Van Damme Sp Group Camping Area
Open — The campground is currently open year-round. Online reservations are temporarily unavailable; contact the Sonoma Mendocino District Office at (707) 937-5804 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for reservations. Access to the group camp requires crossing a temporary narrow bridge and using a designated turnaround area.
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
Van Damme State Park Group Camping Area provides a beautiful setting for group camping on California's Mendocino Coast. The single group site accommodates between 9 and 50 people and is nestled in a redwood forest environment along Little River. The park's 1,831 acres feature the famous Fern Canyon scenic trail system, a unique Pygmy Forest with stunted cypress and pine trees, and a popular beach area for kayaking and abalone diving. The campground is currently accessible via a temporary single-lane bridge that is 10 feet wide and 53 feet long. Groups with large trailers must make a right turn off the bridge followed by a U-turn in the designated turnaround area to access the group camp. The park offers ten miles of trails including the stroller and bike-friendly Fern Canyon Scenic Trail along Little River, which passes through towering coast redwoods and Douglas-firs. Van Damme State Park is open year-round with a temperate climate characterized by winter rains and cool summer fogs. The park offers restrooms with showers for registered campers, drinking water, and an RV dump station. During summer months, interpretive activities including hikes, campfire programs, and junior ranger programs are available. Dogs are allowed in the campground but not on most trails.
Directions
Located three miles south of Mendocino on Highway 1. The highway runs through the park, separating the campground to the east from the beach and parking lot to the west.
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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 | $160 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 937-5804 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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