Rob Hill Campground

Rob Hill Campground at The Presidio in San Francisco California provides 4 primitive tent only group camping sites. For a nightly fee of $125 a group (no minimum size limit is noted; max size of 30 campers) can stay on the historic grounds. Advanced reservations are required and special rules apply. 4 parking spaces allotted per campsite.   From their website: Urban dwellers accustomed to waking up to the sounds of city life will appreciate the morning chorus of breaking waves, fog horns, and bird songs at Rob Hill Campground. Perched on​​ four wooded acres above Baker Beach at the Presidio's highest point, Rob Hill is the only group campground in San Francisco. Here, you can see ​the lights of Sutro Tower, smell the ocean, and hear the owls in their Cypress roosts. It's easy to see why people have been sleeping under the stars – fog-shrouded as they may be at times – here for generations, beginning with the Ohlone, the first inhabitants of this area. When the U.S. Army left the Presidio, Rob Hill was a dusty, rustic site. In 2010, it received a major facelift with the addition of upgraded group campsites; clean, well-lighted restrooms; accessible paved pathways; and a building for educational programs. Improvements were funded by the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.​ Rob Hill's modern amenities and urban location make it ideal for inexperienced or reluctant campers — you can bring your own gear or rent it at Sports Basement at Crissy Field.

The Facilities

Two group campsites are available for general public rental. Each site can accommodate up to 30 people and features a fire pit, a free-standing barbeque grill, food storage lockers, and picnic tables. Rob Hill has restrooms but no showers. The Great Room and Fire Circle are reserved for education programs only.

Reserving a Campsite - 2018

The campground will be open April 1 to October 31 for the 2018 season. The campground is currently full Saturdays and most Fridays.

A reservation and permit are required for camping at Rob Hill. Use of a campsite is $125 per site per night, with a maximum stay of 3 nights. Payments are by credit card only; fees are non-refundable. A minimum of three working days is required to process reservations. We began accepting reservations for the entire 2018 season on 2/5/2018 at 9:00 am PST. Reservation requests will be processed first-come, first-served in the order that they are received via email. We do not accept reservations by phone. Military: All veterans, retired and active duty personnel get a reduced rate on campground use. Use of campsite is $75 per site per night. Military members must present a valid military ID with application form. 2018 Rob Hill Campground Application and Payment Form PDF >> To request a site, please right click on the above link and Save Link As..., complete it, and email it tocamp@presidiotrust.gov. (Mac Users: please print the form, fill it out, scan it, and send it to camp@presidiotrust.gov.)Some browsers are unable to open this form properly, so please make sure it is saved to your computer.

Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are confirmed via email. For questions, please call the Presidio Visitor Center at (415) 561-4323. Reservations cannot be made over the phone.

Please Note

• RV, pop-up and camper-truck camping is not allowed in the Presidio. No hook-ups available.
• Reservations begin at 12 pm and end at 11 am the following day.
• Service dogs are the only pets allowed.
• Alcohol, smoking, firearms, explosives, and generators are not permitted.
• Campsite permits come with four parking passes. Please park in the designated parking area; illegally parked vehicles are subject to ticketing and towing by the U.S. Park Police. Additional paid parking is close by for additional vehicles.
• All sites are walk-in. ADA access to the sites is available. Vehicles are not permitted in the campground proper.
• Each campsite is equipped with a fire pit (you must bring your own firewood) and a fixed charcoal barbeque grill. Please do not burn wood or charcoal when there is a Spare the Air alert in effect. Visit http://www.sparetheair.org to learn more.
• Quiet time is 10 pm to 6 am.
• No amplified music is allowed.
• The campground cannot be considered a temporary residence.
• Heavy rains and high wind advisory cancels. Please call the weather hotline (415) 561-2115 for updated information.
• The Great Room and Fire Circle are reserved for education programs only. Please do not disturb the groups using these spaces.

CAP Program

Two of Rob Hill's four group sites are reserved for the Camping at the Presidio (CAP) program, which provides youth with meaningful camping experiences. Through this 'train the trainer' program, the leaders of schools and community organizations are given the skills to bring groups of kids to explore the Presidio's outdoors. These adventures offer hands-on learning and exploration. CAP leaders love "getting to know the kids in a different setting" and seeing their kids' enthusiasm about simple natural wonders like a banana slug or the night sky. "The whole experience was truly magical!" said one CAP participant. CAP is a partnership of the Presidio Trust and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.