Marin County Parks and Recreation Resources

New Interactive GIS Resource for Marin County
GIS Web Site
This web site has several layers of information layed out on a county map, including major roads, streams, trails, bike paths, lakes, parks, contour lines, and when you zoom in, aerial photos. If you live in Marin, you can easily spot your house and other interesting features.

Hiking Groups/Activities in Marin
Sierra Club
The Sierra club offers dozens of hikes in Marin each month. Check here for hiking schedule.

Mt. Tam Interpretive Association
They usually offer Saturday and Sunday hikes each weekend. Check here for hiking schedule.

Pacific Trail Society
The Pacific Trail Society is an informal group that hikes in Marin and the East Bay about twice a month. Check here for hiking schedule.

For information about other public hikes at Point Reyes (PRNS) or in the Marin Headlands (GGNRA), check the appropriate links below.

Parks in Marin
Angel Island State Park Facilities include Visitor Center, Museum, snack bar, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and camping. Fee for ferry.
Angel Island Park Headquarters 415-435-1915
Tiburon Ferry Information 415-435-2131

China Camp State Park
Facilities include Ranger Station, Museum, snack bar, hiking and biking trails, sandy beach, picnic areas and camping. Parking fee for most areas.
China Camp Park Headquarters 415-456-0766

Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)
Facilities include Visitor Center, historic forts, Marine Mammal Center, hiking and biking trails, sandy beaches, picnic areas and camping. Click on the Park Events link for a list of current activites.
Marin Headlands Visitor Center 415-331-1540
Stinson Beach Weather Info 415-868-1922

Marin County Parks and Open Space District (MCOSD)
Facilities include hiking and biking trails.
Marin County Open Space District Office 415-499-6387

Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD)
Facilities include Ranger Station, hiking and biking trails and picnic area. No swimming. Entrance fee for cars in main lakes area.
Sky Oaks Ranger Station 415-459-5267

Mt. Tamalpais State Park
Facilities include Ranger Station, outdoor amphitheater, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and camping. East Peak has a museum and snack bar open on weekends. Parking fee for most areas.
Pantoll Ranger Station and Campground 415-388-2070

Muir Woods National Monument Facilities include Visitor Center, hiking trails, gift shop and snack bar. No picnicking allowed.
Muir Woods Park Headquarters 415-388-2595

Olompali State Historic Park
Facilities include historical display area, hiking trails and picnic area. Entrance fee to main area.
Olompali Park Headquarters 415-892-3383

Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS)
Facilities include three Visitor Centers, hiking and biking trails, whale watching, gift shop, snack bar and sandy beaches. Call the Visitor Center for current Ranger led activities.
Bear Valley Visitor Center 415-663-1092
Lighthouse Weather Info 415-663-9029

Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Facilities include Ranger Station, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and camping. Entrance fee to main areas.
Samuel P. Taylor Park Headquarters 415-488-9897

Tomales Bay State Park
Facilities include Ranger Station, hiking trails, picnic areas, sandy beaches and swimming area. Entrance fee to main area.
Tomales Bay Park Headquarters 415-669-1140

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