Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Branscomb, CA has a lot to offer. Branscomb is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Branscomb, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$200 / night
"There are many sites next to the ocean."
"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."
$35 / night
"The sites are very close to each other and the camp is very busy In The summer. There is a trail down to a wonderful beach for tide pooling and sunrise/sunset walks."
"This is by far one of the best places to camp on the California coast! The camp spots are right on the water and it is a beautiful spot to watch the sunset! Gets chilly @ night so be prepared!"
$55 - $155 / night
"We were lucky to get a site right next to the beach for our class B RV. This is a beautiful site along Highway 1.
PS if this site is full, there is a dry camp about a mile north on Highway one."
"We stayed in our van in the tent area which was secluded, with a stream meandering through, and it was nearly deserted in April."
"But make sure you only go during the week, because of the rowdiness, hell raising, dune driving doing donuts, drunken idiots that are there on the weekends."
"Some nice hikes close by."
$60 - $350 / night
"No people around to spoil the serenity and beautiful forests. Pitched a tent and it was just us! Love this place! Went to town for provisions, the folks were very friendly. Great area!"
$50 - $73 / night
"The convenience of being so close to town, yet feeling like you’re in the forest is hard to beat. There are showers & restrooms, although the showers operate on quarters."
"Even though you are so close to town this is off the beaten path and you can’t even get into this campground unless you have a reservation."
"The road itself is rough and could be very unsettling for anyone trying to do this trip in a vehicle without good off-road clearance. The ruts can be big and cause bottoming out of street cars."
"We chose the latter, and even with the number of other parties near us, we were still able to find a fairly secluded spot."
$35 / night
"Big redwoods surround each site. Flushing toilets, hot showers, water available. Next to the South Fork Eel River. Diner with walk up window and General store across the Highway."
"This campground is an excellent stopping point along the 101 Highway and the South for of the Eel River."
$59 - $99 / night
"It's not much to look at when you drive up on highway 1 but behind that facade is a great Campground. There are different sections and the upper loop is definitely the best."
"The entrance to this campground is behind a store so it technically is hidden.
What it lacks in privacy of sites it definitely makes up for in amenities."
$47 - $72 / night
"The walk in sites are secluded and this park has all the amenities including free showers. Dog friendly. I hear it gets very busy in the summertime."
"Our spot was nice and clean and next to the creek. Large enough for our three cars three tents and extra table and plenty of room to set up chairs around the fire for us."
GuideTwo separate camping areas. Review pertains to Surfwood... which is closer to ocean and boardwalk. Mixed review on sites... some big... some level... some well spaced... some with good views... others not so much. This area contains new restroom & shower building. $1 token for 5 minutes... buy at front gate when drive in. Quiet at night except for sound of gentle surf. Great boardwalk to ocean cliffs... and nice paved walking trail to town. Dump station appears open but did not use. First-come first-serve for unreserved sites after 2pm per person at front gate. Make sure to place items out immediately when you select un-reserved spot before returning to pay within 30 minutes... Will stay again if in area.
GuideArrived after hours and selected unreserved level site for 24' RV. Paid using cash envelope. All sites are shaded under tall trees. A mix of tent and Sites suitable for smaller RVs. No hook-ups. Clean restrooms. Good hot showers using quarters. Right next to Visitor Center and easy Forrest walks. Quiet at night. Would stay again.
TravelerTook a chance that we would find a spot on a holiday weekend. We rolled in at 630pm. There were a handful of first come spaces remaining. Got lucky and found a space for our 34 ‘ rig . Hit a few low hanging branches on the way in. Right next to hwy 101 but mostly quiet at night.
ScoutWalking distance to the visitor center and other great hikes. Dog-friendly, clean restrooms/coin showers, and relatively private sites - some more than others. Beautiful surroundings!
ScoutI've camped here on and off at the paid campgrounds and the free ones throughout my life. VERY beautiful scenery. There are bathrooms with showers. Water spickets everywhere and I think there are also dumping stations for people with RVs.
GuideOk for an RV park. Little privacy but overall nice sites. Only one toilet and one shower for the hole south loop. Many regulations and rules and they make sure everyone follows. The river was great. Way to expensive for what you get.
GuideBeautiful campground set right among the Redwoods! Some sites have more relative privacy than others, some have giant trees or stumps, some are wide open. We stayed in site 38BU in a large SUV with a rooftop tent, and we're very happy with the amount of trees and scenery surrounding us. You can see in the photos, we had plenty of room for another vehicle or a couple of other tents. Facilities were very clean and close to this site, and the park visitor center is adjacent to the campground. The entire campground is ALWAYS in the shade because of the tree density.
GuideA simple, rustic cabin. As noted by others, it suffers from a little damage/neglect—many of the windows are boarded up—but it's an old fire lookout so we didn't expect a rental cabin atmosphere. Views are exceptional, as is the peace and quiet. Get up early and you'll catch the dawn chorus of an amazing number of birds: warblers, woodpeckers, quail, juncos, grosbeaks, cowbirds, even robins. The cabin is roughly outfitted with cots, bunkbeds, a table and chairs. There's a clean outhouse down by where you park and a firepit, which we didn't use because it was windy when we were there. Keep your food up on the table at night--the mice are nocturnal visitors and will help themselves if you leave food on the counter. Only caveat is the access to the cabin. They're not kidding when they warn you to bring a chainsaw. Two of the three roads in and out were blocked by downed trees (so big our small chainsaw wasn't helpful), and in places the road that was open had pretty deep potholes and gullies formed by last winter's heavy rains. I was really glad we had 4WD.
TravelerIt's a little rundown, but good enough at $50 a night. We were moved to a "premium" site after we discovered the water wasn't working in the whole area we were sent to. Showers available.
Camping near Branscomb, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Branscomb, California, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Branscomb, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 122 campgrounds and RV parks near Branscomb, CA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Branscomb, CA is Mackerricher State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 1462 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Branscomb, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Branscomb, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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