Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Branscomb, CA has a lot to offer. Branscomb is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Branscomb, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
Westport Union-Landing State Beach covers over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline, with 86 campsites available in three campgrounds on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The magnificent vistas, sunsets and tree-covered mountains in the background provide an inspiring backdrop to the park and challenges to both amateur and professional photographers.
The park was named for two early day communities. Westport, a sawmill town, is still in existence and Union Landing now consists of only a few buildings. Both of these settlements were famous for supplying lumber and railroad ties, and Tan Oak bark to the schooners which anchored offshore. The schooners were loaded with forest products by means of intricate cable tramways and chutes from the bluffs.
$35 / night
Here you will find beach-side camping in the sand, on grassy sites and along the creek.
Turn your RV into your own beachfront home in one of these roomy Northern California campsites. Both RV and tent sites are also available in our "park area," which is sheltered from the wind by large willow and pine trees. We allow a limited number of tent sites on the beach where you can thrill to the sound of crashing waves all night.
Our accommodations include 75 full hook-up RV sites, 50 tent sites, and 5 group sites. Westport Beach is a brilliant choice for family camping, family reunions, group get-togethers, retreats or romantic getaways. Its also a popular site for weddings, and there's plenty of space for your guests at the reception in the event tent.
For an easy, no-fuss getaway you can reserve our bluff-top rental cabin. It has two bedrooms, a full kitchen and living room and provides a beautiful yard, great for kids.
Our amenities include a camp-store, two restroom and shower buildings (hot showers!), a children's play area, horseshoe pit, volleyball play area, and laundromat.
A place to stretch out, use as a base for wandering the coast or exploring the redwoods, or simply stay put and relax, close in, yet far away, with no further need to wander.
$50 - $230 / night
Van Damme State Park offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest, and year-round camping. The highway runs through the park, separating the campground and the Fern Canyon trail head to the east from the beach and parking lot to the west. Visitors can launch a kayak in a protected cove. They can explore a pygmy forest. They can hike, jog, or bicycle the splendid Fern Canyon Scenic Trail beside Little River.
$160 / night
Pomo RV Park & Campground, nestled near Fort Bragg, CA, is a gem for those looking to escape into nature while still enjoying some modern comforts. This place has been a favorite for many campers over the years, and it's easy to see why. The sites here are known for their privacy, thanks to the lush landscaping that separates each spot. You’ll find plenty of mature trees, bushes, and flowers, making it feel like your own little haven.
One of the standout features is the full hookups available at many sites, which include water, electric, and sewer connections. This makes it a great spot for RVs. The campground also offers amenities like clean bathrooms, showers, and laundry facilities, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay.
For those traveling with pets, you'll be pleased to know that pets are allowed, so your furry friends can join in on the adventure. And if you enjoy a good campfire, you’re in luck—fires are allowed, and there’s usually firewood for sale, although it might be worth checking availability ahead of time.
The campground is just a short drive from the center of Fort Bragg, making it convenient for a quick trip into town if you need supplies or want to explore local attractions like Glass Beach. However, be prepared for spotty cell service and weak WiFi, so it’s a good idea to plan on being mostly off the grid during your stay.
Overall, Pomo RV Park & Campground offers a peaceful, secluded camping experience with the added benefit of modern amenities. Whether you’re in a tent or an RV, you’ll find this place to be a relaxing retreat in the heart of nature.
Campers, recreation vehicles, and trailers are not recommended. Truck campers and tents only.
Established in 1922, Richardson Grove State Park was one of California’s first redwood parks. It began with 120 acres—only 1/4 the size of Muir Woods National Monument today. With the help of Save the Redwoods League and other generous donors, the park has grown to 1,800 acres.
A four-hour drive from San Francisco, the park features stunning coast redwoods more than three hundred feet tall and a national “wild and scenic” river (the South Fork of the Eel). Visitors can swim or wade in the river in summer and try catch-and-release fishing for salmon or steelhead in the winter. Check out the walk-through tree and the bat tree; learn from the tree-ring study conducted in 1933. You can camp, picnic, and hike on nine miles of trails. Don’t miss the gentle “racetrack” path, which passes many unusual redwoods, including a chandelier tree with multiple trunks branching several feet above the ground.
Camping — Richardson Grove has more than 160 family sites in three campgrounds. Huckleberry has one site for hikers and bicyclists. Oak Flat Campground is open only during summer. The Dawn Redwood Group, The campground can accommodate from 9 to 40 people.
$200 / night
$59 - $99 / night
CAMPING Russian Gulch has 26 standard campsites, four equestrian campsites with corrals, and one group site. Reservations are strongly recommended in the summer. The campground is currently closed for the winter. Reservations can be made from May through Labor Day. Reservations for campsites are available up to six months in advance by calling 1-800-444-7275 or by clicking the reservations link at the top of this page.
HORSE CAMPING AND RIDING Russian Gulch’s horse camp is on the northeast edge of the park, off Casper–Little Lake Road. The fee for each of four sites covers staging areas, corrals, and water troughs. Make reservations by calling 707-937-5804 (District Office). Horses are allowed on designated roads and trails only. No horse rental stables are available nearby.
$140 / night
Redwood Campground
$35 / night
ROADS MAY BE IMPASSABLE IN WET WEATHER. RV'S & TRAILERS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park lies on the southern portion of the Lost Coast, a 60-mile stretch of wilderness comprising the park and the King Range National Conservation Area.
For thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived, the Sinkyone Indians lived on this part of the coast. They occupied permanent villages beside streams and rivers, and moved out in family groups to hunt and forage in the hills during the summer. They fished, gathered seaweed and shellfish, hunted seals and sea lions, and harvested the occasional dead whale washed on shore. All kinds of fish were caught, but the seasonal salmon run was especially important.
