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Mackerricher State Park Campground

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California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park units as part of a pilot program to help us protect the environment and are added amenities for our visitors. 

Following the success of the initial pilot program in 2018, an additional eleven park units have been added to the program.  The service is available for campers, day-use or transient visitors for $10-$20 per use, depending on the location. Please note that visitors with current reservations arriving on or after April 13, 2021, who are interested in using the RV dump stations may be required to pay the use fee. The price per campsite for these state parks does not include the use of a dump station.  View the following link:  Camping Information

Mackerricher State Park Campground is near Mendocino, CA, featuring coastal terrain with sandy beaches and rocky shorelines. Temperatures range from 40°F to 60°F in winter and 50°F to 70°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Glass Beach and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, offering opportunities for exploration and relaxation.

Description

California Department of Parks and Recreation

MacKerricher State Park

Cleone Group Area

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Location

Mackerricher State Park Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Address

12301 N. Hwy. 1, Box 1
Mendocino, CA 95460

Coordinates

39.4894953825999 N
123.789864275 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Reviewed Nov. 2, 2024

Sites small

Camp operator directed us to several sites that were not large enough for our 22 ft trailer. For a state park not very well maintained. Plus side very close to the ocean area and great boardwalk to the tidal pools

Site79
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Kelly  S., November 2, 2024
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Kelly  S., November 2, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2024

Hear the waves crash

$40 for the night / $10 bundle of fire wood. Sites have a burn barrel and picnic table and parking spot. Nice that you can hear the waves crashing. Short walk to the beach. Bathrooms clean and showers were cheap. Only animals spotted were deer. Would stay again if in the area.

Site94
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Ronnie M., October 31, 2024
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Ronnie M., October 31, 2024
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Ronnie M., October 31, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2023

Pleasant

It felt a bit too amusement park for me. The spot was nice even though I was surrounded by people on all sides. Surprisingly, I had a visitor in the morning. It was enjoying the tall grass around the food locker.

Site107
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2023

Love this place!

This is my family's favorite place to camp! Peaceful, beautiful... We have come in October for the past 4 years.

Site71
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Rachel M., October 10, 2023
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Rachel M., October 10, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2023

East pinewood, perfect tent camping!

We will be back as soon as possible! What a beautiful place with perfect weather. Bathrooms, coin showers, 5 minute walk to the beach. Quiet, close to town and super cool camp host. You have to pay for firewood, $10 a bunch. Bring cash! Our site had some visitors when the sun would go down, fearless raccoons and skunks.

Site63
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Rodney W., September 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Rodney W., September 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Rodney W., September 22, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2023

Coastal Mendocino

This campground is only a couple miles north from fort Bragg and then just a bit further south is the cute coastal town of Mendocino. It’s almost surprising how close to the water this campground is. There are several small Foot trials leaving the campground and after passing through a small Thick of forest ( where we saw a huge group of deer) and then instantly you are transported to large dunes and sea cliffs. Typical SP with decent bathroom house and coin showers. There is a small visitor center that never opened during our stay. The park had very few people camping in March 2023, as it was still Raining after an incredible season of storms. If full- it could feel like it lacked privacy between sites.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Alivia M., April 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Alivia M., April 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Alivia M., April 1, 2023
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2022

Nature lovers paradise

This camp ground exceeds expectations with its natural beauty! Tent camping gets closed for the winter season but plenty of RV spaces($40 honor system) with lots of options to choose from. There are not many people in the off season so we were able to get a spot with direct access to the beach! Each spot has a picnic table and firepit. This place has lots of wildlife (raccoons) so be careful what you leave out! **dog friendly

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Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Raven P., December 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Raven P., December 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Raven P., December 2, 2022
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Reviewed Nov. 12, 2022

Mixed bag

Use of dump station not included in already expensive site fee ($40 with no hookups). Some sites are large some are small. We fit our 33 foot overall tt plus truck in site 81 by parking truck to the side. Probably could have done so in 80 as well. Some very shady sites some in open. 79-81 in shade. Trails behind these sites to beach. In my opinion park is not managing dunes well. Need to have designated paths to conserve vegetation. Beautiful rugged beach with harbor seals.

