MacKerricher State Park Camping

Mendocino County

Mendocino coast, Mendocino County, California
Mendocino coast, Mendocino County, California

MacKerricher State Park Camping

Mendocino County


MacKerricher State Park Camping

MacKerricher State Park offers 3 campgrounds along with a walk-in tents-only campground and a hike and bike site. There are also 2 group campsites. Located 3 miles north of Fort Bragg, MacKerricher State Park features a spectacular coastline with viewpoints and beaches.

The 75 campsites in West Pinewood Campgrounds and Surfwood Campground accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Campsites have tables, food lockers, and fire rings. There are no hook-up sites. RVs and trailers are limited to 35 feet. Within the campgrounds are restrooms and showers. Within the park are a dump station, an amphitheater, and hiking trails around Lake Cleone.

East Pinewood Campground consists of 59 tents-only campsites. Campground features are the same as in neighboring West Pinewood.


map of MacKerricher State Park campground, Mendocino County, CA

map of MacKerricher State Park campground, Mendocino County, CA

Accessibility

Five campsites are accessible for those with limited mobility. Other accessible features include the picnic area, parking, restrooms, Laguna Point and Lake Cleone boardwalks, and a coastal multi-use trail. A beach wheelchair is available free of charge. Call (707) 937-5721 at least 7 days in advance to reserve it. Check details on the park website: MacKerricher State Park.

Mackerricher Camping Fees

$40 for standard sites
    (sites #31 - #143)
$25 for walk-in tent sites
$200 - $260 for group site
$5 for Hike & Bike sites

Reservations

Reservation Dates:
West Pinewood: March 21 - August 31, otherwise first come, first served
East Pinewood and Surfwood: May 9 - August 31, otherwise closed
East & West Cleone Group Sites: June 20 - August 31, otherwise closed
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
MacKerricher State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Advice from Previous Campers at MacKerricher State Park

  1. The restrooms at MacKerricher State Park have coin operated showers. $1 = 5 minutes. Bring quarters.
  2. At night raccoons come around to help themselves to unprotected food. They will raid ice chests.
  3. There are plenty of safe places for children to ride bikes or scooters. (bring helmets)
  4. Fishing in Lake Cleone is best from a boat. The shore has many reeds.
  5. You can walk to the beach from the campgrounds
  6. During winter months when attendance is low, Surfwood and East Pinewood camping loops are closed.
  7. Among campers' favorite sites are #77 and #122

MacKerricher Group Sites

East Cleone group site can accommodate between 9 and 60 people. West Cleone group site accommodates between 9 and 40 campers. Both sites are tent-only camping.


Russian Gulch State Park Camping

  • Point Cabrillo Rd., 2 miles north of Mendocino
  • Open 6:00 AM to sunset
  • (707) 937-5804
  • Recommended that you call to confirm campground is open during winter months.

Campground Facilities

  • 27 standard sites, 1 group tent-only site, Hike & Bike site
  • Horse camp
  • Restrooms, showers
  • Recreation hall

Campsite Features

  • Table and fire ring
  • Trailers and RVs up to 24'
  • No hook-ups

Reservations and Fees

  $40 for standard sites and horse camp
  $5 for Hike and Bike site
  $140 for group site
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Russian Gulch State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

campsite  at MacKerricher State Park, Mendocino County, CA

MacKerricher State Park Campsite



Nearby RV Parks


Pomo RV Park & Campground

17999 Tregoning Lane, Fort Bragg, CA
Pomo RV Park & Campground
RV Park Amenities: Group meeting room with solarium, store, horseshoes, fish cleaning station, dump station, playing field, restrooms, showers and laundry, tent sites
Campsites: Full hook-ups, Cable TV, WiFi, picnic table, fire ring
Rates: $$
Reservations: (707) 964-3373

Fort Bragg Leisure Time RV Park

30801 Highway 20, Fort Bragg, CA
Information: (707) 964-5994
Reservations: (800) 700-8542
Fort Bragg Leisure Time RV Park
RV Park Amenities: Dump station, restrooms, laundry
Campsites: 57 campsites, 32 with full hook-ups, 13 with water and electric only, 40' maximum length, 30 amp available, satellite TV hook-up, tent sites available, picnic tables, fire rings
Rates: $$



Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground

14441 Point Cabrillo Drive, Mendocino, CA
Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground
RV Park Amenities: Store, arcade, ocean views, WiFi
RV Sites: Up to 50' RVs, cable TV, full hook-ups, fire ring
Tent Sites: Fire ring, picnic table, restrooms and showers, laundry, some sites with power, water and WiFi
Rates: $$
Reservations: (707) 964-3306

Anchor Bay Campground

Anchor Bay, south of Point Arena
Anchor Bay Campground
RV Park Amenities: Restrooms, hot showers (coin operated), dump station, fish cleaning house, dive gear wash area, recreation area, small store
Campsites: 30 overnight sites, 9 in the woods, 21 at or on the beach, picnic tables, fire pit, most with water hook-ups, WiFi, electric hook-up sites available,
Rates: $$
Reservations: (707) 884-4222 (between 9 AM and 5 PM)


Russian Gulch State Park, Mendocino County, CA

Russian Gulch State Park

Mendocino Campground

960 North Highway 1, Mendocino, CA
(707) 469-3035   Mendocino Campground
Mendocino Campground is a private facility open to the public. It is located close to Mendocino and Big River.

Campground Facilities: Hot showers, modern restroom, ocean views
Campsites: Ocean-view sites available, small RV and trailer sites, maximum 4 people per site, picnic table, fire ring
Rates: $45 - $55 per night


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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety