Big Lagoon County Park

Bathrooms accessible, fire pits, beach, what more can you ask for! Showed up at 5pm on a Thursday, plenty of spots available.

Open year round. Good quiet site. $30 per car so you'd think you'd get facilities.

First come first serve. Come early for best sites but it looks like there is something available even later. Showers and toilets were closed for reno, but Porta potty was available. Some sites completely exposed others private.

Super chill laid back campground. Popular for locals. 10 minute walk to beach full of agates. Bathrooms. Quiet.

For $30 you have access to trash, a bathroom, and showers. Host is very nice and friendly. Thinking we were off the beaten path we were surprised when only 5 open spots were open to choose from — we did then started to explore. It’s an eclectic campground with old folks, van lifers, and tent cities of the unhoused who have set up shop for what appears some time. No judgement passed just wish we would have known. We fit our 33 ft. Travel Trailer so it was all good for a quick overnight next to the ocean which you can hear blissfully bashing against the shore like a lullaby.

Okay girl we have a 33 ft Class A RV with a car and tow. There was only one site that could accommodate us and it was open. This place has access to the beach and seems to be a very salt of the earth type place..

We like this little county campground- it’s FCFS only (it seems that early afternoon is the best time to snag a spot). We got the last spot when we arrived that we would fit in in our 26ft class C (there were some tent sites still available). There’s a loop that’s kind of tricky for RVs to navigate, though people will still do it, and other sites outside of the loop that are better suited for RVs. There are a couple of sites at either end of the loop that would work for RVs as well. There are also 2 sites with electric hookups that are $10 extra. 

You self-register at the bathroom, $30/night. Kind of pricey for what you get, but it’s a cute and mellow little park and it’s got a pleasant vibe, very beautiful surroundings. 

There are flush toilets and showers that we did not use. The road in to the campground is through some residential neighborhoods, but still relatively easy access from the main road. I wouldn’t recommend this campground for giant rigs.

The is only 2 sites with electricity and water, close to restrooms, no heat no light.. shower requires 25 cent coins. Need to pay in cash or check, no cc.. Restroom doors always open.. view of lagoon is great.. sat for hours and tuned out.. no big RV’s nowhere to turn around, Host is nice

Only stayed one night, but I instantly fell in love with this lovely little campground. The views of the lagoon are beautiful! I saw an otter while walking the lagoon, and I loved that I could hear shorebirds nesting in the trees nearby. The camp host was incredibly kind and helpful, and the showers and close bathroom a nice bonus. Highly recommend.

Gorgeous view, ocean lullabies, and helpful kind camp host. Stay here!

This camp is really beautiful! We were lucky to find a spot under the trees, it was perfect ! The campground was full but everyone was quiet and respectful. Toilets were clean and we were able to take a shower (coin operated) in the morning which was great. There’s also a beach you can walk to from your camp spot which is really pretty. Great experience !

I’ve stayed in a few different spots here and haven’t had any issues (other than some mud during wet months). If you get one of the lagoon side spots, the ocean at night might just lull you to sleep. For the most part there is a decent amount of room between camp sites and the people have been pretty respectful during quiet hours. This place is my first choice to stop for the night when I’m in the area

Spaces are fairly clean here, only a couple of them feel cramped. You're close to the ocean and can hear the waves. It's a little muddy right now, but I imagine it's like that always? Overall, it's a good campsite. Smaller sites, not for RVs or trailers.

We stopped in on our way down the 101. It was very convenient being close to the beach and near the highway. The best part about this campground is the seclusion. It’s far enough away from the highway to block out road noise and close enough to the beach to hear waves. We drove in without a reservation and found a nice site. The trees are beautiful and the weather was nice.

Unfortunately, since it’s on a lagoon and not the actual beach the mosquitoes were killer even in November. The bathrooms aren’t very clean and the campsites were not very clean themselves with empty cans scattered around. I found the campsite to be too expensive for what it is ($25/night + $2/dog).

I would say that this is a good spot for stopping in for a night but that’s about it.

This is a small campground on a very beautiful Lagoon next to the ocean. It is in a Rancheria Native American area. Unfortunately though the camp host being nice as he is does not enforce any Camp rules. The forest is torn apart with people taking wood illegally. Which leaves the surrounding area looking awful and torn up. There are people walking through your campsite all day and night like you did not pay for it. There is loud noise all the time. There are drunk and disorderly parties. There are only 25 campsites but on a Friday over a hundred people were allowed to Camp there violating the half capacity California covid-19 rule. And the campground capacity rule. It's a beautiful area but because of rule enforcement violations it is not worth the money. Breaks my heart to see so many people thrashing such a unique ecosystem.

First come first served, we managed to grab the last of a few sites on a Wednesday afternoon. We had a view of the lagoon and enjoyed playing in the water. We hiked over to the ocean as well. As the signs said, though, the beach was very dangerous due to the steepness of the beach, etc. See sign in pictures. Perfect stay for heading up to Redwoods the next day. Campground host was great, too. And lots of firewood to purchase.

This campground was a little tricky to find as you drive through a little residential area, but follow the signs. Definitely drive through the whole campground before choosing a site- there are some tucked away, beautiful sites on the loop that says not recommended for RVs. We were fine in our Transit and scored a really nice site.

Great quiet spot near 101. Easy access for small pulls or small RVs.

You wander down a road with signs all over that this is private property and you wonder if you are lost. And then you see the campground to the right and the beach and boat launch straight ahead.  You have found it.

This small campground (in the midst of native lands) is right on the Big Lagoon, one of many, in this area. And it is a short walk to a beach where agates abound.  And all off the beaten path.

First come, first served so plan accordingly. On weekends can be packed but I was there on a weekday.  Also was there six years ago and had a similar experieince.  On the freshwater lagoon you can kayak, canoe, paddle board etc.  There are lots of birds to watch.  On the beach there is large expanse and you can hunt for agates.

A well maintained park with a host (who has wood) good wooded sites with privacy and typical tables, fire pits.  The restrooms were clean and there are coin showers as well. Less expensive then the state parks and can be less crowded.

We stayed one night in July, when Patrick's Point was booked up. We found a site and the host brought us firewood and kindling. We were back a bit, but some sites are right up next to the lagoon. Sunset was gorgeous. Some residents stayed up late and we're a bit loud, but overall we would definitely come back.

Stumbled onto this one while looking at a map. Nice county campground right next to a big lagoon. Large spots for tents and lots of privacy. However, the night that we stayed (late summer) found a huge party happening in the north end of the park. It didn't bother us much as we were far enough away (felt sorry for the folks who's campsites were nearby), but it was strange that such a wild party could happen in a county park. Regardless, a nice hidden gem.