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Several RV campgrounds serve the Covelo area, with Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort in Willits providing comprehensive amenities for larger vehicles. The resort features full hookups including 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections on sites that accommodate big rigs. Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination offers similar services for larger motorhomes with pull-through options available at select sites. Westport Beach RV Park provides oceanfront camping with water and electric hookups on gravel pads, though the approach requires navigating coastal roads. Caspar Beach RV Park features sites positioned near the shoreline with full hookup capabilities. "We stayed in our van in the tent area which was secluded, with a stream meandering through, and it was nearly deserted in April."
Access to these RV parks varies significantly by season and weather conditions. The coastal routes leading to Westport Beach and Caspar Beach RV parks involve winding roads that may challenge wider vehicles during busy summer weekends. Many parks in the region maintain year-round operations, though cell service can be unreliable particularly at coastal locations. Dump stations are available at most facilities, with Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort offering on-site sanitary disposal. Pet policies generally permit dogs with standard leash requirements. Winter visitors should verify road conditions before travel, as coastal storms can affect accessibility. Most parks accept advance reservations, with peak season bookings recommended several months ahead for premium waterfront sites or holiday weekends.
"We spent 4 nights here with our travel trailer. We had a site with full hook ups, including sewage (no need for dumping station!!). This is a great campground that is right on the beach!"
"Pull throughs seemed a little tight, but all back-ins were spacious. Very clean grounds. Clean bathrooms and the dish washing area was nice to get the big junks off your pans :). "
from $55 - $155 / night
Check Availability"The road coming into Usal is a pretty messed up mountain road thanks to the fact that it's also used by logging trucks."
"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."
"Located right off of Hwy 1, this site has plenty of campsites that have a picnic table, fire pit, and decent sized lots. The proximity to the ocean is as close as it gets."
"All the sites are on a bluff that drops 100ft to the beach below. Great views and sunsets. Firewood available from park ranger. No water. Toilets are out house style. First come first serve."
"Well maintained, nice facility and friendly staff. Definitely wouldn’t come back for long term camping as we have older teenagers. The facility is definitely geared toward families with smaller kids."
"The Mendocino redwoods RV resort just outside of Willits on CA-20 to Fort Bragg, California, was 3 years ago a KOA resort."
"Park was mostly empty and very quiet. Plenty of full and partial RV hookups (generators are not allowed) and tent spots. Very clean facilities and well maintained. Friendly staff."
"Quiet except for the very occasional road noise during the day, extremely quiet at night, very well kept up, friendly hosts, and very nice sites."
from $65 - $85 / night
Check Availability"I was lucky enough to spend four nights here last winter. It was breezy and rained on and off. The walk in sites are secluded and this park has all the amenities including free showers."
"This was a nice campground very close to the beach. Great place to take kids. The RV spaces were very tight and close together."
from $47 - $72 / night
Check Availability"It is a great way to escape the warm summers because it is a lot colder than inland due to the closeness to the sea. It is also nearby the famous Black Sands Beach."
"Great spot with full hookups and tent sites. General store and cafe on premises. Can be windy."
from $25 - $65 / night
Check Availability"At the Benbow KOA you will find everything you need for your camping enjoyment The sites are spacious and beautiful easy to access no complaints and the general store has everything you need including"
"Having the gas station right next to the campground is great since you ca. Go buy anything you need / run out of such as sodas and beer oh and ice also."
"Just don't count on wifi or cell connection. It's 1960 here."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Located next to Pomo Bluffs Park and over looking the ocean and the Noyo River/Bay. Stayed 6 days in November paid $250. Full hook ups with cable."
"Nice place to camp with a lots of hiking trails, very well managed. The one that stand more, is the wonderful ocean view."
from $58 - $63 / night
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TravelerPark was mostly empty and very quiet. Plenty of full and partial RV hookups (generators are not allowed) and tent spots. Very clean facilities and well maintained. Friendly staff. Walking distance to the river and has a small enclosed dog run. Excellent WiFi. Weak Verizon and no AT&T service.
