Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle Venue

All permitted events that will serve, provide, or sell alcohol are required to use a company with full-service commercial liquor liability insurance. Self-serve alcohol is not permitted.

No buildings, trees, shrubs or other plant material may be trimmed, pruned, altered, attached to, penetrated and/or removed without express permission.  

Music and amplified sound are allowed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Amplified sound, live or recorded, must be maintained at levels that do not disturb other people or wildlife.

April 1 to November 1; excluding federal holidays and some holiday weekends. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.

All permitted events at Campfire Circle with a Western Lawn rental that will serve or provide food are required to use a professional caterer and/or food trucks and food carts. Caterers, food trucks and food carts must provide commercial liability insurance. You may NOT bring your own food (potluck) or beverages.

Client is responsible for removal of all trash. Events must comply with the Presidio Trust’s Requirements for Sustainable Events.   

All décor and tenting requires prior approval. Additional permits may apply.  

Fees are due upon signing a Special Use Permit. Remaining fees are due 60 days prior to the event date. Fees are non-refundable. Additional fees may apply, such as tenting, staffing, equipment, and fire code permits. All fees must be paid in advance of the event.

Food carts at Campfire Circle will be considered on a case-by-case basis. No heating elements are allowed. Food cart fire code permit fees apply.

Campfire Circle can be rented for 4 hours of contracted time, inclusive of setup and breakdown, between 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

All events will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per each occurrence, and naming the Presidio Trust as additionally insured. Event insurance policies may be purchased through the Presidio Trust’s designated insurance company.

Limited onsite paid parking available. Parking fees vary by day. Reserved parking is available for a fee. Events over 300 people require a transportation plan. We strongly encourage public transit, ridesharing and the free Presidio GO Shuttle.

Limited amount of power outlets available. 

All public events and festivals including beer/wine/beverage events must conclude by 6:00 p.m. Requests for additional hours will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Must be pre-approved by the Presidio Trust.

Public restrooms available.

All signage on Presidio streets and buildings is the exclusive domain of the Presidio Trust. No signage may be placed anywhere in the park without prior approval.

No staking allowed in the Presidio. If permission is granted to install tents, equipment, sets, props, etc., they must be secured by sandbags, water barrels or some other approved manner. Nothing may be attached or tied down to any structure, park bench, trees etc. 

No tenting allowed.