Mount Tamalpais State Park

Mount Tamalpais State Park

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Location: At 801 Panoramic Highway in Mill Valley, north of San Francisco's Golden Gate; from Highway 101 take Highway 1 to the Stinson Beach Exit and follow signs up the mountain.
Facilities: 16 developed walk-in campsites, 10 rustic cabins, picnic areas, trails (50+ miles), visitor center, exhibits, food service, 3,750-seat stone amphitheater, restrooms (é).
Activities: Camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, interpretive programs.
Special Features: Park includes 6,300 acres of redwood groves and oak woodlands, with a spectacular view from the 2,571-foot peak of Mount Tamalpais. On a clear day visitors can see the Farallon Islands 25 miles out to sea, the Marin County Hills, San Francisco and the bay, and Mount Diablo.
Address: c/o North Bay District Office
PO Box 123
Duncan Mills, CA 95430
Phone: 415-388-2070;
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=471
Size: 6,243 acres. Elevation: 0-2,571 feet.

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