Mount Tamalpais State Park
State Park · Mill Valley, California
Mount Tamalpais State Park rises above Marin County, just north of San Francisco, with a summit of about 2,570 ft that gives views over the Pacific, the Golden Gate and on clear days the Farallon Islands. The park holds redwood canyons, grassland ridges, oak woods and a web of trails that connect to Muir Woods and Stinson Beach. It has a stone Mountain Theater, an outdoor amphitheater used for performances in spring - confirm the current schedule. Steep Ravine has rustic cabins by lottery, and the Dipsea Trail is known for the Dipsea Race held yearly. The mountain is also tied to the early history of mountain biking. It suits hikers, cyclists, campers and anyone who wants a big view without a long trip from the city. Fog, wind and wildfire closures affect plans, and parking fills early on weekends. Confirm fees, trail closures and the fire-danger status before you drive up, and bring layers.
3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, California, 94941, United States
The park is generally open daily from sunrise to sunset, with the campground and trailheads usable at any time you have a reservation - confirm exact hours on the State Parks site. Parking lots and roads can close during high fire danger, storms or after landslides, and trails may be shut for repairs or wildlife protection. The Pantoll ranger station and the East Peak visitor area keep their own shorter hours and are closed in some seasons. The Mountain Theater is open for events on posted days, mostly in spring, and the Steep Ravine cabins and the Pantoll campground work on reservation or lottery systems. Fog can arrive in minutes, so check the weather before you drive up.
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