Mackerricher Sp Campground
Open — The campground is currently open year-round. Reservations are available through ReserveCalifornia. Some loops operate on different seasonal schedules: West Pinewood is reservable March through August and first-come, first-served otherwise; East Pinewood and Surfwood are reservable May through August and closed otherwise. Park gates are open 6:00 a.m. to sunset.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 29 at 9:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
ESFEKA A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week and into this weekend. The first round of rain will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday and provide generally light to moderate rainfall amounts. Locally heavy rain is expected in the King Range. This initial period of rain will set the stage for a more intense rainstorm expected to arrive Friday into Friday night. Current indications are for the heaviest rainfall to occur during the day on Friday into Friday night. The greatest risk for small stream flooding will occur during this time period and probably continue into Saturday after heavy rain has ended due to the lag in rainfall run-off. Road closures will be possible. At this point, the area of greatest concern is in southern Humboldt and northwest Mendocino counties. Small rivers, streams and creeks such as Elk river, Jacoby creek and Mattole river could exceed their banks and flood area roads. Southern Mendocino and Lake counties may also experience heavy rain and road flooding will be possible. Mainstem rivers will also likely rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories and warning as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be moving much faster than you think.
About
MacKerricher State Park Campground is located three miles north of Fort Bragg along California's scenic Mendocino coast. The campground features over 140 campsites divided into three distinct loops: East Pinewood, West Pinewood, and Surfwood. Sites accommodate tents, RVs, and trailers with a maximum length of 35 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground offers coin-operated hot showers, restrooms, food storage lockers, drinking water, and a dump station, though no hookups are available. The park encompasses diverse habitats including beach, bluff, headland, dune, forest, and wetland ecosystems. Campers enjoy direct access to miles of beaches, tide pools teeming with marine life, and the wheelchair-accessible Haul Road trail that winds through coastal scenery. Cleone Lake, a former tidal lagoon, attracts over 90 species of birds and offers freshwater fishing. Seal watching is popular from rocky outcroppings, and the headlands provide excellent whale watching opportunities during winter and spring migrations. The park also features a visitor center and offers Junior Ranger programs during summer.
Directions
The park is three miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1. From the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Highway 1, proceed west toward the park entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Mackerricher Sp Cleone Group Campground 0.2mi
- Russian Gulch Sp Campground 11mi
- Russian Gulch Sp Group Camping Area 11mi
- Westport-union Landing Sb Campground 13mi
- Van Damme Sp Group Camping Area 15mi
- Van Damme Sp Campground 15mi
- Van Damme Sp Hike/bike Campsite 15mi
- Redwood Campground 27mi
- Hickey Campground 27mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 937-5804 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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