Point Reyes Lighthouse
Inverness, CA
A lighthouse down 300 steps on one of the windiest and foggiest headlands on the Pacific coast.
- Nearest town
- Inverness, CA
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 37.9960, -123.0230
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Olema CampgroundMotorhome stopover13 mi from Point Reyes LighthouseTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Five Brooks Horse CampCampsite14 mi from Point Reyes Lighthouse
- Lawsons LandingCampsite18 mi from Point Reyes Lighthouse
- Doran Regional Park CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Point Reyes LighthouseTentsCaravans
- Steep Ravine Environmental CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Point Reyes LighthouseTentsDrinking waterToilets
- Pantoll CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Point Reyes LighthouseTentsDrinking waterToilets
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Point Reyes Lighthouse?
Point Reyes Lighthouse is in Inverness, CA, at GPS 37.9960, -123.0230. It is about 13 mi from Point Reyes Station.
Can you camp near Point Reyes Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Marshall Beach Boat-In Campsites, about 13 mi away; within 25 mi there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Point Reyes Lighthouse?
Point Reyes Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sonoma, Napa and Point Reyes and Tule elk, oysters and fog coast – by camper from Muir Woods via Point Reyes to Fort Ross.
What is there to see near Point Reyes Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bodega Head (21 mi), Muir Woods National Monument (25 mi), Goat Rock Beach (31 mi) and Battery Spencer Overlook (32 mi).
When is the best time to visit Point Reyes Lighthouse?
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)