Best Equestrian Camping near Fort Bragg, CA

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.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Fort Bragg, California (8)

    1. Mackerricher State Park Campground

    1463 Reviews
    Fort Bragg, CA
    3 miles

    $45 - $260 / 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!"

    2. Russian Gulch State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Mendocino, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 937-5804

    $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."

    3. Jackson Demonstration Forest

    3 Reviews
    Caspar, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 964-5674

    "Jackson State Demonstration forest is about 6 miles from fort Bragg on hwy.20 Campground is about 3 miles down a dirt road down into the forest from the highway.

    Beautiful, clean and peaceful."

    "There was a small creek behind the campground which was nice. It was about a 30 minute drive to fort Bragg made for an easy day trip. The campground is maintained by cal fire $20 a night."

    4. Usal Beach Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

    17 Reviews
    Leggett, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 677-3570

    "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."

    5. COE Mendocino Lake Bu-Shay Campground

    3 Reviews
    Mendocino Lake, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 467-4200

    6. Richardson Grove RV and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Piercy, CA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 247-3380

    $25 - $35 / night

    "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."

    7. Oak Flat Campground

    4 Reviews
    Mendocino National Forest, CA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 275-2361

    $5 / night

    "Was 0.75 miles away from water (we have been in a drought?) but beautiful spacious campsite. Even with annoying neighbors, you can have peace and quiet."

    "The local store is about a 10 minute drive away and during the summer has ice beer and provides firewood for sale (during winter no ice but plenty of snow)."

    8. Middle Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Upper Lake, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 275-2361

    $8 / night

    "Beautiful 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."

    "If it's in a beautiful location and if you're into four-wheeling or dirt bikes, you're going to have a blast."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Fort Bragg, CA

84 Reviews of 8 Fort Bragg Campgrounds


  • D
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Jackson Demonstration Forest

    Secluded and peaceful

    Jackson State Demonstration forest is about 6 miles from fort Bragg on hwy.20 Campground is about 3 miles down a dirt road down into the forest from the highway.

    Beautiful, clean and peaceful. Plenty of trails to explore and Noyo River meanders through the center. It was self pay upon arrival and the whole place was welcoming. Nice day use area with tables and creek for playing in. No water but fire pits and grills, and picnic tables in campsites. At the sites , Trash and pit toilet areas seemed cleaned regularly and cal fire was seen a few times through our stay so it’s out there but doesn’t feel far away.

    There was a massive group site that would be gorgeous for a family gathering too!

  • Alivia M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 1, 2023

    Mackerricher State Park Campground

    Coastal Mendocino

    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. It’s almost surprising how close to the water this campground is. There are several small Foot trials leaving the campground and after passing through a small Thick of forest ( where we saw a huge group of deer) and then instantly you are transported to large dunes and sea cliffs. Typical SP with decent bathroom house and coin showers. There is a small visitor center that never opened during our stay. The park had very few people camping in March 2023, as it was still Raining after an incredible season of storms. If full- it could feel like it lacked privacy between sites.

  • Amaya L.
    Jul. 12, 2019

    Mackerricher State Park Campground

    Perfect

    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!

  • W
    Oct. 3, 2019

    Mackerricher State Park Campground

    Decent campground

    This campground is very beautiful, located just north of Fort Bragg on the California coast. I witnessed the best sunset that I have ever seen in my life at this beach. However, I was unfortunate to get one campground with no trees or privacy. Additionally, this campground is more expensive than some other state parks and has limited things to explore. Also, the showers require more money to start, so if you run out of time during your shower you will need at least a dollar just to start it back up to finish rinsing off not like other State park showers. If you want to explore the area there are tons of other things too see... Including Fort Bragg, glass beach, the skunk train, Russian gulch, the town of Mendocino, Mendocino headlands, and a pigmy Forest

  • Carly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 23, 2018

    Russian Gulch State Park Campground

    Secluded Camping near Mendocino

    We stayed one night here in early October, after exploring the Mendocino area on a campervan road trip. Campsite was quiet and secluded, lots of trees so was pretty quiet and private. Clean bathrooms, drinking water was right next to our site. There were hiking trails right nearby, but sadly we arrived fairly late and were leaving the next morning so we didn't get to do much exploring. Area was pretty damp so a little chilly because of that. there were giant yellow banana slugs all over, which was pretty neat to see. Site had a picnic table and fire ring. Lots of open sites when we arrived (mid week in early Fall), no reservation needed. Convenient to explore Mendocino/Fort Bragg area, we took a walk around Mendocino and visited the glass beach. I would like to go back and explore the hiking there!

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  • E
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Mackerricher State Park Campground

    Amazing!

    Great campground located right on the Pacific Ocean. Campground is well kept with privacy in some locations. Added bonus is easy to get groceries in Fort Bragg. You could relax here for a week!

  • Cassidy Y.
    Aug. 2, 2021

    Jackson Demonstration Forest

    Pretty good spot

    I’m bad about planning ahead and couldn’t reserve a campground at my usual spots also was trying to avoid the smoke in the valley from all the forest fires. This area was recommended because they are all first come first serve. I drove up on a Friday in July and was able to get a spot at Dunlap campground. The campground filled up by 5:00 Friday night and stayed full the rest of the weekend. Each camp has a picnic table, fire pit and a bbq. Dump lap has 17 spots and a vaulted toilet. There was a small creek behind the campground which was nice. It was about a 30 minute drive to fort Bragg made for an easy day trip. The campground is maintained by cal fire $20 a night. No camp host on site, cal fire crew came in once a day to check the campground. Fellow campers weren’t too loud, the birds were worse in the morning. I’m

  • Tim J.
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Russian Gulch State Park Campground

    Great Coastal Location

    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. Campsite includes a table and fire pit.  Within walking distance of the beach and a short drive to coastal towns.

  • T
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Middle Creek Campground

    Hope someone sees this

    I’ve been camping cross country for the last month with my husband. We’re from New York, and like to think we’re not easily rattled or intimidated. This was the first time on our trip that we were both scared.

    The forest service website says this campground is not open for camping, just dirt bike and horse riding, so I had found a campground further into the National Forest to camp at. When we drove by Middle Creek, we could see the sites from the road and a few of them had tents and we could see some folks, the campground was pretty clearly operating to some extent. We just wanted somewhere to stay overnight on our way into SF so we doubled back and found a site, paid the $8 and had a snack. We explored our corner of the campground a little- pretty clean, a fine campground. No visible host.

    Lots of wasps and flies, like standing right next to a dumpster. There was a woman who seemed to be experiencing homelessness and/or mental illness occupying multiple sites. She pretty clearly was stealing from sites people weren’t present at, right in front of us. She also had a dog that didn’t seem to be hers.

    The man at the campsite next to us didn’t have a tent or anything, just paid then sat in his truck screaming and cackling and breaking stuff loudly and pounding beers.

    We left without spending the night. The police need to go take a look out there.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Fort Bragg, CA is Mackerricher State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 1463 reviews.

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