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    Campers and there costumes

    Let me tell you about the most amazing campground. We decided as a family to go camping for my daughter's birthday/Halloween camping trip and to our Surprise. This campground was all decked out with dancing skeletons, spooky grave yards, trick-or-treating, and games for all the campers. Many memories were made. We were able to camp right on the ocean's edge every night being put to sleep by the most amazing sunsets. blu and penny the campground host were helpful and polite. They Made sure that even the littlest details of making our trip magical were taking care of. The facilities were very clean from where we were camping to the showers and the bathrooms. We cannot wait to make this a yearly tradition.

    Tracy and Chris are exceptional camp host's. They make you feel like family! We enjoy coming here every year for our family vacation!

    Denny D.

    Really cool place, The staff (Tess) is extremely nice. You're about a 5 minute walk to the grocery store. Sites are on the sand close to the beach. With that being said of its raining you have to walk in wet sand, so let your wives are girlfriends kn ow before hand. Not expensive either. Great showers and toilets

    huge beach. very clean.
    Kathi A.

    a very friendly place. it's an owner owned so you will see a mix bag of sites. the staff is very helpful and friendly. it's on the beach and you will have to be aware that day use is allowed so there in and out traffic. the road noise is awfull because it's in a small canyon. but it is so quaint that you must overlook the negative.

    Our little spot for NYE!!!
    Jessica A.

    I wish I could give 1k stars by far our favorite spot on our #gypsylife vacation. The staff here are so amazing and helpful. I loved the community feeling it has and was so quiet. Being able to wake up to beachfront views was spectacular.

    Beautiful Beach!
    Todd L.

    Pros: Location, Location, Location.... on the beach! At 10pm all is quiet, for $15 they will come to your site and dump your tank for you. Water/Electric at sites, dump station near office. Staff is super nice/friendly. Cons: Packed in like sardines ... you are on top of your neighbor. Camping on dirt/gravel.

    view from the site

    I was doing a solo trip up the coast from Point Reyes to Eureka and needed a place to stop for the night. Very randomly pulled into this campground not expecting a spot. Looked like it was a mostly long-term stay campground, but they have day-use and drop in spots! I stayed in site 35 RIGHT ON THE OCEAN. I cannot recommend this place enough. I felt safe as a solo traveler, hot showers, wifi!!!, amazing customer service, and beach front sites. This is a great place to stay!

    Heather W.

    We LOVE Anchor Bay Campground! We have been coming to Anchor Bay Campground for 5 years and could not recommend a better place to stay for a beautiful view and nice camping facilities. The campground has beachfront access to a closed cove that has excellent fishing, crabbing, and abalone (restrictions permitting). The pictures say it all- this is a gorgeous spot. Beautifully maintained campground with clean nice bathrooms and showers. The town is a short, less than one minute walk away, where you can go to replenish supplies without having to take the car. Our experience with the staff has always been very positive. Tessa does a great job running the camp- making sure the campers have everything they need and regulating who comes in and out of the camp- I have noticed there is some negative feedback about this- but think about it...it is PRIVATE property and she is in charge and responsible for what goes on in this space...that is a HUGE responsibility...regulation also makes sure our campsites are safe from loitering, theft, crowded beach, poaching, etc. Personally we appreciate their dedication to protecting the space, and Tessa + crew have been nothing but kind, inviting, and helpful to us. This campground is a second home to us and we will continue to come every year and bring more friends to experience the beauty of this place - the standard rule applies- give respect and get respect. Anchor Bay we love you!

    View from trail leading into campground
    Ramona P.

    Very limited beach access and very populated. We went for day use and the lady at the check-in was very bossy and impatient to be paid. She was also very nosey and started our visit out oddly, we left our car thinking what did we get ourselves into? Once on the beach, the views made up for the odd energy at the gate. I can't even imagine staying here for more than a few hours.

    Great campground period. A great staff of folks here. My favorite place to camp. Beautiful private beach. Stores nearby if you forget something. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. These folks make you feel safe and welcome.

    The view
    Ken A.