Today, the Lost Coast Trail follows the whole length of the rugged Sinkyone coastline. Gray whales pass by during the winter and early spring. Roosevelt elk roam the grasslands. Sea lions and harbor seals hang out in rocky coves. It’s an arresting landscape, with canyons, arches, tide pools, sea stacks, seasonal wildflowers, waterfalls, and dark sand beaches. On a sunny day, the sea looks turquoise, giving the park tropical feeling.
Some aspects of the Sinkyone keep crowds away. Its trails are steep and its campgrounds are primitive. There’s no potable water, and you have to haul out your own trash. When wet, the park’s twisting dirt roads are impassable for passenger cars. More than a few visitors have had to stay an extra day or two because a mudslide or fallen tree closed their route home. “The Sinkyone lets you go when it wants to let you go,” a park ranger says. In other words, it’s a real wilderness.
Westport Union-Landing State Beach covers over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline, with 86 campsites available in three campgrounds on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The magnificent vistas, sunsets and tree-covered mountains in the background provide an inspiring backdrop to the park and challenges to both amateur and professional photographers.
The park was named for two early day communities. Westport, a sawmill town, is still in existence and Union Landing now consists of only a few buildings. Both of these settlements were famous for supplying lumber and railroad ties, and Tan Oak bark to the schooners which anchored offshore. The schooners were loaded with forest products by means of intricate cable tramways and chutes from the bluffs.
$35 / night
Here you will find beach-side camping in the sand, on grassy sites and along the creek.
Turn your RV into your own beachfront home in one of these roomy Northern California campsites. Both RV and tent sites are also available in our "park area," which is sheltered from the wind by large willow and pine trees. We allow a limited number of tent sites on the beach where you can thrill to the sound of crashing waves all night.
Our accommodations include 75 full hook-up RV sites, 50 tent sites, and 5 group sites. Westport Beach is a brilliant choice for family camping, family reunions, group get-togethers, retreats or romantic getaways. Its also a popular site for weddings, and there's plenty of space for your guests at the reception in the event tent.
For an easy, no-fuss getaway you can reserve our bluff-top rental cabin. It has two bedrooms, a full kitchen and living room and provides a beautiful yard, great for kids.
Our amenities include a camp-store, two restroom and shower buildings (hot showers!), a children's play area, horseshoe pit, volleyball play area, and laundromat.
A place to stretch out, use as a base for wandering the coast or exploring the redwoods, or simply stay put and relax, close in, yet far away, with no further need to wander.
$50 - $230 / night
Van Damme State Park offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest, and year-round camping. The highway runs through the park, separating the campground and the Fern Canyon trail head to the east from the beach and parking lot to the west. Visitors can launch a kayak in a protected cove. They can explore a pygmy forest. They can hike, jog, or bicycle the splendid Fern Canyon Scenic Trail beside Little River.
$160 / night
Pomo RV Park & Campground, nestled near Fort Bragg, CA, is a gem for those looking to escape into nature while still enjoying some modern comforts. This place has been a favorite for many campers over the years, and it's easy to see why. The sites here are known for their privacy, thanks to the lush landscaping that separates each spot. You’ll find plenty of mature trees, bushes, and flowers, making it feel like your own little haven.
One of the standout features is the full hookups available at many sites, which include water, electric, and sewer connections. This makes it a great spot for RVs. The campground also offers amenities like clean bathrooms, showers, and laundry facilities, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay.
For those traveling with pets, you'll be pleased to know that pets are allowed, so your furry friends can join in on the adventure. And if you enjoy a good campfire, you’re in luck—fires are allowed, and there’s usually firewood for sale, although it might be worth checking availability ahead of time.
The campground is just a short drive from the center of Fort Bragg, making it convenient for a quick trip into town if you need supplies or want to explore local attractions like Glass Beach. However, be prepared for spotty cell service and weak WiFi, so it’s a good idea to plan on being mostly off the grid during your stay.
Overall, Pomo RV Park & Campground offers a peaceful, secluded camping experience with the added benefit of modern amenities. Whether you’re in a tent or an RV, you’ll find this place to be a relaxing retreat in the heart of nature.
Campers, recreation vehicles, and trailers are not recommended. Truck campers and tents only.
Established in 1922, Richardson Grove State Park was one of California’s first redwood parks. It began with 120 acres—only 1/4 the size of Muir Woods National Monument today. With the help of Save the Redwoods League and other generous donors, the park has grown to 1,800 acres.
A four-hour drive from San Francisco, the park features stunning coast redwoods more than three hundred feet tall and a national “wild and scenic” river (the South Fork of the Eel). Visitors can swim or wade in the river in summer and try catch-and-release fishing for salmon or steelhead in the winter. Check out the walk-through tree and the bat tree; learn from the tree-ring study conducted in 1933. You can camp, picnic, and hike on nine miles of trails. Don’t miss the gentle “racetrack” path, which passes many unusual redwoods, including a chandelier tree with multiple trunks branching several feet above the ground.
Camping — Richardson Grove has more than 160 family sites in three campgrounds. Huckleberry has one site for hikers and bicyclists. Oak Flat Campground is open only during summer. The Dawn Redwood Group, The campground can accommodate from 9 to 40 people.
$200 / night
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Branscomb, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Branscomb, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 121 campgrounds and RV parks near Branscomb, CA and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Branscomb, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Branscomb, CA is Westport Union Landing State Beach — Westport-Union Landing State Beach with a 4.2-star rating from 22 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Branscomb, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Branscomb, CA.
What parks are near Branscomb, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Branscomb, CA that allow camping, notably King Range National Conservation Area and Mendocino Lake.
