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Tomales Bay is the most popular kayaking area in the park. With a length of 24 km / 15 miles, this 2645 hectare tidal water body is California's largest protected coastal embayment.
Drakes Estero and Limantour Estero are also open for kayaking from July 1st through February 28th. These areas are closed to visitors the rest of the year to protect harbor seals during the pupping season.
Pelican Point, Duck Island, and eastern Hog Island are always closed to the public, for wildlife protection.
Miller County Park / Nick's Cove (415) 499-6387
Located north of Marshall, off Highway 1 on the east side of Tomales Bay. Overnight parking, restrooms, and pier available, day use and overnight use fees apply, cement grade into the water.
Tomales Bay State Park (415) 669-1140
Millerton Point—5 km / 3 miles north of Point Reyes Station on the east side of Tomales Bay. No overnight parking. Pit toilet available. Launch point is very shallow and requires carrying the boat about 100 meters / 90 yards along a trail.
Hearts Desire Beach—Off Pierce Point Road on the west side of Tomales Bay. No overnight parking and day-use fee applies. Launch requires carrying the boat about 100 meters / 90 yards over a sandy beach. Potable water and restrooms available.
Golden Hinde Inn and Marina (415) 669-1389
5 km / 3 miles north of Inverness off Sir Francis Drake Boulevard on the west side of Tomales Bay. No dump station. Overnight parking available and boat launch fee applies.
Lawson's Landing (707) 878-2443
Campground and boat launch on Dillon Beach. Gas, dump station, boat rentals, restrooms, potable water available. Day use and overnight fees apply.
Map of Boat-in Camping Sites in Tomales Bay
For information about kayak camping and beach fire regulations, see the backcountry camping page.