    Been coming to this place for 20+ years with a group of about 30 people. They have really gone down hill and this last visit was the straw that broke my back. I rent the "crows nest", a trailer at the top of the hill, but it should be called the "rats nest". Last time we rented it, the rats ate all of our grapes and when we get there I noticed some rat friendly traps and deterrents. When I checked in I mentioned that it looked like they were still having issues with rats - no comment. Then I see a sign on a water spicket " danger don't touch". I asked the maintenance guy about it and he said "is there anything you like about this place"... are you freakin kidding me. This guy was such a jerk, another owners saw this whole thing transpire - no apology the next day. That cost this campground our entire group not to book October of next year. It turned out that the "danger don't touch" was because it will shock you - YES electrical current! Then there is the money "monger" manager that has put up a barricade and chases cars. She had an old credit card number and was making it sound like I am trying to get over on her or something. She tells me kids to have me come down right away and pay - I have been coming here for a long time and never have been treated this bad. My wife pulls up and she literally runs after the car and questions her - oh that's a $20 charge for bringing another car (that we are parking in our own private driveway at the "rats nest". I am so upset about this trip that I am putting it out there - someone should call the Health Department on this group! Come on electrical shocking water hose, rats, rotting decks - oh my. One star for the view.

    Beach scene with driftwood shelter

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    Ask the Community - Anchor Bay Campgrounds

    Is the campground open?

    Yes 70-80% capacity during Covid

    Does the campground have cell service?

    We were there in 2015 and service was spotty. Calls would disconnect. Go into town and you'll get better reception. It might be better now.

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    Gualala River Redwood Park - Play area

    Gualala River Redwood Park

    4.0(142 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    We had a pleasant experience at Gualala Park. We were surrounded by redwoods trees. It felt like a…read morefairy garden. The campgrounds are clean and well maintained by the workers. We reserved the river side campground and were pleased with the views. The on-site store is not a walk-in. It's someone at the counter and you point what you want to buy. 8 pounds of ice is $5. They have a coffee truck available only in the mornings. Bathrooms and showers are clean. There's a coin machine by the store to get quarters for shower usage. I recommend this campsite. It is unique and majestic.

    I hate camping with that said I hated this place the least out of all the places my husband and his…read morefamily have brought me to. The bathrooms were nice. private enough there was even a family stall but it was always full. The showers were really nice the first night they are completely private little rooms, they are spacious it's a coin shower but it was like $1.25 for five minutes the water was warm too. Night two however 2/3 showers were broken and the water wasn't as hot in the one that did worked. The camp people, workers whatever they're called were very nice, not overly strict or creeping around like they minded their own business which I appreciate. We had a large family campsite so it was pretty private next to the river and we could have five cars which was great. Overall as someone who hates camping I recommend this spot and I would go back if someone invited me.

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    Gualala River Redwood Park
    Gualala River Redwood Park
    Gualala River Redwood Park

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    Gualala Point Regional Park

    Gualala Point Regional Park

    4.2(52 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    One of my favorite beach parks on the coast! Beautiful trail through the cypress grove with…read morestunning views of the ocean and Pelican Rock. Plenty of driftwood along the wide beach, and the view of the town in the distance adds a nice touch.

