MacKerricher State Park Camping
MacKerricher State Park offers 3 campgrounds along with a walk-in tents-only campground and a hike and bike site. There are also 2 group campsites. Located 3 miles north of Fort Bragg, MacKerricher State Park features a spectacular coastline with viewpoints and beaches.
The 75 campsites in West Pinewood Campgrounds and Surfwood Campground accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Campsites have tables, food lockers, and fire rings. There are no hook-up sites. RVs and trailers are limited to 35 feet. Within the campgrounds are restrooms and showers. Within the park are a dump station, an amphitheater, and hiking trails around Lake Cleone.
East Pinewood Campground consists of 59 tents-only campsites. Campground features are the same as in neighboring West Pinewood.
Accessibility
Five campsites are accessible for those with limited mobility. Other accessible features include the picnic area, parking, restrooms, Laguna Point and Lake Cleone boardwalks, and a coastal multi-use trail. A beach wheelchair is available free of charge. Call (707) 937-5721 at least 7 days in advance to reserve it. Check details on the park website: MacKerricher State Park.
Mackerricher Camping Fees
$40 for standard sites
(sites #31 - #143)
$25 for walk-in tent sites
$200 - $260 for group site
$5 for Hike & Bike sites
Reservations
Reservation Dates:
West Pinewood: March 21 - August 31, otherwise first come, first served
East Pinewood and Surfwood: May 9 - August 31, otherwise closed
East & West Cleone Group Sites: June 20 - August 31, otherwise closed
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
MacKerricher State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Advice from Previous Campers at MacKerricher State Park
- The restrooms at MacKerricher State Park have coin operated showers. $1 = 5 minutes. Bring quarters.
- At night raccoons come around to help themselves to unprotected food. They will raid ice chests.
- There are plenty of safe places for children to ride bikes or scooters. (bring helmets)
- Fishing in Lake Cleone is best from a boat. The shore has many reeds.
- You can walk to the beach from the campgrounds
- During winter months when attendance is low, Surfwood and East Pinewood camping loops are closed.
- Among campers' favorite sites are #77 and #122
MacKerricher Group Sites
East Cleone group site can accommodate between 9 and 60 people. West Cleone group site accommodates between 9 and 40 campers. Both sites are tent-only camping.
Russian Gulch State Park Camping
- Point Cabrillo Rd., 2 miles north of Mendocino
- Open 6:00 AM to sunset
- (707) 937-5804
- Recommended that you call to confirm campground is open during winter months.
Campground Facilities
- 27 standard sites, 1 group tent-only site, Hike & Bike site
- Horse camp
- Restrooms, showers
- Recreation hall
Campsite Features
- Table and fire ring
- Trailers and RVs up to 24'
- No hook-ups
Reservations and Fees
$40 for standard sites and horse camp
$5 for Hike and Bike site
$140 for group site
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Russian Gulch State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
