H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound
Rest Area
Write a Review Hwy 101 North Sausalito, CA 94965 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.8332, -122.4816
Overview of H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-898807 on 2/15/2024
Longest RV Reported: 37 feet (Class A)
Reported by Victor on 7/9/2022
Pad Type concrete
Elevation 229 ft / 69 m
Max Stay 1
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Independentlezzy asked on 6/3/2022
All the reviews say "plenty of space" but is that true for big rigs? I have a 44' 5th wheel.
Reviews of H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound 31 people have reviewed this location.
“10/10 Experience”
Reviewed 9/20/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
This is really the only option for boondocking near SF. We spent 4 nights here in our 24ft Class C. We came on a weekend - Friday night went to a baseball game at Oracle park and had our fingers crossed that there would be a space open after and there was! During the day we drove to the Daly City Train Station (super safe area) and par... more
This is really the only option for boondocking near SF. We spent 4 nights here in our 24ft Class C. We came on a weekend - Friday night went to a baseball game at Oracle park and had our fingers crossed that there would be a space open after and there was! During the day we drove to the Daly City Train Station (super safe area) and parked the RV in the train lot. On weekends the parking is free, during week days it’s $3.00 for the full day. We’d take the BART into SF to explore, come back, and head to this rest area. We were one of many RVs and conversion vans. Didn’t see any homeless and police occasionally come in and patrol. Bathrooms are relatively clean (I felt clean bringing my tooth brush in to brush my teeth). Oh did I mention the absolutely INSANE view of the Golden Gate?? Walking/bike path right in the rest area. Definitely recommend if you’re visiting SF, goes without saying to not take advantage.
RVantures would stay here again
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“Easy stop With Amazing View”
Reviewed 9/3/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 30' (Class A) |
We arrived around 4:30. This rest stop makes a circle so if you’re in a larger rig, like we are, good to go. You can get out if there isn’t a space available. We didn’t know this when we first pulled in and we’re STRESSED. Lots of cars and lots of people. The view of the bridge is on-point. Tour buses drop off here. Three-quarters arou... more
We arrived around 4:30. This rest stop makes a circle so if you’re in a larger rig, like we are, good to go. You can get out if there isn’t a space available. We didn’t know this when we first pulled in and we’re STRESSED. Lots of cars and lots of people. The view of the bridge is on-point. Tour buses drop off here. Three-quarters around the loop is where the RV spots are. We are a 30’ Class A with a tow-behind and we fit. Several sprinter vans also fit behind us but I’m glad we arrived early or I don’t think we would have had a spot.
Quieter than I thought it would be. We left the next morning about 9am. No one bothered us.
Would definitely stop here again.
WasserLife would stay here again
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“Noisy and Dirty, But A Great View Of The City”
Reviewed 8/12/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
I decided to stay here, because it was the right location for my road trip, it was free, and I thought the view of the city would be excellent. It's a large rest area with plenty of parking located on the first exit after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. I stayed the night in my SUV, and parked on the far side of the rest area where I ... more
I decided to stay here, because it was the right location for my road trip, it was free, and I thought the view of the city would be excellent. It's a large rest area with plenty of parking located on the first exit after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. I stayed the night in my SUV, and parked on the far side of the rest area where I saw several campers & RVs.
I had an excellent view of the city and the bridge both at night and in the morning. There were a lot of people, including a bunch of teenagers, hanging out at the rest area. Plus, quite a few people stopping just to take a quick photograph. It's a very busy rest area, and very noisy. In addition to the car noise, the large group of teenagers were pretty rowdy. (Bring earplugs!) There was also almost always a police car patrolling the rest area, even in the morning. I believe there's a rule that you're not supposed to park more than 8 hours at a rest area in California, but I'm not sure if that's enforced here.
The rest area itself had multiple bathrooms, which were pretty dirty, but still usable. The trashcan nearest to my car was overflowing, and in the middle of the night I woke to a weird sound, which turned out to be a couple of racoons digging through it.
