Wuss Camp sits on private land outside Ferndale, California, roughly a mile from the Pacific Coast and about three miles from town, making it a practical base for exploring the Lost Coast corridor. Five drive-in sites are widely spaced around a meadow, with forested edges and open terrain that give each site room to breathe without crowding neighbors. RVs are welcome up to 20 feet. The campground has drawn repeat visitors, including motorcycle tourers running the Lost Coast BDR route, which speaks to its utility as a staging point for multi-day trips.
Cleanliness comes up consistently across reviews. Bathrooms and showers are on-site and well-maintained, and firewood is included with the stay rather than sold separately. The host, Wendy, also offers optional add-ons like homemade bread and soup with advance notice. Bird activity around the meadow has been noted by multiple campers, and the site works well for dogs. Reviewers recommend the Grove site at the far end of the meadow for those who want the most separation from other campers.
"Beautiful location with birds everywhere, great for bird watching," notes Sherice M., whose visit included dogs. Nightly rates run $58 to $60, and reservations are available. Campers planning a longer stay in the area can browse places to camp around Ferndale for additional options. Humboldt County Fairgrounds provides an alternative a few miles east for those wanting a different setup.
Description
Five dispersed sites. Beautiful views, non-aggressive dogs welcome with breed approval. Sites are widely spaced around a two-acre meadow edged by forests and a stream. Full property is 80 acres, most accessible to hiking. Location is one mile from Centerville Beach County Park. No ambient light or noise. Wooded site, fire pits (Cal Fire regulations may prohibit fires in wildfire season), free firewood, potable water available outside bathhouse. (All our water originates in an artesian well on the property.) Hot showers, flush toilets. Bathrooms are shared by all sites. Trash bins. Can drive to all sites. Family-friendly place. Field sites are: TUCKED AWAY in the far corner bordering both the forest and the creek; FOREST EDGE, far right corner, borders the forest; HAZELWOOD, in alder grove along the creek; CREEKSIDE, a huge, sprawling site along the creek; and BASE CAMP, under a spreading spruce near the bathrooms. Beautiful property, well-managed, friendly, safe, clean, and quiet. (Hundreds of reviews on Hipcamp and Airbnb.) You can hear the ocean roar all night. 30 minutes from southern redwood groves; 90 minutes from northern redwood parks. Four miles from Victorian Village of Ferndale. Homemade soup, cobbler, and bread and "Desperado" (a dinner of leftovers) is available for order/purchase when booking.
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Map & DirectionsWuss Camp is located in California near Ferndale
Private CampgroundDirections
4 miles west of Ferndale; full directions given on booking.
Coordinates
40.57330603781505 N
124.33451516441802 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/9/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 users
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/9/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 18 min from Redding, CA
- 3 hrs 34 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 4 hrs 1 min from Medford, OR