TravelerWe love this place. We've been here for 2 months now off and on. The site we are on is located between a marina and the Noyo River. It allows for easy access for paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming and seals, sea lions and other wildlife. Last night a 6 point deer walked past our site. The rates are pretty reasonable and the people that run the campgrounds are great to work with. There is a kayak/sup rental as well next door. If you're lucky the maintenance guy will sing or whistle while doing his work, and makes for a good show! It does close down except for long-term use in the winter time (November-??) due to coastal seasonal flooding. Internet can be occasionally spotty but we use AT&T and Verizon which work well. Cable is provided. Full hook ups. Due to Covid enquire about the bathroom situation when calling to book. Walking distance from the harbor and a quick bike ride to the bluffs overlooking the ocean.
GuideWe originally were going to Fouts Creek Campground but it was HOV weekend (Presidents). Lots of dirt bikes and law enforcement. National Forest pulled in officers from surrounding forests and Sheriff Depts.
With a 35' Class A our options were limited. A Ranger suggested Letts Lake. There is a narrow one lane newly paved road that goes up to Dixie Glade equestrian camp, from there it is dirt. Taking it slow, we made it to Letts Lake and parked in spot 12. It was a tight fit, but we made it.
There are two additional campgrounds at the opposite end of the lake but they are closed for winter. As there was no water or trash service there was no fee. Typically $5.00)
The lake is small with no motors allowed but easy to walk around. Pet friendly in fact all but one campsite had at least one dog. Fire damage to the forest is substantial but new growth is already starting
GuideBeautiful location, campground was easily accessible going up Elk Mountain Road. Camped in Site 11, pull through, no hook ups, nice picnic table, grill and fire pit. Vault toilets, no showers. There is potable water close to the campsites. Very quiet during the week, it did get noisier on the weekends, but everyone settled down for the evening.
GuideWe spent 4 nights here with our travel trailer. We had a site with full hook ups, including sewage (no need for dumping station!!). This is a great campground that is right on the beach! It has showers, flushing toilets, a little store, fire wood for sale, dish washing station, and even WiFi! The campground was very clean and really perfect for families! Couldn’t recommend more!
RangerI’m rating the site four stars because of all the cons. That said, this was a lush campsite with comfortable amenities that turned out to be very family friendly.
PROS: • Beach is right across the street • Multiple bathrooms with outlets (I charged my EcoFlow battery in there) • Paid showers • Free WiFi • Gift/info shop on-site • Bear boxes, fire rings, and picnic table at seemingly every site • Lush foliage with walk/bike access to Fern Canyon • Family friendly with designated spots for both tents and large RVs. • Open field to run the dog
CONS: • Bathrooms weren’t confidence-inspiringly clean • The coolest sites with closer access to Fern Canyon were all closed for some reason • 1 vehicle per site reservation means $10/day for an additional car
TravelerWalking 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!
GuideWe stopped here overnight on our way up the coast. Well maintained, nice facility and friendly staff. Definitely wouldn’t come back for long term camping as we have older teenagers. The facility is definitely geared toward families with smaller kids. It was great for what we needed.
TravelerWasn’t impressed by the long term population that seems to be residing there. It was quiet though and over all a decent stay. We spent 4 days there. The WiFi sucked and they put us in the far back. Stay closer to the front if you can in the premium spots. We didn’t know the difference. Non premium is in the way back, no fire pits and spotty WiFi.
The Covelo area sits in Mendocino County, approximately 55 miles from the Pacific Coast at an elevation of around 1,400 feet. Summer temperatures in this region can exceed 90°F while winter brings cooler weather with occasional frost. Access roads to camping areas around Covelo often require careful navigation during winter months when storms can affect travel conditions.
