RV campgrounds around Comptche, California range from coastal spots to inland forest settings in western Mendocino County. This rural region sits at approximately 200-400 feet elevation among redwood groves and rolling hills. Winter temperatures average 45-55°F with significant rainfall, while summer brings 60-80°F days and coastal fog that often burns off by midday.
What to do
Beach exploration: 5-minute walk from Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground where the location provides immediate shore access. "It's a super cramped campground for big rigs. Much nicer and more privacy if tenting. The best spot is 'ocean view' but its time to change the name. That site is for tenting but can accommodate a small rv or van," notes Marcus K.
Lighthouse visiting: 15-minute drive from Caspar Beach to Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. "This is a tight and wet park. It is inside a gully that gets very little sun. Shopping in Ft. Bragg is 15 minutes away. Not a bad place to hang out. But damp," shares JMark H.
Disc golf: Variable difficulty course at Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort for all skill levels. "The disc golf course offers beautiful views when on top of the course, but watch out for poison oak!" warns Paul H. The course weaves through forested areas with elevation changes.
What campers like
Beach fires: Permitted at Westport Beach RV Park and Campground during appropriate seasons. "Quiet in the off season. Fires on the beach are great. Rediscovered this place in February and have reservations for November," shares Outdoordude D.
Private beach access: Limited crowds at Westport Beach compared to public beaches. "The beach is right there. You can see and or hear the waves crashing. Beautiful...will go again for sure," says Randy J. The beach has no public access point, making it less crowded than state beaches.
Family amenities: Structured activities at Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort throughout summer months. "Designed for families, this KOA has a lot. A petting zoo, water play, pool, arcade and events. We were there for movie night. They had a big screen and showed a film for the kiddos," explains Donna D.
What you should know
Cell service variations: Spotty connectivity at Usal Beach Campground requires preparation. "T-Mobile had 0 service," reports Connor M. Most campgrounds have variable reception with Verizon and AT&T typically performing better.
Winter access: Seasonal flooding affects some coastal parks between November and March. "It does close down except for long-term use in the winter time (November-??) due to coastal seasonal flooding," notes a Switching To Plan B reviewer about Dolphin Isle Marina & RV Park.
Road conditions: Unpaved access to some sites requires appropriate vehicles. "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," warns Chris N. about Usal Beach Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Western-themed area at Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort offers structured entertainment. "Has a western themed town that hold little dances and ice cream parlor parties for kids. This KOA also has a mini waterpark as well," shares Amaya L.
Private tent areas: More secluded spots at Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground provide better family camping. "Caspar Beach RV Park has a wonderful tent camping area back away from RV's in the Redwoods and many other trees," notes Rosemary A.
Hot tub sites: Premium options at Mendocino Redwoods available for families. "We stayed in one of the premium hot tub sites, where you get your very own hot tub. Highly recommend, my kids absolutely loved it and so did I! We were just a few steps from the pool," explains Erika L.
Tips from RVers
Site spacing: Variable site sizes at Harbor RV Park affect comfort levels. "Nice park behind mobile home park. Tight sites but beautiful views. Very nice and helpful staff, dog friendly park," reports Kelly N.
RV access limitations: Size restrictions at several parks require advance planning. "Very narrow spaces, especially if you have slide outs which means that your neighbor's sewer hose is next to your door. A lot of very short spaces also which makes it worse," cautions Theo A. about Caspar Beach RV Park.
Park maintenance: Cleanliness standards at Harbor RV Park contribute to overall experience. "Nice place to camp with lots of hiking trails, very well managed. The one that stands more, is the wonderful ocean view. On top of this, the convenience to walking distance to many seafood restaurants," shares Ioan P.
