RV Parks & Campgrounds on the Mendocino, California Coast

The Mendocino coastline spans far beyond the small town of Mendocino and the Mendocino Bay. The coastline area is actually named for the stretch of shoreline bordering the county of Mendocino, which extends as far north as Rockport and as far south as Manchester. Along this stretch of stunning coastline sit some of the most beautifully situated RV parks in all of California.

Russian Gulch State Park

Russian Gulch State Park is the closest campground to the Mendocino Bay that also allows campers. The campground is open only in summer months, generally between May and September. The massive park goes from the beach to the backwoods of the Russian Gulch Creek Canyon, making for amazing hiking and biking experiences. Other popular activities include fishing, swimming, scuba diving and horseback riding. Don't miss the chance to explore the collapsed sea cave known as the Devil's Punch Bowl.

All types of camping are available in the park, including group camping, trailers, campers, tents and campsites accessible via hiking and biking only. Showers, restrooms and picnic tables are available.

Russian Gulch State Park
12301 N. Hwy 1 Box 1
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5804

Caspar Beach RV Park and Campground

The Caspar Beach RV Park and Campground offers both full hookup sites for RVs and tent camping sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Campsites offer views of the beach, lush woodlands or a small flowing creek. Popular activities in the stunning resort include surfing, diving, hiking, boating, fishing and kayaking.
Propane is available for purchase at the convenience store. Coin-operated showers are available near the camping areas and on the beach for divers. A cleaning station is available for preparing fish.

Caspar Beach RV Park and Campground
14441 Point Cabrillo Dr.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 964-3306
casparbeachrvpark.com

Van Damme State Park

The Van Damme State Park boasts over 1,800 acres of beach land on the coastline. There is also a fern-filled canyon, a pygmy conifer forest and a bog, all for your hiking and biking pleasure. Along the coast, swimming, fishing and diving are all popular. Kayak tours are available from the beach parking lot.
The facility offers a dumping station, hiking and biking campsites, trailer sites, showers and food lockers. WiFi is available in and around the visitor's center.

Van Damme State Park
8125 N. Highway 1
Little River, CA 95456
(707) 937-4016

Article Written By Jill Harness

Jill Harness has written on a variety of subjects for more than 10 years. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including "San Diego City Beat," "Mental Floss," Rue The Day! and Neatorama. Harness has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Francisco State University.

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