Mount Tamalpais State Park
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Location:At 801 Panoramic Highway in Mill Valley, north of San Francisco's Golden Gate; from Highway 101 take Highway 1to 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 stoneamphitheater, 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 aspectacular view from the 2,571-foot peak of Mount Tamalpais. On aclear 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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