Van Damme Sp Hike/bike Campsite
Open — The campground is currently open with a limited number of first-come, first-served sites available. A temporary single-lane bridge provides access across Little River. No online reservations are available at this time.
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's hike and bike campsite serves cyclists and hikers traveling the Mendocino Coast with an affordable first-come, first-served option. The 1,831-acre park straddles Highway 1, three miles south of Mendocino, with the campground and Fern Canyon trailhead to the east and the beach and parking to the west. The park features ten miles of trails including the popular Fern Canyon Scenic Trail along Little River, where visitors can explore redwood forests with lush fern-covered hillsides. The beach area is popular with kayakers and abalone divers, with a protected cove for launching watercraft. Other attractions include the remarkable Pygmy Forest accessible via Airport Road, where mature cypress and pine trees stand only six inches to eight feet tall due to nutrient-poor soils. The climate is temperate year-round with winter rains and cool summer fogs that typically burn off by mid-morning.
Directions
Located three miles south of Mendocino on Highway 1. The highway runs through the park, with the campground to the east side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| 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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