Surfwood Campground | MacKerricher — Attraction in Fort Bragg

This weekend we camped at MacKerricher State Park’s Surfwood Campground, site #123. The weather couldn’t have been better—sunny days and mild nights made it a comfortable stay. The ocean was calm during our visit, so we missed out on the usual crashing waves that you can often hear from camp, but the setting was still peaceful.

The campground is well kept, and the sites here are large compared to many other parks. At site #123, we had plenty of room for our RV and Jeep, plus a fire pit and picnic table. You don’t feel packed in, which makes it easy to relax and enjoy the coastal surroundings. From the site you can catch glimpses of the ocean through the trees, and the short walk to the bluffs gives you incredible views of the coastline.

The photos show some of the highlights—our campsite setup, a view through the trees toward the ocean, and an evening fire under the full moon. It’s the kind of spot where you can enjoy both daytime exploring and quiet nights around the campfire.

The only drawback is how popular this campground is. Reservations need to be made far in advance since everyone seems to want to camp here, especially on weekends. That said, it’s easy to understand why—it’s one of the more scenic coastal campgrounds in Northern California.

I hadn’t camped here in a long time, and after this visit, I can’t wait...

The Surfwood campgrounds are amazing. They are in a lush section of trees with plenty of hiking paths and only a 5 - 10 minute walk to the ocean.

The campgrounds come with a picnic table, fire pit with grill tray, and camping cabinet for dry goods and items from any potential animals going through.

The grounds are spaced out to allow for isolation and have a bathroom not too far away.

I do recommend that you inquire about your camp site manager as we were informed that they have firewood and shower tokens for purchase, among other things.

All around great location that is sure to be an annual camping experience for...

This was our first time staying at this campground. We stayed 2 nights and almost instantly it was put on our favorite list to go back to. Lots of trees and greenery to add privacy to almost every site. Brand new, clean updated token showers and bathrooms. The beach is right across the road with perfect views of the sunrise or sunset. Smooth walking paths along the rocky water edge lead to several different lookout points. Highly recommend for any type of single,...