Abalone Campground is the largest campground in Sue-meg State Park (formlery Patrick's Point State Park). The campground is located near the park entrance and close to Palmer's Point and Abalone Point. Trails from the campground lead to other magnificent shoreline viewpoints such as Rocky Point, Patrick's Point, and Wedding Rock.
Abalone Campground has 70 shaded and well-separated campsites. Seven of the sites are designated as tents-only, while the rest can accommodate small RVs, trailers, and tents. A Hike & Bike campsite is near the Bishop Pine Group Picnic Area and Patrick's Point.
| Abalone Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Abalone Campground Location: | 4150 Patrick's Point Drive, Trinidad - 25 miles north of Eureka |
| Elevation: | 120 feet |
| Camping Season: | Open May through early September |
| Number of Sites: | 70 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer (fee per night for additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Sue-meg State Park Headquarters: | (707) 677-3570 |
| Reservations for Abalone Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations accepted: | Reservations can be made for camping dates from May through early September. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 24 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | #65, 68, 69; accessible restroom |
| Fees: | $35 plus an $8 reservation fee |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Sue-meg SP - Abalone Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Abalone Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire grill |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes |
| Dump Station: | Yes, along main road adjacent to campground |
| Campground Map: | Sue-meg State Park Campgrounds Map |
| Attractions near Abalone Campground : | Walk over to the Visitor Center. Visit Patrick's Point and Palmer's Point for ocean views. Tour Sumeg Village. Take the trail down to Agate Beach. (Swimming is not advised.) Hike along the 2-mile Rim Trail. Stop by Ceremonial Rock, Lookout Rock, and Wedding Rock. Children can join the Junior Ranger program. Enjoy ranger-led Campfire Programs. Explore the tide pools. |
Wedding Rock
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Abalone Campground
Sue-meg State Park along the rugged Humboldt County coast offers a variety of recreation and sight-seeing opportunities. Visitors who choose Abalone Campground enjoy nice, shaded campsites.
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