We came for two nights in late November. The days are short and the canopy of the redwoods created a pitch black surrounding. I can imagine on a hot day the trees would create a desired coolness. The sites are laid out nicely so we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other despite that our site was sandwiched between two others. Everything was flat and the bathroom was very clean with flushing toilets and paid showers.

There is a great trail to the beach but expect a longer walk. Your camp fees cover parking at the beach access across the road.

There was no host on duty but there was an honor system for firewood with wheelbarrows to bring your wood back to your site.

Great base to fun hikes and the cute town of Gualala.