Beach is gorgeous! Navarro River flows right into the ocean so you can take kayak up that. Beach is dangerous surf with a pretty strong under current so not for kids to be playing too much deeper than ankles… 

so much driftwood huge old whole driftwood redwood trees. Fun for making makeshift forts and there are plenty of crafted playful driftwood structures to explore.

Campground is very exposed , there is only 1 site that has any seclusion. We were lucky to arrive at 11am and take the spot that someone was just leaving from. 

Bathrooms are gross. They were not cleaned when we went . 

Price is steep $35 for not having water or regularly cleaned toilets. 

Albion store is right up the road about 5 minutes and they have EVERYTHING you could possibly need.

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!