Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Fort Bragg, CA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that California camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Fort Bragg and user-submitted reviews.
$200 / night
"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."
"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!"
$50 - $73 / night
"Close to town, ocean access. Nice private spaces divided by hedges. Sites are fairly large and very well maintained. Only negative i have is the roads in the campground are narrow."
"Have stayed at Pomo Campground several times over the years, Right on the outscirts of Fort Bragg, CA. Very private sites, Each site has shrubbery around it. "
$45 - $160 / night
"The park is close the many beaches and Fort Bragg is right up the road."
"Pros - close to Mendocino and Fort Bragg; toilets and showers well-maintained; campground itself is beautiful, with some sites that have close neighbors, and some that are more isolated."
$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."
$45 - $140 / night
"Clean bathrooms, drinking water was right next to our site."
"While this campground is set off from the highway it is very busy on weekends from tourists out for the day. Lush setting with the hike and bike area located near showers and restrooms."
$59 - $99 / night
"We decided to take a last minute camping trip to Fort Bragg in the middle of December. All the state campgrounds were closed. The private campgrounds were slow to respond."
"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."
$35 / night
"This is a rare first come, first serve public campground in the Fort Bragg/Mendocino area. No water and pit toilets are offset by wide open ocean views."
"Good spot while driving the coast to stay for a night or two. Vaulted toilets. No trees or privacy. Directly on the bluffs and the collapsing old hwy 1."
$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."
$37 - $42 / night
"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."
$30 / night
"Woodside RV Park in Fort Bragg may not be the most luxurious but it’s quiet and clean. I rated 5 star due to the kindness and hospitality of the hosts - Dan and his daughter, Phyllis."
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.
ScoutPeaceful place right off the highway, friend, great amenities very chill and beautiful environment. Swimming hole is epic, out door shower is perfect.
TravelerGreat time spending the weekend in this beautiful park. Got there Saturday after some beach time. Definitely a packed place, but everyone there was respectful and noise levels may have been the quietest I've experienced. Cleared out Sunday and we nearly had it to ourselves. Camp hosts were super nice. Definitely going to be a regular spot! Oh, we even got to switch spots after it cleared. 83 was nice, but 68 was perfect for the van.
TravelerBeautiful Beach campground. Space are decent size. The beach private so it’s just you and the other campers.
ScoutYou will need at least a quarter of a foot of clearance to make it up the road, it is IMPASSABLE if the road is wet. We saw people getting rescued by firefighters. BE VERY CAREFUL
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.
TravelerBeautiful campground in the woods with an beach opening. The host Tracy was very nice and attending. Some spots have water only and some have power and water. The Ocean view is beautiful here. Toilets and showers were clean. Perfekt
GuideThis campground is dry and built primarily for HOV people cuz the Elk mountain area is very much a dirt bike and four-wheel Haven.
It's got dropped toilets and it has potable water. Problem is that the spigots don't have any hose fittings, so you can't hook up, which I think is a good thing to keep people from taking over water for an extended period of time.
There's no other water anywhere else, no showers, no sinks or anything like that so prepare to come fully dry.
If you come with that in mind I would say this place is really really nice. It's very clean. If it's in a beautiful location and if you're into four-wheeling or dirt bikes, you're going to have a blast.
There there's a small town not far, 15 minutes or so, that has gas, a market, pizza places, and a few other stores. So there's plenty of access to food and gas when necessary.
This has nothing to do with the campground. Just keep in mind that Elk mountain road, especially the part leading up to the top of the mountain right as you leave the campground is an absolutely terrible road, it needs a lot of maintenance..
Camping near Fort Bragg, California, offers a fantastic mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you’re into hiking, fishing, or just relaxing by the campfire, there’s something for everyone.
Camping near Fort Bragg, CA, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, whether you’re in a tent or an RV. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you’re sure to have a memorable experience!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Fort Bragg, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 95 campgrounds and RV parks near Fort Bragg, CA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fort Bragg, CA is Mackerricher State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 1461 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Fort Bragg, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Fort Bragg, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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