Agate Campground
4150 Patricks Point Dr, Trinidad, CA 95570
Overview
Located in Sue-meg State Park, Agate Campground is open year round and has 39 campsites that can accommodate tents and RVs/trailers up to 31 feet. Amenities include paid showers, flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, food lockers, and a nearby dump station within the park. No hookups are available.
Guests who appreciate additional amenities may want to reserve one of the four ADA-accessible cabins located in a subsection of Agate Campground. Cabins come equipped with an electric heater.
There is also a tent-only group site at Beach Creek that features a cooking area with running water, parking, restrooms, and paid showers.
Dogs are allowed in the campground and day-use areas. They may not be brought onto the beach or any of the surrounding trails. The cabins are not pet friendly.
Best Campsites at Agate Campground
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Agate Campground.
Best for Nature Lovers: Sites #100, #105
- Close to lookout area and beach trail
- Not far from restrooms
- Located in a slightly less congested area
- Downside: farther from showers
Closest to Amenities: Sites #89, #90, #95, #96
- Next to showers and restrooms
- Close to trails
- Not far from the creek
Most Private: Sites #97, #98
- Located at end of a section
- Only one neighboring site
- Downside: farther from amenities
Unique Experiences
- Take the trail out to the beach to relax in the crisp ocean air, peek into the tide pools, and view gorgeous sunsets along the water.
- For the adventurous hiker, bring your boots and poles for a challenging but rewarding hike to the top of Ceremonial Rock and Lookout Point.
- Visit Sumêg Village to see Native American buildings and learn more about the fascinating history of the Yurok, Karuk, and Hoopa tribes.
Agate Campground Campground Rules
Pet Friendly
trueMax Trailer/RV Length
31 feetMax Length of Stay
15 days per calendar yearMax People per Site
8 for standard sites. 6 for cabins. 50 for the group siteMax Vehicles per Site
2 for standard sites and cabins. 21 for the group siteFires Allowed
trueAgate Campground Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
YesReservations are available via phone at 1-800-444-7275 or online at www.reservecalifornia.com. There is a $7.99 reservation fee for all sites. Standard campsites cost $35 per night and can accommodate up to 8 guests and 2 vehicles. Some sites are ADA accessible. Trailers and RVs are limited to 31 feet.
There are also four ADA-accessible cabins available for $80 a night. Reservations for the cabins follow the same process as individual campsites.
Group Camping Reservations
Reservations for the group campsite can be made at www.reservecalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275. All reservations will be charged a $7.99 booking fee. The cost per night is $300 for up to 50 guests and 21 vehicles.
The group site features restrooms, paid showers, picnic tables, a cooking area with water, and a separate parking lot.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
Cancellations may be made online at www.reservecalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275. A $7.99 fee will apply, and the initial reservation fee of the same amount is nonrefundable as well. Late cancellations requested after 6 p.m. the night before arrival will be charged an additional penalty equal to the cost of one night’s stay.
Agate Campground Campground Cost
Standard Site
$35Cabins
$80Group Sites
$300Activities
Swimming
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Fishing
Bike Trails
Hiking
Boating
Canoeing / Kayaking
Photography
Surfing / Windsurfing
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Grills
Campfire Rings
Picnic Tables
Wood for Sale
Cell Service
Storage Lockers
Potable Water
Campground Host
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to Agate Campground
Agate Campground is an excellent compromise for guests who want some amenities at an affordable price. Although Agate doesn’t have hookups, it does offer water, restrooms with showers, and a nearby dump station to make longer stays possible. There are also cabins with electric heaters and a large tent-only group site with limited running water for people who prefer a more unique camping experience.
Furthermore, at $35 for a standard site and $300 for the group site, Agate is highly affordable compared to many other campgrounds with similar amenities.
Penn Creek Campground
Penn Creek is located in the same park as Agate Campground. It’s a small tent-only campground with 15 sites. Reservations are only accepted from May through September. Amenities are mostly comparable to Agate, but there are no ADA-accessible campsites or cabins. The bathrooms, however, are accessible.
Abalone Campground
Abalone Campground is the third main campground in Sue-meg State Park. It has 70 sites that can fit tents and RVs and 7 that are reserved for tents, but there are no cabins like those offered at Agate. This campground has accessible sites and bathrooms for disabled guests. Amenities are similar, but the park’s dump station is located next to Abalone, which adds convenience for guests who prefer not to drive farther to use the dump station.