Beach exploration: Usal Beach Campground offers six miles of sandy shoreline for beachcombing and wildlife watching. "Pretty remote but great if that's what you're looking for. 30 minute drive up rocky dirt road in forest to get down there," reports Braxton C. The beach access requires vehicles with good clearance as "the sand is soft and the trail is tough," according to Jake S.
Tide pooling: Shelter Cove Campground provides excellent opportunities to observe marine life. "We stayed 10 nights all up the west coast and this was the best tide pooling we had. We went to sleep and woke up to sea lions and Harbor Seals barking," writes Travis H. The coastal location offers direct access to rocky tide pools teeming with sea creatures.
Forest hiking: Richardson Grove RV and Campground features trails through impressive oak trees. "The huge oaks are worth it alone," notes Laura U. During summer months, campers can cool off in the nearby Eel River, which is accessible by crossing Highway 101.
Ocean proximity: Westport Beach RV Park and Campground offers sites right on the beach. "This is a great family campground. Camping with hotel amenities," mentions Aldy Y. The campground provides fire pits at ocean-view sites, with Rebecca A. noting it's "by far one of the best places to camp on the California coast."
Private beach access: Westport Beach RV Park features a beach exclusive to campers. "Beautiful Beach campground. Space are decent size. The beach private so it's just you and the other campers," states Steven T. The secluded setting allows for campfires directly on the beach, with Outdoordude D. sharing that "fires on the beach are great."
Cell service limitations: Harbor RV Park offers oceanfront camping with spotty connectivity. "Wifi very spotty but we use ATT and Verizon cell services which worked fine," reports one camper. Many visitors appreciate this digital detachment, with Rob F. noting at another coastal campground that "the waves are loud, the cell service sucks and the Wi-Fi is very spotty…which makes it a perfect spot to get away."
Road conditions: Usal Beach Campground requires careful vehicle selection. "6 miles of potholes, rough dirt road and some deep puddles and you'll find a beautiful sandy beach with camping spots above the tide," advises Jake S. Connor M. adds: "The road was a bit rougher than expected (took us roughly 45 min from the paved road to camp). People made it down in mini vans but I personally wouldn't try it."
Vehicle clearance requirements: Shelter Cove Campground involves challenging access roads. "Road down is a bit challenging, especially the last 7 miles. Windy and steep so take your time," warns Christy S. Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for certain routes.
Seasonal crowd variations: Shelter Cove experiences fluctuations in visitor numbers. Michael R. observes, "Typically this has not been a full campground anytime I've been here, but it picks up on summer holidays." Spring and fall typically offer more seclusion at coastal sites.
Kid-friendly amenities: Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort caters specifically to families with children. "Designed for families, this KOA a lot. A petting zoo, water play, pool, arcade and events. We were there for movie night," shares Donna D. The resort organizes regular activities like outdoor movies on a big screen.
Water features: Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination provides river access that children enjoy. "Our site backed up to the Eel river with Giants redwoods everywhere. Just hung out at the beach the whole time," notes Randy J. The combination of water play and forest exploration creates engaging environments for young campers.
Educational opportunities: Westport Union Landing State Beach offers natural discovery options. "The camp spots are right on the water and it is a beautiful spot to watch the sunset," reports Rebecca A. Children can observe marine life, search for shells, and learn about coastal ecosystems.
Site spacing: Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground offers varied site options. "Its a super cramped campground for big rigs. Much nicer and more privacy if tenting," advises Marcus K. RV campers seeking more space should request specific site numbers when booking.
Hookup reliability: Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination provides dependable services. "Hookup was smooth and WiFi had no issues during our stay," reports Georgina E. The park includes full and partial RV hookups with generators prohibited.
Pull-through availability: Harbor RV Park sits on bluffs overlooking the ocean with specific site layouts. "What you get is a space to park, water, electric and sewage," explains Harry S. RV travelers with larger rigs should request pull-through sites rather than back-in options to minimize maneuvering challenges in this coastal rv park near Covelo, California.
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