State park

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is a state park in San Francisco County, California. Hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Photo: Eric Fredericks, CC BY-SA 2.0

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area map

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area has 1 developed campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
No, day use at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area has 1 developed campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • ADA shoreline trails (easy) ADA-friendly trails through grassy uplands, salt marsh, and pocket beaches

What to see

  • Feature Candlestick fishing pier Public pier; no license required to fish from the pier
  • Overlook Last Port shoreline Coastal salt marsh, mudflats, and pocket beaches on San Francisco Bay

Public lands next to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.