Site81
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by mary F., November 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by mary F., November 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by mary F., November 12, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 9, 2022

Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean

General: Two campgrounds at this state park: Pinewood (closer to Route 1 and I did not explore) and Surfwood (closer to the ocean). No hookups (at least in Surfwood, I did not check in Pinewood). You can see beautiful sunsets from the road leading to the Surfwood campground. 

Site Quality: A few had concrete pads, but most had sand driveways. Most sites were very spacious; sites 122-124 are located on a roundabout and were very large and more private than some of the others. Most sites had a utility box, and all had a picnic table and a fire ring. Some had trees separating them from other sites. 

Bathhouse: An upgrade from other California state parks we've stayed in with hot water and tile floors. No dryer or towels so make sure you bring your own. Pay showers (beginning with$1.00 for five minutes; accepts up to 15 quarters). I did not use the shower so cannot comment on how well it worked. 

Activities: Horseback riding, hiking, and biking. There is a multi-use trail that leads south from the campground. The reason I chose this campground is I wanted to see Glass Beach, however, it was fenced off with “no trespassing” signs which was disappointing.

Site122
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Lee D., September 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Lee D., September 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Lee D., September 9, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022

Nice privacy

We love this campground and have been coming for years. We have tent camped and trailer camped and love both. The tent spots are nicely divided by coastal trees and shrubs which provide ample privacy. You can walk to the beach, bathrooms with quarter showers, clean.

Site113
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by April A., August 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by April A., August 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by April A., August 9, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 9, 2022

Lots of space

All the camp sites seem to be fairly large to give everyone a bit of privacy

Site25
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by todd , June 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by todd , June 9, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 4, 2022

West Pinewood Campground

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PROS

→ Campground is adjacent to the beach. You can hear the ocean and sometimes catch peeks of the ocean from the campground.

→ Campsites have bear lockers. → Campground is pretty in the glow of sunlight. → There’s a trail to the beach and Laguna Point isn’t far.

→ The camp hosts are easy to approach in that they have an alert button you can press outside their rig and they will come outside. No wondering how to get their attention! We bought our shower tokens from the camp host.

→ This campground is protected by a buffer of coastal trees. It’s not nearly as windy at the campground as it is on the beach.

CONS

→ Showers require tokens. This seems pretty standard in California State Parks but it’s successful at deterring us from showering every night. One token gives 4 minutes of showering. Each token is $1. It’s not a lot for one-off trips but we are on a 6-week camping trip.

→ The dump station has a mandatory fee of $10. You pay with a credit card. When payment is approved, the cap to the dump hole unlocks. We didn’t use it. Again, it was successful at deterring us from using it. With pay showers we’d normal shower in the van and just run to the dump station daily to empty the tank but we didn’t. We paid for the showers. I know they are cost mitigating but it’s a factor when deciding on this campground especially if you camp a lot like us. (We are on a 6-week camping trip up the coast).

→ The shower water temperature is finicky in the women’s bathroom. When it’s just one person showering, it’s nice and hot. When two showers are going, the water temperature drops a bit. To me the temperature is important because it’s still 50° to 60° right now and I only get 8 minutes with the water. I need those 8 minutes to be comfortable not make me move faster than Speedy Gonzalez. For me this isn’t a huge concern but it is for my partner so that’s why I’m detailing it out.

→ Firewood is $10.

—————————— 4-stars - The campground is clean, enjoyable and has the camping vibe. Docking a star due to the extra fees and the water temperature. For weekend warriors I’d wager this is a 5-star campground!

[Rig. Mercedes Sprinter. 22 feet]

Dump station? - Yes, mandatory $10 Water fill? - Yes, free Clean site? - Yes Clean bathroom? - Yes Flush toilet? - Yes Showers? - Yes, token operated Laundry? - No Dish washing sink? - No

Site100
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Mea H., April 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Mea H., April 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Mea H., April 4, 2022
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Reviewed Mar. 22, 2022

Cozy little camp by the ocean

Great campsite to relax in. Quiet, maybe a little windy, but nothing they can control. Friendly rangers, and other campers. Clean bathrooms and well-maintained sites. Will return.

