Camping Near Schooner Gulch

Mendocino County

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Bowling Ball Beach, Mendocino County, California

Camping Near Schooner Gulch

Mendocino County


Manchester State Park Camping

Manchester State Park is 11 miles north of Schooner Gulch State Beach. The park is open daily from 6:00 AM to sunset. The campground at Manchester State Park has 40 family campsites and a group campsite for fom 9 to 40 people.

Within the campground are restrooms, water spigots, a dump station, and an amphitheater. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. Space is available for trailers up to 22 feet and RVs up to 30 feet. There are no hook-ups.


Manchester State Park Camping Reservations and Fees

  $25 for standard sites
  $100 for group site
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Manchester State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Regulations (partial list)

  1. No dogs on beach or trails or fire roads.
  2. Dogs in campground must be attended and on leash.
  3. Underwater features protected.
  4. Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted outside campsites.

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 vehicle length
  • Cable TV

Rates and Reservations

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


Gualala River Redwood Park

46001 Gualala Road, Gualala, CA
Gualala River Redwood Park

Park Amenities: Among the redwoods along the Gualala River, private beach on river, store, fish and abalone cleaning station, group picnic area, outdoor games, playground, restrooms, showers, laundry
Campsites: 92 sites for tents or RVs, picnic table, fire ring, 30 amp, water spigot
Rates: $$
Reservations: (707) 884-3533

Gualala Point Regional Park Camping

42401 Highway 1, Gualala, CA
(707) 785-2377
Operated by Sonoma County Parks

Park Hours and Fees

Summer: 6 AM to sunset, winter: 8 AM to sunset
Day-use fee: $7

Campground Facilities

  • 19 campsites for RVs or tents
  • 6 Walk-in and Hiker/Bicyclist tent only sites
  • Situated along the Gualala River among redwoods
  • Restrooms, coin-operated shower, electric outlets in restrooms
  • No RV hook-ups, extra vehicle parking

Campsite Amenities

  • Picnic table, food locker, fire ring
  • Cleared space for tent

Accessibility

Parking, restrooms, and campsites

Fees and Reservations

Fee: $35 per night for standard and walk-in sites. Sonoma County residents and those with permanent disabilities may be eligible for discounted rates.
Camping fee includes one vehicle and one tow per site. Additional vehicles, $7 if space allows.
Hiker/Bicyclist Sites: $5 per person (first come, first served)
Dogs: $2 per night
Reservations: Sonoma County Parks Reservations

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Camping at Other Nearby State Parks



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

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