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.
Wind Advisory issued January 2 at 3:56PM PST until January 3 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges.
Coastal Flood Watch issued January 2 at 2:54PM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas along the North Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.6 and 8.9 feet MLLW at the Arena Cove gauge is predicted. Between 9.2 and 9.5 feet MLLW at the Crescent City tide gauge is predicted. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause moderate to major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. High tide is at 10:35 AM at the Cescent City tide gauge. High tide is at 9:51 AM at the Arena Cove tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. These impacts will include, but not limited to, imapcts on sections of highway 1/101. Shoreline erosion will occur.
Coastal Flood Warning issued January 2 at 2:54PM PST until January 3 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas along the North Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.6 and 8.9 feet MLLW at the Arena Cove gauge is predicted. Between 9.2 and 9.5 feet MLLW at the Crescent City tide gauge is predicted. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause moderate to major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. High tide is at 10:35 AM at the Cescent City tide gauge. High tide is at 9:51 AM at the Arena Cove tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. These impacts will include, but not limited to, imapcts on sections of highway 1/101. Shoreline erosion will occur.
Flood Watch issued January 2 at 1:39PM PST until January 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Rain is expected to start in the south this afternoon and spread north this evening and overnight. A second round of rain will pick up Saturday during the day and this will be heavier. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall Friday afternoon through late Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Coastal Flood Warning issued January 2 at 11:55AM PST until January 2 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...High astronomical tides and large surf may cause major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and the Mendocino Coast. Up to one and a half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon around high tide. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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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