Mackerricher Sp Campground

About

MacKerricher State Park Campground occupies a prime location on California's rugged Mendocino Coast, offering direct access to eight miles of beaches, dunes, headlands, and forests. The campground is divided into three distinct camping areas: East Pinewood and West Pinewood accommodate tent and RV camping (up to 35 feet), while Surfwood provides walk-in tent sites in a more secluded setting. Two group camps are also available for larger parties up to 40 people. Facilities throughout the campground are well-maintained with modern flush restrooms, coin-operated hot showers ($1 for 5 minutes), potable water, and food storage lockers to protect against wildlife. An RV dump station serves campers with self-contained units. Multiple ADA-accessible sites are available in each loop with accessible restroom and shower facilities nearby. The park's highlights include the Laguna Point boardwalk for observing harbor seals, the historic Haul Road trail for hiking and biking along the coast, and access to tide pools and beaches. Lake Cleone offers freshwater fishing for trout. Dogs are permitted in the campground but are prohibited from the seal rookery, Virgin Creek Beach, and Ten Mile Beach to protect sensitive wildlife habitat.

Directions

From Fort Bragg, drive 3 miles north on Highway 1 to the park entrance near the town of Cleone. The campground is on the west side of the highway.