Sunrise Point Campground
Secluded Camping Right on the SF Bay Shoreline
Candlestick Point SRA’s has six camp sites that are available to groups of 20-40 people. All campsites are located on Sunrise Point, each with a picnic table, food storage box, BBQ grill, access to potable water, and beautiful views of the bay and surrounding hills. The campground is steps away from a public fishing pier* from which campers can catch and release jack smelt, halibut, leopard sharks, or bat rays depending on the season.
Fees are $35/site per night. Each site accommodates one large tent or two smaller tents. For groups with youth under 18, there must be one adult for every four children.
The campground is accessible via the San Francisco Bay Trail (hike/bike) and the San Francisco Bay Water Trail (boat). Boat campers with reservations may launch non-motorized vessels from Jack Rabbit Beach. Please plan ahead to arrive at your campsite before dark.
While there is no vehicle access to the sites, overnight parking is available in the parking lot. Campers must secure (free) permits from the Park Manager ahead of time.
Campfires/ground fires are not permissible. There are no flush toilets, sinks, or showers. Public portapotties with hand sanitizer dispensers are available. (Private ones and hand-washing stations can be rented upon request.)
Reservations and/or service projects can be arranged by contacting Park Manager Lisa Whitmer at lisa.whitmer@parks.ca.gov
*A license is not required when fishing off a public pier.
Amenities
- Six accessible campsites
- Accessible trails
- Potable water
- BBQ grills
- Food lockers
- Portapotties
- Public fishing pier
- No showers or flush toilets on site
Rules
- The campsites are available for groups of 20-40 people only.
- Groups with youth must have at least one adult for every four children.
- Check-in is at 2 p.m.; checkout is at 12 p.m.
- While there is no vehicle access to the sites, overnight parking is available in the parking lot. Campers must secure (free) permits from the Park Manager ahead of time.
- Boat campers with reservations may launch non-motorized vessels from Jack Rabbit Beach.