Overall, it was not a restful night, but it was still a pretty cool place to stay.
marveled would stay here again
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“Amazing ”
Reviewed 7/9/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 37' (Class A) |
When you find a place that is feet from the Golden Gate Bridge, saddle between Sausalito and San Francisco, have access to fishing and crabbing and public restrooms, feel secure because of frequent and continuous law enforcement patrols, and have level ground, and most importantly, it’s free, you’ve discovered the highest standard of c... more
When you find a place that is feet from the Golden Gate Bridge, saddle between Sausalito and San Francisco, have access to fishing and crabbing and public restrooms, feel secure because of frequent and continuous law enforcement patrols, and have level ground, and most importantly, it’s free, you’ve discovered the highest standard of camping. All these features drowned out the thousands of people visiting this parking lot and the accompanying noise. Victor
Victor would stay here again
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“Fantastic overnight ”
Reviewed 6/28/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
Fantastic overnight spot with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city.
drewp1311 would stay here again
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“Great Rest Area at Golden Gate Bridge”
Reviewed 4/30/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 0 |
Lots of parking with restrooms. I had 4 bars with Visible.
Great views of the bridge and downtown SF.
freedom would stay here again
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“Rest Stop for a wedding”
Reviewed 2/5/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Couldn’t camp any closer to San Francisco. A quick Uber or bike ride to the city is a piece of cake.
Enough room for 3 or 4 RVs plus a bunch of parking spots.
Bathrooms are not very clean …. this place gets a ton of traffic. Bathrooms 1, Views 100
David would stay here again
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“Amazing!”
Reviewed 12/28/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
I was allowed to stay with my Airstream. The view to the Bridge is amazing. Plenty of room for RV’s and Campers. The entrance to the view point is busy with tourist. Park to the back with other campers.
Kbywater would stay here again
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“Big and beautiful. ”
Reviewed 9/11/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
This rest area is amazing! Lots of space to park on the north bound side of the 101. Some road noise but it’s muffled on the farthest side of the ready area. Well lit and fairly clean bathrooms. It’s a fabulous place for an overnight. Safe and gorgeous views to drink your coffee to in the morning before hitting e road again. Good... more
This rest area is amazing! Lots of space to park on the north bound side of the 101.
Some road noise but it’s muffled on the farthest side of the ready area. Well lit and fairly clean bathrooms.
It’s a fabulous place for an overnight. Safe and gorgeous views to drink your coffee to in the morning before hitting e road again.
Good place for the pooch to take a nice walk too.
RVgypsy would stay here again
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“Beautiful & FREE”
Reviewed 6/28/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
Epic!! Sheriffs circling frequently around the clock to make us feel safe, but they never stopped near us or asked us to move on, despite our staying 2 full nights quite happily. The first night was a little noisy from what sounded like dumpsters being wheeled around in the wee hours (??) and the 2nd night was verrry blustery (couldn’t... more
Epic!! Sheriffs circling frequently around the clock to make us feel safe, but they never stopped near us or asked us to move on, despite our staying 2 full nights quite happily. The first night was a little noisy from what sounded like dumpsters being wheeled around in the wee hours (??) and the 2nd night was verrry blustery (couldn’t even see the bridge in the morning!), but the first 2 days were simply marvelous. Beautiful view of the bridge, which we walked across multiple times. Great spot to meet strangers from all over the world. 🗺 😊
@6RWeInAWeeRV would stay here again
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“Unreal ”
Reviewed 1/27/2022
Days stayed: | 2 |
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I stayed two nights there. Would leave during the day to explore the city. Police make regular visits all day and night and never said a word to me. One officer and I nodded at each other. I noticed 3 other vehicles there both nights. The evenings at sun set are pretty busy because of the view but after sunset it gets very quite. I att... more
I stayed two nights there. Would leave during the day to explore the city. Police make regular visits all day and night and never said a word to me. One officer and I nodded at each other. I noticed 3 other vehicles there both nights. The evenings at sun set are pretty busy because of the view but after sunset it gets very quite. I attempted to boondock with in the city but proved difficult as the city is packed with buildings cars and people. I don’t know how to rate the cleanliness on here. It is a city rest stop with a killer view. Yes it is dirty. The night bathroom is pretty gross but there is nothing to complain about when your view is the Golden Gate Bridge come on now🤣. Outside there is broken glass in flower beds so watch your dogs. As a full time vanlifer I’m giving it 5 stars across the board because where else can you sleep and have a toilet for free with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Just a spectacular view
Dmazz17 would stay here again
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“Free place to stay in San Fran”
Reviewed 10/2/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
I asked a cop when I got here and he said you can camp 72 hours. They have a few RV parking spots but mainly regular. Very crowded until sun went down. CHP and Bridge police patrolled all night.
Wobbles29 would stay here again
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Amenities
Recreation
- picnic area
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- trash
Pets
- pets
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