Are you in need of a campground near Whitethorn, CA? Whitethorn is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Whitethorn, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$45 - $260 / night
"There are many sites next to the ocean."
"PROS
→ Campground is adjacent to the beach. You can hear the ocean and sometimes catch peeks of the ocean from the campground.
→ Campsites have bear lockers."
$35 - $200 / night
"The most beautiful spot to brake down in Northern California."
"The little river close by helped keep us cool. Not to far from town. And lots of big foot shops around."
"They smiled, said "hello," and were all genuinely positive. There's a golf course nearby if that is of interest, and a stream for fishing within walking distance. "
"This was the first stop on a drive from San Francisco to Seattle. The river access is pretty sweet!!"
$25 - $65 / night
"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."
"It’s pretty much right on the ocean and next to a golf course. Has a store/deli with restrooms and an outdoor eating area with a music stage. Would stay here again anytime."
"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."
$15 / night
"A bumpy four mile dirt road takes you the entrance to this campsite which keeps the general population out, which seems nice, but then again only the hearty make it here and it with it comes people who"
"Drove down to Shelter Cove for lunch Saturday and walked on the black and beach. Afterward, night two of hanging out with my new friends. Great spot for mountain biking too apparently."
$35 / night
"There is a redwood grove hiking trail behind the campsites that takes you from one end of the campground to the other."
"There is a paved space to park above the campsite, and a narrow little path leading down into the site - maybe 10-15 yards, it’s not far at all."
"Camp site 12 backs up to a fence (houses or cabins occupied behind the fence) and had decent space from other sites. Large picnic table, bear locker and tall fire pit on site."
"Every site is nestled among a grove of old growth California Redwoods - books up a long time in advance / I was lucky to get a walk up site. Great amenities and right on Avenue of the Giants"
$65 - $85 / night
"We were driving south away from rain did not have any park camp booked and I just looked it up next to redwoods park and we popped in and they had a spot on Saturday."
"This campground had an accessible river right next to it. Great big redwoods surrounded you on every side. The staff was helpful whether you met them in the store or on the grounds. "
$35 / night
"The shade from the redwoods makes this a cool haven from the hot California summers. Campsites are mostly shaded. Campsites are large with good fire pits and picnic tables."
"It's right next to the ranger station/visitor center and just a few minutes away from Miranda, where you can pick up some last minute supplies."
ScoutThis tiny house is at the mouth of the Noyo Harbor and the ocean. It’s not truly camping per se. Although it does have tiny houses combined with RV spaces.
ScoutI stayed only 2 nights, but what a great location amd campground. Bathroom and shower facilities, and a laundromat. As well as a pool and hot tub! Its only 1hr or less drive from anywhere in the area you would want to check out.
TravelerCouldn’t find any availability at other campgrounds nearby but found a first come first serve site here. They have about 15-20 sites that are all first come first serve. Lots of road noise from the 101, not much privacy. Has access to the river.
GuideAwesome small campground. Great clean facilities. Coin operated showers. Clean. Quiet because its small. Close to great hiking and creek exploring.
GuideNice campsite just off of Ave of the giants. Yes, there ate giants in the campsite. Sites are very close together but nice and shady. Great to have the visitor center next door to help you explore the park.
TravelerDrove my volvo xc70 to the sand. You’ll at least need awd to go the whole way. Takes about 30 mins. Bring firewood, the beach is picked clean.
GuideWe liked a lot about this campground. Our site was clean and had full, working hook-ups. There were trees for shade, but I was still able to get a good Starlink signal to get online. The pool and hot tub looked great, but were full of kids having a great time, so we passed. The store had a few items, but the overwhelming winner was the staff. They smiled, said "hello," and were all genuinely positive. There's a golf course nearby if that is of interest, and a stream for fishing within walking distance. Finally, it's right next to the Benbow Inn, an historic old hotel with a nice bar and restaurant. The food and service there were quite nice and definitely unexpected.
GuideIts 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. The vegetation is so tall there is no actual ocean view. Restrooms are clean. Showers coin operated. Awesome location. Friendly folks. Good camp store.
GuideCampsite was pleasant, though the neighbors were loudly coughing the whole time and we could hear dogs barking all night. There needs to be more showers available and a curtain of some sort between the shower and the stall door. Cost was .25¢ per minute- I didn’t notice a change machine near the bathrooms but the front office girl said they could make change, they closed at 9 when we were there. All throughout our PNW camping trip, this was the only site we needed bug spray/bands and a bug zapper light to sit comfortably around the campfire. Overall it wasn’t a terrible experience, but not my favorite.
Camping near Whitethorn, California, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, especially among the towering redwoods. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping near Whitethorn, California, is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the redwoods and the coast. With a little planning and the right campground, you can have an unforgettable outdoor experience.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Whitethorn, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 92 campgrounds and RV parks near Whitethorn, CA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Whitethorn, CA is Mackerricher State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 1463 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Whitethorn, CA.
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