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Bear Harbor Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

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Bear Harbor Campsites in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is near Whitethorn, CA. The area features rugged coastal terrain with dense forests and steep cliffs. Temperatures range from 40°F to 70°F, depending on the season. Nearby attractions include the Lost Coast Trail and the King Range National Conservation Area, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

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Bear Harbor Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is located in California

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North end – Needle Rock: 36 mi southwest of Garberville & Redway. Briceland Road west from Redway. this road becomes Mendocino County Road 435. The last 3.5 miles are unpaved, steep, & narrow. South end – Usal Beach: Approximately one hour north of Ft Bragg on PCH or 15 miles west of Leggett on PCH from Highway 101. Look for mile marker 90.88 on PCH. Turn north on small dirt road; 6 miles to Usal on unpaved, steep, narrow road.

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39.91429501 N
123.93850928 W

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allison W.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

Tent camping only!

I hiked through this campground, which was closed for maintenance at the time, but was AMAZING and I highly recommend coming back once it is open. Please keep an eye on the State Park website (on this site, correctly linked) so you are aware of its status. It should reopen around October 2022 and it’s open now for hiking only.

This is a gem of a spot. If you take a look at a the map, you’ll see that Highway 1 (on pretty much everyone’s roadtrip bucket list) curves inland through the forest and goes through the redwoods just a bit south of here. This park is accessible via local roads only and cannot accommodate RVs. You can hike in and tent camp, however. This makes it one of those most peaceful and tranquil places on the entire California coast.

Campsites are convenient to rocky shoreline where you can explore tide pools, search for sand dollars, see starfish and sea anemone. This is right along a gray whale migration path and you’re ideally situated to see them if you’re patient!

Pack in, pack out. Be prepared for no facilities. However - it’s worth it.

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  • Review photo of Bear Harbor Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park by allison W., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Bear Harbor Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park by allison W., August 6, 2022

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  • What is the elevation of Bear Harbor Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park?

    Bear Harbor Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is located at 29 feet.