Marin

Campbell Cove State Beach

Inconclusive today.
Last sampled Aug 17, 2026 · 36 days ago

Last sample is over 30 days old — too stale to be a reliable swim-safety indicator.

Plate I: Location

Ninety days of readings.

Log scale · MPN/100mL

Each dot is one sample taken by the monitoring agency. Dashed lines mark each indicator's EPA single-sample limit; bars along the bottom show daily rainfall.

Enterococcus (limit 104)E. coli (limit 235)Fecal coliform (limit 400)Exceeds limitRainfall

Common questions.

Is Campbell Cove State Beach safe to swim today?
Campbell Cove State Beach is currently inconclusive for swimming. Last sample is over 30 days old — too stale to be a reliable swim-safety indicator.
When was Campbell Cove State Beach last tested?
The most recent water-quality sample at Campbell Cove State Beach was collected on Aug 17, 2026 (36 days ago). California monitoring agencies test Bay Area beaches weekly during swim season (roughly May through October).
What is the bacteria level at Campbell Cove State Beach?
The latest reading at Campbell Cove State Beach shows E. coli at 132 MPN/100mL (EPA single-sample limit: 235); 30-day enterococcus geomean at 11 MPN/100mL (EPA geomean limit: 35); and enterococcus at 20 MPN/100mL (EPA single-sample limit: 104).
Does rain affect water quality at Campbell Cove State Beach?
Yes. Heavy rainfall washes bacteria and pollutants from land into the water, raising contamination risk for 24–72 hours. The past 48 hours recorded 0.00 in of rain; the past 72 hours recorded 0.00 in. Our advisory threshold is ≥1.00 in over 48h (or ≥0.50 in over 72h) for enclosed or storm-drain beaches.
Where is Campbell Cove State Beach located?
Campbell Cove State Beach is located in the Marin area of the San Francisco Bay region (coordinates: 38.3049°N, 123.0570°W). You can get turn-by-turn directions via Google Maps or Apple Maps directly from this page.
How is the water quality data for Campbell Cove State Beach collected?
Bacteria samples are collected by California state and county health agencies under the AB 411 Safe-to-Swim program and reported to the state's Safe-to-Swim database (data.ca.gov). Rainfall figures come from Open-Meteo forecast and archive data. Bay Area Swim aggregates both sources and updates every morning.

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Data: California Safe-to-Swim (ODbL 1.0) · Open-Meteo — Precipitation (CC-BY 4.0) · Pipeline status

For general guidance only · Conditions change · Swim at your own risk