Westport-union Landing Sb Campground

Open — Open year-round for first-come, first-served camping. No advance reservations. Payment by cash or check only. Park hours 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

About

Westport-Union Landing State Beach covers over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline, with 86 campsites available in three campgrounds on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The magnificent vistas, sunsets and tree-covered mountains in the background provide an inspiring backdrop to the park. The park was named for two early day communities: Westport, a sawmill town that still exists, and Union Landing, which now consists of only a few buildings. Both settlements were famous for supplying lumber, railroad ties, and Tan Oak bark to schooners that anchored offshore using intricate cable tramways and chutes from the bluffs. Several small sandy beaches and one large beach located at the mouth of Howard Creek provide good sport for fishermen. Surf Smelt come in near shore to spawn in the surf during the day, while Night Smelt spawn at night. These 6 to 10 inch fish are popular catches for sportsmen using nets. Several kinds of rock fish are also taken when tides and ocean conditions are right. Water temperatures around 52 degrees and surging surf make this a destination for hardy individuals.

Directions

Located 19 miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1 and 2 miles north of Westport.

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