creek can be heard from sites. Mosquitoes present late spring through summer. Warmer than coastal campgrounds.
How to Reserve Glen Campground
Book Glen Campground on Recreation.gov (facility 233359 — same listing as Coast, Sky, and Glen). Reservations open 6 months ahead; maximum stay is 3 nights. There are no walk-ups.
Reserve Glen Campground on Recreation.gov →
Step-by-step booking rules: Point Reyes camping reservations guide.
Glen Campground FAQs
Q: Do I need a reservation for Glen Campground?
Yes. All Point Reyes backcountry campgrounds require advance reservations on Recreation.gov (facility 233359). There are no walk-up sites. See the reservations guide.
Q: How long is the hike to Glen Campground?
Glen Campground is a 1.6-mile one-way hike from Bear Valley Visitor Center or Sky Trailhead, with about 420 ft of elevation gain. Maximum stay is 3 nights.