Abalone Campground (Sue-Meg)
Trinidad, CA 95570, United States
Overview
Abalone Campground is one of several campgrounds located in Sue-meg State Park. It features 63 mixed-use sites for RVs or tents and 7 tent-only sites. Abalone Campground is open from May through the beginning of September.
Amenities in the main campground include paid showers, water, food lockers, fire rings, and picnic tables. A dump station is located just outside the campground. For groups, the Beach Creek tent-only group site has restrooms, paid showers, paved parking, and running water in the cooking area.
Dogs are allowed in the campground as long as they’re leashed at all times. They are not allowed in other parts of the park.
Best Campsites at Abalone Campground (Sue-Meg)
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Abalone Campground.
Unique Experiences
- Stop by the plant garden and Sumêg Village to see native plants and learn about the fascinating history of the Yurok people.
- Hike the Rim Trail around the park for marvelous views of the ocean and the surrounding redwood forests.
- Head to Palmer’s Point Beach to explore the tide pools and maybe even catch a glimpse of seals, whales, or other marine life out in deeper water.
- Drive into Trinidad to visit the Trinidad Museum and learn more about the whaling industry, the Trinidad Head lighthouse, and the Tsurai Village in the context of local history.
Abalone Campground (Sue-Meg) Campground Rules
Pet Friendly
YesMax Trailer/RV Length
31 feetMax Length of Stay
IndividualMax People per Site
8Max Vehicles per Site
2Fires Allowed
YesAbalone Campground (Sue-Meg) Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
NoReservations are available through the online portal at www.reservecalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275. All reservations will be charged a $7.99 nonrefundable fee. All sites are $35 per night and can accommodate up to 8 guests and 2 vehicles.
Group Camping Reservations
Reservations for the Beach Creek group site can be made by phone at 1-800-444-7275 or online at www.reservecalifornia.com. A nonrefundable $7.99 booking fee will apply. The site is
$300 per night and can accommodate up to 50 guests and 21 vehicles.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
Cancellation requests should be submitted through www.reservecalifornia.com or made by phone at 1-800-444-7275. A $7.99 cancellation will apply. Cancellations made after 6 p.m. the night before arrival will also forfeit the cost of one night’s stay as a late fee.
Abalone Campground (Sue-Meg) Campground Cost
Standard Campsite
$35Activities
Fishing
Geocaching
Swimming
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing
Historic Sites
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Surfing / Windsurfing
Boating
Photography
Picnicking
Stargazing
Nature Trails
Canoeing / Kayaking
Bike Trails
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Campfire Rings
Grills
Picnic Tables
Wood for Sale
Campground Host
Potable Water
Storage Lockers
Showers
Restrooms
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to Abalone Campground (Sue-Meg)
With restrooms, showers, and a dump station, Abalone strikes a happy medium between primitive camping and luxuries like hookups. Pricing is affordable even in the summer, and sites can accommodate tents and small RVs. With a length limit of 31 feet, even guests with larger trailers and RVs can fit at Abalone.
The group site is distinct because it offers showers, restrooms, and running water in the cooking area at a reasonable rate of $300. It can fit 50 guests and 21 vehicles, making it among the larger group sites in this area. However, it can’t accommodate horses, so equestrians should seek out a designated horse camp.
Lastly, dogs are not allowed in the park itself. Other parks and national forests throughout the region allow dogs in day-use areas or on some trails and beaches, so guests who prefer to enjoy the outdoors with their pets would be better served elsewhere.
Penn Creek Campground
Penn Creek is also located in Sue-meg State Park. This small campground has 15 tent-only sites. The amenities are similar to Agate and Abalone, but none of the campsites are ADA-accessible. Penn Creek is also much closer to the Visitor Center for guests who enjoy exhibits and programs.
Agate Campground
Agate Campground is located in the same park as Abalone. It’s smaller than Abalone and features 39 standard sites and 4 cabins. The ADA-accessible cabins are $80 per night and come with an electric heater for guests who prefer more traditional accommodations. Guests at Agate can use the dump station by Abalone, but it’s a longer drive to get there.
Gold Bluffs Beach
Gold Bluffs Beach is open all year but does not accept reservations. No trailers are allowed, and RVs are limited to 24 feet, which will be prohibitively short for many motorhomes. There is no dump station on site. There is one pull-through-accessible campsite located next to the ADA-accessible restrooms and shower area. Gold Bluffs Beach does not have a group site.
Fish Lake Campground
Fish Lake Campground does not have access to the ocean, but campers can access three rivers and Fish Lake for water sports, swimming, and fishing. Since the water by Abalone Campground is cold and dangerous for swimming, Fish Lake is the better option for guests who consider swimming and water sports to be essential. There are no showers at Fish Lake, and the only amenities are water and vault toilets. Nightly rates are much cheaper at $10 per night.
