Camping at Nearby Sue-meg State Park
(formerly Patrick's Point)
Nearby Sue-meg State Park has 3 campgrounds - Agate, Abalone, and Penn Creek - with a total of 123 campsites. There are also 2 group campsites and a hike and bike campsite. Campgrounds feature restrooms and showers. Within the park is a dump station. A number of campsites, as well as parking, restrooms, and showers, are wheelchair accessible. Each campsite has a table, fire ring, and food locker. There are no sites with hook-ups.
Agate Campground
Agate Campground has 39 campsites adjacent to the trailhead down to Agate Beach. Several premium sites have partial views of the ocean. Other sites are set back among thick foliage that offers good privacy. Campsites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet and tents.
Four cabins are also available near Agate Campground. Each cabin can sleep up to 6 people. The cabins have electric heating and lighting. Cabins do not have restrooms (use campground restrooms and showers) or cooking facilities. Cooking inside is not allowed. Pets are no allowed. Tents are allowed outside to sleep an additional 2 people.
Abalone Campground
Abalone Campground is across the park from Agate Beach, close to the park entrance and Penn Creek Campground. Abalone's 70 campsites are spread through a forested area, well-separated with good privacy. Some campsites are designated for tents only, but most can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 24 feet as well as tents.
Penn Creek Campground
Penn Creek Campground is near Abalone Campground. This intimate little campground has 14 sites for tents only. Campsites are set in among the trees with plenty of surrounding foliage for privacy. The campground is within easy walking distance of the Visitor Center.
Fees
$35 per night for standard sites
$45 for premium sites
$80 for cabins
$300 per night for group site
$5 for Hike & Bike sites
Reservations
Reservation Dates:
Abalone Campground open year-round
Penn Creek and Agate open late May - early September
Use Patrick's Point as your park designation on ReserveCalifornia until they update it to Sue-meg State Park. Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Patrick's Point State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Campgrounds
Elk Prairie Campground
Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, 1 mile from Hwy. 101
5 miles north of Orick
(707) 488-2039
Open year-round
Campground Facilities
- 75 campsites (21 of which are tents only)
- Hike and Bike site
- Restrooms, coin operated showers, amphitheater
Park Features
- Visitor Center, Nature Store, Hiking trails
- Herds of wild Roosevelt Elk
- Nearby Gold Bluffs Beach
Accessibility
- 4 campsites, restroom
- Parking and many hiking trails
Campsite Features
- Table and fire ring with grill
- Sites for RVs (up to 27'), trailers (up to 24'), and tents
- Food lockers
Reservations and Fees
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Elk Prairie State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
$35 per night
Hike & Bike - $5
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground
Davison Rd., 6 miles from Hwy. 101; Note: No trailers on Davison Rd.
2½ miles south of Orick (707) 488-2039
Open year-round
Campground Facilities
- 26 campsites, tents only, Hike and Bike site
- Restrooms, coin operated showers
Park Features
- Gold Bluffs Beach adjacent to campground
- Fern Canyon Trail
Accessibility
- One campsite, restroom, parking
- Beach wheelchair at Gold Bluffs Beach Campground kiosk. (707) 601-4634
Campsite Features
- Table and fire ring with grill, food locker
- Tents only
No reservations; first come, first served
Fees: $35 per night
