National Seashore · California, United States
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore is a national seashore in California, United States, covering 71,026 acres (28,743 ha), established in 1962.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Seashore |
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| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 71,026 acres (28,743 ha) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Coordinates | 38.0667° N, 122.8830° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,028-acre (287.44 km2) park preserve located on the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County, California. As a national seashore, it is maintained by the US National Park Service as an important nature preserve. No other U.S. national park south of Alaska hosts breeding hoofed megafauna (elk) and marine megafauna (elephant and other seals). Some existing agricultural uses are allowed to continue within the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · San Francisco, United States · 41.5 miles away
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) · Oakland, United States · 43.3 miles away
- Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) · San Jose, United States · 71.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Point Reyes National Seashore?
Point Reyes National Seashore is in California, United States (38.0667° N, 122.8830° W).
When was Point Reyes National Seashore established?
Point Reyes National Seashore was established in 1962, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Point Reyes National Seashore?
Point Reyes National Seashore covers 71,026 acres (28,743 ha).
Does Point Reyes National Seashore have campgrounds?
Yes — Point Reyes National Seashore has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Reyes_National_Seashore — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/pore/ — Official park page.