Russian Gulch State Park Camping

Russian Gulch State Park is 3 miles north of Mendocino. The campsites are among the trees along Russian Gulch Creek. Besides standard sites there is a group site, a hike and bike site, and a horse camp.

The tent-only group site will accommodate from 9 to 40 people. It has 10 parking slots, 3 fire pits, and a large grill. Among visitors' favorite family campsites are numbers 1 through 12 (because they are off the main road) and sites 25 through 30.

Russian Gulch Campground Facilities
Restrooms, showers
Recreation hall

Accessibility
One designated accessible campsite
Parking, restrooms

Campsite Features
Table and fire ring
Trailers and RVs up to 24', no hook-ups

Russian Gulch State Park 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

Camping at Van Damme State Park

Van Damme State Park is 2 miles south of Mendocino along Highway 1. The park is open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (10 PM in the summer). The campground features 69 family campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents along with 5 tent-only campsites. Campground facilities include restrooms and showers, a dump station, and an amphitheater.

Campsites can accommodate RVs up to 21 or 27 feet, and a few up to 35 feet. There are no hook-ups. A number of campsites are wheelchair accessible along with parking, restrooms, and picnic areas.

Park Features

• Visitor Center
• Day-use area at beach
• Hiking trails through Fern Canyon and Pygmy Forest
• Kayak tours

Reservations and Fees

  $35 for standard sites
  $40 for en-route primitive sites
  $160 for group site
  $5 for Hike & Bike sites
Reservations available up to 6 months in advance
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Van Damme State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

MacKerricher State Park Camping

MacKerricher State Park is 13 miles north of Mendocino along Highway 1. The 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.

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