Tomales Bay Boat Only

“TOMALES BAY BOAT-IN INFORMATION Boat-in sites are ONLY reachable by Boat. ALL Tomales Bay permits require use of a boat, including group sites on Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach. Boat Launch and vehicle parking for all Boat-In campsites are located outside of the boundaries of the Point Reyes National Seashore. A wag bag or portable toilet is required to carry out human waste for all Boat A and Boat B permit holders. There is NO potable water on Tomales Bay for Boat-In camping- you must bring your own. Possession of a glass container on the water or in a vessel or within 50 feet of any riverbank, lakeshore, beach, on the water or in a vessel is prohibited. Boat-in Amenities: NONE. Except for vault toilets on Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach. Food Storage: Raccoon- and rodent-proof food storage, such as bear canisters or Kevlar food bags are required. Group Site Permit holders at Marshall Beach and Tomales Beach are required to camp only at Marshall or Tomales Beach. Marshall Beach allows for two group permits at any one time. Groups 1 and 2 must set up camp in a way that allows room for two parties to be able to share the beach. Boat A and Boat B Permits are not assigned to specific campsite locations. These permits are authorized for dispersed minimum impact camping within 75 feet of the mean high tide level at any of these select beaches along the west shore of Tomales Bay: *North Blue Gum Beach *South Blue Gun Beach *Pita Beach *White Gulch Beach *Wall Beach *Pelican North Beach *Elk Fence North Beach *Elk Fence South Beach *Tomales Beach *No Name Beach *Marshall Beach *Long Cove Beach *Kilkenny Beach BOAT-IN WEATHER AND SAFETY: Expect calm winds in the mornings with increasing winds from the northwest in the afternoon. Crossing Tomales Bay during Small Craft Advisories issued by the National Weather Service can be hazardous. You are responsible for checking safe weather and tide conditions. You should be an experienced kayaker or be going with an experienced group. ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET.”

recreation.gov's note for this site

Longest rig

Tents only

People

Up to 25

Parking

Boat Launch and vehicle parking for all Boat-In campsites are located outside of the boundaries of the Point Reyes National Seashore.

Campfires

Allowed

Check-in

12:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.