Steep Ravine

If you can get a reservation, you will not be disappointed. The location is stunning no matter the weather – it was pouring rain and windy the night I stayed with my wife and toddler. We were snug and cozy next to the wood stove, looking out over the stormy Pacific. The facilities are extremely well cared for – cabins are sparse and simple but clean, with lots of charm. The wood stoves work really well. In the winter you would probably want to add wood once or twice during the night to stay warm. The Steep Ravine trail up the hill is also perfect for a short stroll or a long hike!

Remember me? We Used to stay here when it was $35 a night back when you could get a reservation as quickly as you called. I'm sure it's not that way anymore, and the last time I was there, I was in my Cadillac about to drive cross-country to Boston? So, it was nice to have one great weekend on the ocean, in a cabin, with no running water and no electricity, and just one with nature as the sunset into the ocean.I will never forget it. That was twenty years ago!! May I give you guys a little secret from a local because I lived up in the rain for 12 years. If you go down to that beach, I believe it's called Blacks Beach, and you can dig up a hot spring in the beach itself and use it to take a bath at low tide! It's right there next to the cabins. Towards Stinson, only us locals know about it. Enjoy! Bring your own wood and water and make sure all of your lamps have fuel or batteries. And plenty of propane, if you're going to cook your food on a camping stove, bring blankets because this is camping on the ocean at it's finest. Remember, Samuel P Taylor State Park is around the corner and Mt Tamalpais; (which is where the mountain bike was invented by the way) has camping at the top of the mountain from Steep Ravine and in some remote areas also. Bring Plenty of water, a tent and sleeping bags, Trail mix and hiking gear for the many trails and waterfalls you will encounter. This place is the bombadier!!🙏🇺🇲😇 Great memories here!

Epic view of the beautiful coastline and ocean. Be prepared for inclement weather. Firewood available for purchase. Drinking water and bathrooms on site.

The cabins are fairly well maintained. Since I've been here before I know what to expect. No running water except for the upper path rooms where there is a sink and a flush toilet well maintained. The lower path room near where I was at cabin 4, The furthest cabin away from the others, Has an outhouse pit toilet which let's just say is very rustic with rusty bolts and hinges etc. But it all works just fine, didn't bother me a bit. Because its a lingering winter right nowThe weather hasn't turned to generate insects and it's quite windy. For a non-insulated cabin that translates to draftyBecause there is no weather stripping around the doors or windows. Just overpack for sleeping comfort with extra pads because that plywood platform that you sleep on doesn't get any softer at midnight if you're on a thinsulite pad. And the woodburning stove is in the socializing eating area with a dividing wall between the sleeping area so you will not get warmth from the stove at night. I also noticed the trail down to the beach has become more difficult to access. I went when there was a projected 0 tide hoping to be able to get out onto an extended beach but the surf was high and there was no way that was gonna happen. Be mindful of tide and surf reports if you plan to do any beach combing. Due to the steepness of trails I would not recommend bringing small children Unless you plan on carrying them in a pack.

Lovely cabins with a great view. Not much to do around and the beach is very rocky. If you want a nice beach go to Stinson Beach for supplies and come back to a serine cabin. Bathrooms are good but a bit of a walk from the cabin. Water access close by. Otherwise it's just a wood cabin with a fireplace. Perfect getaway from it all