Mission

We provide children and youth who traditionally have not visited national parks with meaningful overnight camping experiences. Designed for community organizations and schools, the Camping at the Presidio (CAP) program provides a dynamic and affordable way to enrich the lives of young people. Since 2007, CAP has met the need for thousands of Bay Area youth to access overnight camping in the Presidio, while providing a gateway experience to explore the Golden Gate National Parks and public lands far beyond our urban center.

Camping at the Presidio is a partnership of Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, The Presidio Trust, and Bay Area Wilderness Training.

What we provide:

• Free Camping Gear
• Free Guided Park Programs
• Free Pre-Trip orientations
• Affordable Round trip transportation
• Volunteer support

Find out how our program works:

• Download the CAP Program Brochure (PDF)
• New to the CAP Program
• CAP Leadership Training Graduates

What's nature got to do with you?  Learn about the benefits of the outdoors, and hear testimonials from our program participants.  Just click on the play button.