Mackerricher State Park
24100 MacKerricher Park Rd, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, United States
Overview
Stretching for 9 miles north of Fort Bragg along the Pacific Ocean, the MacKerricher State Park Campgrounds are popular among tourists to the Mendocino County coast. Visitors to the park can enjoy many wonderful beaches, a rocky point with tidal pools and seal viewing stations, miles of biking routes, and a lake.
MacKerricher State Park has three main camping areas: West and East Pinewood, as well as Surfwood, with a combined total of 114 sites. RVs, trailers, and tents are permitted at the 75 campsites at West Pinewood Campgrounds and Surfwood Campground, while East Pinewood is a tent-only campground.
Tables, food lockers, and fire rings are available at campsites. There are no hookups available, and RVs and trailers are restricted to a length of 35 feet. Restrooms and showers are available within the campsites. There is a dump station, an amphitheater, and hiking paths around Lake Cleone in the park.
The East Pinewood Campground has 59 tent-only campsites. The amenities are the same as in nearby West Pinewood. While the majority of the campsites are appealing, others have been burrowed out of deep shrubbery and have a closed-in aspect to them.
The 5 campsites #27, 73, 74, 115, and 120 are available for individuals with restricted mobility. Other amenities include a picnic area, parking, bathrooms, boardwalks at Laguna Point and Lake Cleone, and a coastal multi-use route. A beach wheelchair is provided for free.
Dogs must be kept on a leash and must always be supervised. Dogs are not permitted on Virgin Creek Beach, Ten Mile Beach's northern half, the Seal Rocks harbor seal pup nursery area or the walk-in tent campsite.
Best Campsites at Mackerricher State Park
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Mackerricher State Park Campground.
Sites 22, 24, 30, 43, 45, 49, 64, 65, 66, 68, 81, 83, 84, 87, 88, 90, 94, 95, 98, 110, 122, 133
- Breathtaking ocean views
- Ample coastal trees and shrubs
Unique Experiences
- Go on a horseback ride that will take you along the lovely beaches and through the lush woodlands.
- A visit to Glass Beach in MacKerricher State Park will be the highlight of your journey! This magnificent stretch allows visitors to not only enjoy unmatched views of the ocean but also to look for sea glass.
- Go bird watching and see how many of the 90 different bird species you can spot.
- Go hiking within the park to enjoy the breathtaking beach scenery and spectacular forests.
Mackerricher State Park Campground Rules
Max Trailer/RV Length
35 FeetMax People per Site
60Max Vehicles per Site
20Fires allowed?
Only in designated fire ringsPets allowed?
YesMackerricher State Park Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
YesMackerricher State Park accepts reservations throughout the year, up to 6 months in advance of the expected date. Reservations can be made online at https://reservecalifornia.com or by calling (800) 444-PARK (7275) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bookings can be made at Mackerricher State Park Campgrounds for $45 per night at Standard sites, $25 at Walk-in sites and $5 per person at Hike & Bike.
Group Camping Reservations
MacKerricher State Park offers 2 tent-only group campsites. Cleone Group East can accommodate between 9 and 60 persons as well as up to 20 vehicles. Cleone Group West can accommodate between 9 and 40 persons and up to 15 vehicles. Reservations are accepted for camping dates ranging from mid-June to early September. Cleone East charges $260 per night, whereas Cleone West charges $200.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
If you withdraw a reservation, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $7.99 per reservation. Cancellations are accepted online or by phone at (800) 444-PARK (7275). This service is accessible from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Customers who cancel after 6:00 p.m. the day before arrival will be charged a $7.99 cancellation fee and will forfeit the unit cost for one night as well as the $7.99 reservation fee.
Mackerricher State Park Campground Cost
Standard Campsite
$45Walk-in sites
$25Group Campsite
$200 - $260Activities
Hiking
Bike Trails
Boating
Horseback Riding
Photography
Whale Watching
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Wifi
Cell Service
Visitors/Rec Center
Campfire Rings
Grills
Picnic Tables
Wood for Sale
Potable Water
Campground Host
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to Mackerricher State Park
Russian Gulch State Park
The Russian Gulch State Park Campground is located a little distance inland from the beach and runs along Russian Gulch Creek while Mackerricher is located on the beach. With only 26 campsites compared to over a hundred in Mackerricher, Russian Gulch is a way smaller campground.
All of the campsites have plenty of covers and can accommodate modest RVs, trailers, and tents. The Russian Gulch State Park Campground also offers a single group campsite whereas there are two available at Mackerricher.
Van Damme State Park
Van Damme State Park features distinct camping areas containing 74 standard campsites, a group camp, and a few walk-in spaces in the fern canyon compared to Mackerricher’s 114 sites.
Like Mackerricher, Van Damme has a 35-foot RV trailer restriction, however, a trailer that big won't fit in many of the campsites. Both Mackerricher and Van Damme don’t have any hookups.
Woodside RV Park and Campground
The key difference is that Woodside has 68 full hookup campsites with tenting areas whereas Mackerricher State Park does not offer any hookups. Their hookup sites cost $45 which is the same as a standard site in Mackerricher without any hookups.
Tent sites at Woodside cost $30, significantly less than the $45 at Mackerricher.
Pomo RV Park & Campground
The Pomo RV Park & Campground is located at Fort Bragg and offers full hookups while Mackerricher has none. Pomo also can accommodate longer vehicles of a maximum of 45 feet while Mackerricher’s length restriction is 35 feet.
However, Pomo RV Park is nestled inland in a meadow a few minutes from the Mendocino Coast, while Mackerricher is planted right by the beach. Pets are also allowed in Pomo with an extra $1 fee while pets are free in Mackerricher.
