RV Rental Point Reyes Station, CA

Point Reyes Station might not have epic attractions or bustling city streets dotted with shops and cafes, but it manages to reign in a healthy number of tourists due to its position in a very undeveloped natural area. The village is practically surrounded on all sides by parks, forests, and water which makes it quite easy to reconnect with the great outdoors while on vacation. When you book an RV in Point Reyes Station, there are so many places to visit, your head will spin. Tomales Bay State Park is named for the bay next to Point Reyes Station and consists of two parts on either side of the water. The state park is home to four fabulous beaches, a few hiking trails, swimming areas in the bay, and picnic areas where guests can take a break and enjoy the views.

Another place you can find quite easily in your Point Reyes Station camper rental is Samuel P. Taylor State Park. There you can hike through majestic redwood forests, some of which date back thousands of years. These mighty stoic giants are impressive in photos but nothing can do them justice quite like seeing them in person. Aside from the forests, there are rolling green hills to hike over and a few campgrounds where you can stay in your Point Reyes Station motorhome rental.

Sonoma Coast State Park is located to the north along California Highway 1, which is coincidentally one of the most beloved stretches of road in the country. This iconic scenic road is a pleasure to navigate while driving your Point Reyes Station RV rental north to Sonoma Coast State Park. Once you arrive, you’ll notice a myriad of natural stone arches and other mystifying geological features created by ocean erosion. There are a few Miwok archeological sites and old villages at Sonoma Coast, along with historic barns and several supposed shipwrecks off the coast.

It goes without saying that if you rent an RV in Point Reyes Station, you have already made plans to visit Point Reyes National Seashore. If you weren’t planning on it, you might want to reconsider. This magical oceanside wilderness attracts two and a half million visitors each year with its epic beaches, hidden coves, majestic waterfalls, and unforgettable views from atop the park’s bluffs. To get to the beach, you must hike through lush forests that shield the coast from all civilization. Not all of the campgrounds at the park can accommodate RVs, but there is at least one where you can stay overnight in your Point Reyes Station motorhome rental.

When you rent an RV in Point Reyes Station, you'll find a few places to park your rig near town. There are some options nearby in surrounding cities like Petaluma and San Rafael. Olema Campground is located closest to town so it is probably the easiest to find. There are a few nice features for guests to utilize but the main draw is Point Reyes National Seashore which practically surrounds the small campground.

Novato RV Park is close to the Golden Gate Bridge, an impressive landmark that you should visit if you have the time. Its proximity to wine country and the city of San Francisco is reason enough to plan a stay. San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA is another place to stay the night and has a snack bar, bicycle rentals, playgrounds, a hot tub, a sauna, and an in-ground pool.

In addition to these privately-operated campgrounds, there are dozens of state park and recreational area campgrounds that are open to the general public.

There is not too much to the small town of Point Reyes Station aside from a few shops, a post office, and some cottages. A peek around the surrounding area will yield some fun towns and exciting attractions. Bear Valley Visitor Center at Point Reyes National Seashore is your go-to resource for all information about the park. There are exhibits, displays, and knowledgeable park rangers that relish the opportunity to teach curious visitors about the history and biology of the seashore. Speaking of the seashore, The Point Reyes Lighthouse is a picturesque building that you can visit by hiking through rugged canyons and over rocky bluffs. The lighthouse is often shrouded in fog, but it is one of the best whale-watching spots in the region.

Marconi State Historic Park is a historic hotel, conference center, banquet hall, and overall just a beautiful building overlooking the water. The park is named for Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of the radio, who built a series of transmitting and receiving stations nearby. The original hotel was built by Marconi himself, but it was later taken over by the state along with 60 acres of land.