Van-tested notes
Sleep under second-growth redwoods 30 minutes from the Golden Gate. Real showers, creekside sites, and Point Reyes 20 minutes west. Book on ReserveCalifornia — weekends go fast.
Know before you go
- Reservation-dependent in summer
- Damp and cool even in July — the fog rolls in
The facts
Cost
$35/night
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
400 mi · ~6.5 hr drive
Elevation
200 ft
Season
year round
Van access
easy
Safety score
9/10
Last verified
2026-07
Cell signal
Verizonweak
AT&Tweak
T-Mobilenone
Amenities
Flush toiletsShowersPotable waterPicnic tablesFire ringsHikingShadeWhere it is
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