Site85
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2022

West Pinewood Campground

Campsites are level and have enough space between them for adequate privacy. Our site along the beach side allowed for an easy walk to to the ocean. Sunset was fantastic and at sunrise, sea lions were out playing and sunning on rocks which were fun to watch. Bathrooms were completely adequate with flushing toilets and showers. My shower in the womens bathroom was cold but my husband said his was scalding hot. Showers take quarters. The wood sold at the ranger station was damp but still burned great (bonus, it was pine and smells fantastic). Another plus is how close it is to "downtown". Lots of fresh seafood places so it was nice to go out for a hot meal and good food.

Site85
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Melissa W., January 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Melissa W., January 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Melissa W., January 23, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2020

Love this place!

This state park was so much fun, very dog friendly! Campgrounds were nice and well kept, and just a short walk to the beach! I highly recommend:)

  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Jessica N., July 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Jessica N., July 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Jessica N., July 19, 2020
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Reviewed Feb. 9, 2020

Expect less received more

This campground is a hidden jewel. There are many sites next to the ocean. This campground delivers a stay next to the beautiful coastal waters which allows the camper to view whale migration, sea lions swimming and a quick visit to glass beach and the adjacent lighthouse. Ft Bragg is a nice little town to visit have dinner and drinks.

  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Mike C., February 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Mike C., February 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Mike C., February 9, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019

Decent campground

This campground is very beautiful, located just north of Fort Bragg on the California coast. I witnessed the best sunset that I have ever seen in my life at this beach. However, I was unfortunate to get one campground with no trees or privacy. Additionally, this campground is more expensive than some other state parks and has limited things to explore. Also, the showers require more money to start, so if you run out of time during your shower you will need at least a dollar just to start it back up to finish rinsing off not like other State park showers. If you want to explore the area there are tons of other things too see... Including Fort Bragg, glass beach, the skunk train, Russian gulch, the town of Mendocino, Mendocino headlands, and a pigmy Forest

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2019

Perfect

Best campground in Fort Bragg. Perfect little spots next to the beach. One of my favorite things here is the nature walk that goes out to the look out points. Love coming here!

Reviewed May. 31, 2019

Amazing State Park

MacKerricher was absolutely amazing. I went with my best friend and had a blast! The beach was gorgeous and spent most of our time exploring the area. One thing that did suck was that there was a raccoon in the bushes near our campsite that popped out at us both nights as well as stared from the bushes. Scary.

Other than that we had a lot of fun!

  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Taylor H., May 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Taylor H., May 31, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 19, 2019

Beautiful

Clean quiet close to the ocean peaceful lots of amazing things to see and do

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Reviewed Dec. 8, 2018

Glass beach trip

Close proximity to glass beach and fort brag. Stayed here for one night had some mosquitos but nothing spray couldn’t stop. Was a bit rainy and overcast the whole night but still a really enjoyable trip. Bathrooms were clean

  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Wutang P., December 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Wutang P., December 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Wutang P., December 8, 2018
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2018

Beautiful Coastal Campground

This is a large spread out campground with nice hiking paths near the beach. Good coastal marine viewing area and close to Ft. Bragg. Hike and bike area is small and across from one of the camp hosts who was very friendly and offered wine, watermellon, and her campfire.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Tim J., September 29, 2018
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Tim J., September 29, 2018
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Tim J., September 29, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

Amazing!

Great campground located right on the Pacific Ocean. Campground is well kept with privacy in some locations. Added bonus is easy to get groceries in Fort Bragg. You could relax here for a week!

Site136
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

Beach at your doorstep!

Close to beach but also just outside of town. Cook over a fire or eat at a restaurant, your choice. Fun tide pools.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Mackerricher State Park Campground by Jan B., July 30, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Mackerricher State Park Campground?

Mackerricher State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at Mackerricher State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Mackerricher State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Mackerricher State Park Campground have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Mackerricher State Park Campground does have wifi.