MacKerricher State Park
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Beautiful campground! Stayed in site #87 and it was great. No coverage and wide open to our neighbor but it didn't make much of a diff. If you're camping with a large group but not big enough to stay in the group site, stay in 87 & to one next to it - sorry I'm not sure what the other site # was. Close proximity to a beautiful beach - it was VERY rough while we were there and not swimmable. I don't know if it calms down. It must, but I don't know if its seasonal. Showers are available, but not free and you have to go through the annoying process of getting tokens from the camp host. They might take quarters - but it looked like you needed a lot. Love when showers are available, especially that close to tye beach when you're going to get sandy and salty. But hate when you have to pay. Just charge an extra buck or two to camp. Only about a 5-10 minute drive to town. This was my first visit to Ft. Bragg, and I'll just say that I'm glad I was camping. Seems to me that the best part about FB is its close proximity to Mendo. FB just doesn't seem to have much to offer. A couple of cute shops, coffee and mediocre restaurants. I'll mention one sort of uncomfortable interaction we had with a ranger...the Reserve California site makes it unclear that when you add a car, you haven't paid for that car. So when the ranger came to say good morning (though we arrived by 4, the booth was already empty, so we couldn't get our parking passes) it wasn't to say good morning it was to collect $ for the extra car. He was WAY to "Sir who does this car belong to? And when we told him we thought we paid, he said he was aware of the confusing R.C. website when it came to cars. He chilled out a bit at that point, but a little training on customer interaction would be helpful here. I don't think the park service trains employees to interact with campers/customers in a way that begins by creating a defensive and uncomfortable situation
Tim ClarkeTim Clarke
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I have been going here since 1981 and it just keeps gettong better. Interpretive signage for indigenous peoples, plants and animals are along the boardwalk trail to Laguna Point where you can see the seals and whale watch. There are stairs down to tide pools and places to sit along the trail. There is fishing allowed in the stocked lake with proper license if you are required to have one. The trail around the lake is very nice but difficult on the east side if wet weather has made some slick mud. Look for giant peanutbutter spiders with their beautiful orb webs on the tops of the vegitation. CAUTION: Poison Oak is rampant along this trail so don't brush against vegetation (the stems will deposit oils even when mo leaves are present). Bathrooms are privy style and smelly but fairly clean considering the type of facility and are located at both parking lots. Bring binoculars for some awesome birding oportunitues!
Karen DKaren D
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For access to site 94, two cars, and a small $8 or so reservation fee - the total cost came out to around $60 dollars. HOWEVER, some sites (mine included) were EXTREMELY close to a trail to walk down to the beach (maybe a 5-7 minute walk to the waters edge)... And boy is that view beautiful!!! I went down to the beach once as the tide came in about an hour before dusk, and then once more right after the sun went over the horizon. The walking trails are straightforward, the map they offered of the campground was VERY helpful, and the sites seemed pretty well maintained. In the entrance area, there is a humpback whale skeleton on display, which was something I didn't expect but welcomed regardless! Overall, if coming with family or several friends, I totally recommend. If I was by myself, I may not have been as easily swayed due to the higher "ocean view" price (as a Colorado native).
Some “Random” GalSome “Random” Gal
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Been visiting these beaches and State Park since the early 80's. Love the rocky coastline...perfect for exploring tide pools. The black, heavy grained sand here is unique. Perfect for biking, hiking, horseback riding. Short walk from campground to access the beach. Very accessible boardwalk, that will take you out to the bluffs, overlooking the crashing waves. Look carefully and you will see Harbor Seals and Sea Lions while waiting for the amazing sunsets. Certain times of the year, these bluffs provide a perfect opportunity to spot the migrating whales. Short distance into Fort Bragg. Small convenience store up the road for ice & cold drinks. The park is located on California's Coastal Highway 1. Giant Redwoods are an easy day adventure. The famous Skunk Train is only minutes away. You will not be disappointed!
Brian RobinsonBrian Robinson
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MacKerricher State Park is probably one of the best places to camp on the Northern California coast! This time around I reserved campsite 78 which was on the upper inside loop of West Pinewood Campground. The site was large, spacious, and flat - which is good for tent campers. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit, and food storage locker. The food storage locker and my site as well as many other appeared to be relatively newly replaced. Firewood is available for purchase for $10 a bundle at the camp host. Bathroom and shower facilities were very clean, and the water for the showers was nice and hot. Showers are coin operated. Campgrounds are walking distance from the Coastal Trail which provides incredible views of the ocean. I would not hesitate to recommend MacKerricher State Park as a place to go camping!
Daryl ShookDaryl Shook
10
One of the best State Park California has to offer. There is hiking, walking paths and of course the beautiful Black Sand Beach. The camping sites are big and includes a fire pit with small half grill. The bathroom is nice and clean. The shower are nice and are quarter operated, the entire park staff was friendly and full of useful information about the surrounding area. The of the best parts was getting to see all the different wildlife including deer, birds and of course the late night visitors like racoon and skunks. The best place to get firewood was a lady right off the hwy 1. It's a small house with huge piles of firewood out front. It's approximately 3-5 minutes from the entrance to the state park. I highly recommend this park for anyone looking for amazing coastal camping.
Dan PittaDan Pitta
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24100 MacKerricher Park Rd, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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(707) 964-9112
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MacKerricher State Park is a state park in California in the United States. It is located 3 miles north of Fort Bragg in Mendocino County. It covers 9 miles of coastline and contains several types of coastal habitat, including beaches, dunes, headlands, coves, wetlands, tide pools, forest, and a freshwater lake.
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