Van Damme State Park Camping

Mendocino County

Van Damme State Park beach, Mendocino County, California
Van Damme State Park beach, Mendocino County, California

Van Damme State Park Camping

Mendocino County


Van Damme State Park Camping

Campsites at Van Damme State Park are found in three different areas, one called the Lower Loop, another along the Little River Valley and the third up in an area named Highland Meadow. In addition to the standard family campsites there are environmental campsites, a group site for 9 to 50 people, and a hike and bike site.


The environmental campsites at Van Damme State Park are 2 miles up Little River from the park headquarters. There is no potable water available there.

In the main campgrounds are 69 campsites for RVs, Trailers, and tents, along with 5 sites for tents only.

map of Van Damme State Park campground, Mendocino County, CA

Van Damme State Parking Camping Reservations and Fees

  $45 for standard sites
  $160 for group site
  $5 for Hike & Bike sites
Reservations: Van Damme State Park Campground

campsite at Van Damme State Park, Mendocino County, CA

Campsite in the Highland Meadow Camping Area.


Russian Gulch State Park Camping

Russian Gulch State Park campsites are among the trees along Russian Gulch Creek. Besides standard sites there is a group site, a hike and bike site, and a horse camp.

The tent-only group site will accommodate from 9 to 40 people. It has 10 parking slots, 3 fire pits, and a large grill. Among visitors' favorite family campsites are numbers 1 through 12 (because they are off the main road) and sites 25 through 30. Sites 18-20 may no longer be in use.

Russian Gulch Camping Reservations and Fees

 $45 per night ($40 during off-season)
  $5 for Hike and Bike site
  $140 for group site
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Russian Gulch State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
For horse camp reservations, call 707-937-5804


Mendocino Campground

960 North Highway 1, Mendocino, CA
(707) 469-3035   Mendocino Campground
Mendocino Campground is a private facility open to the public. It is located closed to Mendocino and Big River.

Campground Facilities: Hot showers, modern restroom, ocean views
Campsites: Ocean-view sites available, small RV and trailer sites, maximum 4 people per site, picnic table, fire ring
Rates: $45 - $55 per night


Manchester Beach KOA Campground

44300 Kinney Road, Manchester, CA
Adjacent to the Manchester State Park campground

Campground Amenities

  • Pool, hot tub, pavilion, game arcade room, bike rentals
  • WiFi (fee), disc golf course, bocce ball courts, Sandy volleyball court
  • Kabins, kottages and lodges

Campsite Features

  • 135 tent and RV sites
  • Variety of hook-ups available
  • 50 Max amp
  • 65' maximum length
  • Cable TV

Rates and Reservations

Rates: $$
Reservations: (800) 562-4188
Manchester Beach KOA

Russian Gulch coast, Mendocino County, CA

Nearby RV Parks


Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground

14441 Point Cabrillo Drive, Mendocino, CA
Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground
RV Park Amenities: Store, arcade, ocean views, WiFi
RV Sites: Up to 50' RVs, cable TV, full hook-ups, fire ring
Tent Sites: Fire ring, picnic table, restrooms and showers, laundry, some sites with power, water and WiFi
Rates: $$
Reservations: (707) 964-3306



Pomo RV Park & Campground

17999 Tregoning Lane, Fort Bragg, CA
Pomo RV Park & Campground
RV Park Amenities: Group meeting room with solarium, store, horseshoes, fish cleaning station, dump station, playing field, restrooms, showers and laundry, tent sites
Campsites: Full hook-ups, Cable TV, WiFi, picnic table, fire ring
Rates: $$
Reservations: (707) 964-3373

Fort Bragg Leisure Time RV Park

30801 Highway 20, Fort Bragg, CA
Information : (707) 964-5994
Reservations: (800) 700-8542
Fort Bragg Leisure Time RV Park
RV Park Amenities: Dump station, restrooms, laundry
Campsites: 57 campsites, 32 with full hook-ups, 13 with water and electric only, 40' maximum length, 30 amp available, satellite TV hook-up, tent sites available, picnic tables, fire rings
Rates: $$

Anchor Bay Campground

Anchor Bay, south of Point Arena
Anchor Bay Campground
RV Park Amenities: Restrooms, hot showers (coin operated), dump station, fish cleaning house, dive gear wash area, recreation area, small store
Campsites: 30 overnight sites, 9 in the woods, 21 at or on the beach, picnic tables, fire pit, most with water hook-ups, WiFi, electric hook-up sites available,
Rates: $$
Reservations: (707) 884-4222 (between 9 AM and 5 PM)


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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety