MacKerricher State Park Campgrounds are favorite destinations for visitors to the Mendocino County coast. The park extends for 9 miles along the ocean north of Fort Bragg. Campers enjoy several great beaches, a rugged point with tide pools and seal watching stations, miles of bike trails, and a lake.
MacKerricher State Park Campground include 3 main camping areas - West and East Pinewood and Surfwood. Within these three campgrounds are 114 campsites. Seventy-five are designated for RVs, trailers, or tents.
All of the East Pinewood Campground's 37 sites are tent-only. In addition, there are 10 walk-in, tent-only sites. While most of the campsites are attractive and inviting, some were burrowed out of dense foliage and had a closed-in feel to them.
MacKerricher State Park Campgrounds also have two Group Campsites and a Hike & Bike campsite.
| MacKerricher State Park Campground Basics | |
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| MacKerricher State Park Campgrounds Location: | Highway 1, three miles north of Fort Bragg |
| Elevation: | 100 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: | Willits - 43 miles
Santa Rosa - 103 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 114 |
| Camping Season: | West Pinewood open year-round
East Pinewood and Surfwood open early May through early September |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 driven and 1 legally towed (fee for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| MacKerricher State Park | (707) 964-9112 |
| Reservations for MacKerricher State Park Campgrounds | |
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| Reservations available: | West Pinewood sites 65-105 can be reserved year-round. All campsites in West Pinewood can be reserved from late March through early September. At other times campsites are first-come, first-served.
East Pinewood and Surfwood - reservations available whenever the campgrounds are open (usually early May through early September). |
| Booking Window: | Reservations taken from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of your arrival. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #27, 73, 74, 115, and 120 |
| Fees: | $45 per night ($40 in off-season Walk-in sites - $25 Hike & Bike - $5 per person |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | MacKerricher State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM,
Check-out: Noon |
| MacKerricher State Park Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, grill and fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Campground Map: | MacKerricher State Park Campground Map |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
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MacKerricher State Park Group Campsite
MacKerricher State Park has two group, tent-only campsites. Cleone Group East can accommodate from 9 to 60 people and up to 20 vehicles. Cleone Group West can accommodate from 9 to 40 people and up to 15 vehicles. Reservations are available for camping dates from mid-June through early September.
Fee: Cleone East - $260 per night; Cleone West - $200
Reservations: MacKerricher Group Campground Reservations
MacKerricher State Park Campground
Visitors to Mendocino enjoy driving along the coast and exploring the little beaches and rocky points. There are surprises around every corner. Campers at MacKerricher State Park Campgrounds are near many of the most popular Mendocino coastal destinations.
Check MacKerricher State Park for any campground updates.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
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