Van Damme Sp Campground
Open — The campground is currently open to existing reservations with a limited number of first-come, first-served sites available. A temporary 10-foot-wide bridge restricts access to sites east of Little River and requires careful maneuvering for trailers.
Flood Warning issued January 6 at 2:37AM PST until January 6 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County. For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Russian River near Hopland. * WHEN...Until this morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Significant flooding of Highway 175 at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Minor flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah, and in crop land along the left and right banks of the Russian River near Hopland. At 18.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah. Secondary roads in low-lying areas will be flooded in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 AM PST Tuesday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.2 feet on 03/09/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Van Damme State Park Campground is located along the scenic Mendocino Coast, three miles south of the town of Mendocino on Highway 1. The campground sits in a narrow, forested canyon along Little River, surrounded by coast redwoods, ferns, and lush coastal vegetation. With over 1,800 acres of beach and upland, the park offers diverse experiences from ocean kayaking to redwood forest exploration. The campground features more than 65 drive-in campsites spread through the canyon, plus 9 primitive hike-in environmental sites located 1.75 miles into Fern Canyon. Campsites are dry camping (no hookups) with potable water, flush toilets, coin-operated showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and food lockers provided. The park is accessible to RVs and trailers, though a temporary 10-foot-wide bridge limits access to some sites and requires maneuvering for larger rigs. Van Damme's trail system is exceptional. The 2.5-mile Fern Canyon Scenic Trail follows Little River through towering redwoods and a carpet of ferns on a relatively flat, stroller-friendly path. The Old Logging Road Trail connects to the unusual Pygmy Forest, where mature cypress and pine trees stand only inches to feet tall due to nutrient-poor soil. A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk loop allows visitors to explore this unique ecosystem. Beach access is directly across Highway 1, where visitors can launch kayaks in the protected cove, explore tide pools and sea caves, or dive in designated areas. The park's temperate climate features cool summers with morning fog and mild, rainy winters.
Directions
The park is located three miles south of the town of Mendocino on Highway 1. The campground entrance is on the east side of the highway, across from Van Damme Beach.
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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 | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 937-5804 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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