    Lovely campsite. Every single site is shaded. Some are huge, some are tiny, some are practically on…read moretop of each other. Half of them are also right on the river. We had sites 1+2 which were great for a group; 1 was VERY spacious (could have easily fit 4-5 tents). See my notes below - sorry for the incomplete sentences, I was doing this on my phone walking around. The raccoons are ruthless once it's dark out! They swiped food from our picnic table while we were sitting at it, just 5 feet away from it. I had my trunk open and left my car for a few minutes; when I came back they'd grabbed things from the cooler and broken some eggs we had. Be vigilent!! There is a beach nearby, with 4-7 year old kids, it was about a 40 minute walk. They definitely needed a lot of motivation to get there and back, but it was doable! The beach is beautiful, with all this stripped away dead wood that made for fun playhouses for the kids. But the waves are really tough there and there are about a million signs saying don't go into the water, as the sand gets very deep quickly, which creates these death trap waves. We had a dog off leash and someone told me that the rangers are really strict and will actually ticket if your dog is not leashed. *Note that EVERY SINGLE site is very well shaded. I stopped putting this in my notes halfway through when I realized this. F - 1 small tent, 2nd area for medium or large tent only, flat, river view, full shade, v private E - 2 tents,shade, river view, kind private D - two small tents, right on path no privacy, no river view, shaded C - 1 large tent, Right on path. No privacy, River view, shaded B - 2 medium tents A - two medium tents A/B basically like one site 11 - A little sloped, to medium times, no Riverview, kind of private 12 - not very private from the road, two medium tents s but would be tight, shaded but feels more open. No River View 13 - 3-4 of tent spots, isolated from other sites, shaded but feels open, a little bit Sloped, no River view 14 - very small, space for maybe one tent, shaded 15/16 - basically like one campground, very open right off the road, space for three to four tents 17 - space for two to three tents, open but shaded, semi-private 19 - Small, space for one to two tents, right off road 1 - very large for four or five tents 2 - space for 3 tents 3 - space for one or two tents, has the best river view 1-3 all in one line, shaded, on the river. 1 has the most trees 8 - One or two tents 9 - 1 tent 10 - 1 tent 8-10 All close to each other and not very private 8-9 very integrated, could be a group site. But really close to other sites on either side of the road 5-6 small, one tent each, could be a group site 4 - Small, maybe one or two tents. Right on River

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    Gualala Point Regional Park - Along the bluff

    Along the bluff

    Gualala Point Regional Park - Driftwood

    Driftwood

    Gualala Point Regional Park - Beach walk

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    Russian Gulch State Park - Seastar in tide pool

    Russian Gulch State Park

    4.5(121 reviews)
    38.3 mi

    One of the most iconic bridges on the Mendocino coast. This state park is below the route 1. There…read moreis a large parking lot with direct access to the rivers mouth, sandy beachs and open nature. Also, a maintained restroom. We stopped for a while to take in the incredible views, walk on the waters edge and get a better look at the gulch bridge overhead. This special place is unique in its direct access to the river and area, and most just drive over the bridge without ever realizing the park is just below. This is a hidden gem on the Mendocino coastline and worth seeking it out and exploring a bit. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the direct water access 01190

    I get up to Mendocino about every 5 years and always make a point to hike in Russian Gulch State…read morePark. The fern canyon and waterfall loop is a favorite and depending on the season, you can see various mushrooms, wildflowers and foliage. In the spring, the kiosk is staffed and the gate to access the campgrounds and the small lot for Fern Canyon is open. There are a few spots closer to the trailhead but more in the main lots outside the campground (which adds about half a mile to your hike.) See my previous review for more about the Fern Canyon, waterfall loop hike. You can also head down to the beach to get a view of the bridge that traverses Highway 1 and some beautiful rocky shoreline. It's pretty special that you can visit the redwoods and the coast all in one beautiful park. A must do when visiting Mendocino.

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    Russian Gulch State Park - Sunset at the beach in Russian Gulch Cove

    Sunset at the beach in Russian Gulch Cove

    Russian Gulch State Park - Lovely bridge over a cute little beach.

    Lovely bridge over a cute little beach.

    Russian Gulch State Park

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    Ocean Cove Campground

    Ocean Cove Campground

    4.4(112 reviews)
    22.8 mi

    Absolutely beautiful coastal campground! This might just be the most beautiful place I've ever…read morecamped at! Not to mention, the drive up Highway 1 was breathtaking! On to the campground! My friends and I don't have any trailers or anything, so we just did regular car camping, which was totally fine. You can find a picnic table and fire pit with bbq grill at each regular car campsite. There are various porta potties throughout the campground, and I believe one shower area. Since the ocean is literally feet away, be prepared for sandy/dusty everything. And obviously, colder weather as well. Also, there's lots of coastal area to explore within the campground, and I saw people fishing off the cliffs and rocks as well! This campground closes during the winter, so I'll definitely try to visit again in the Spring!

    Arriving was tricky because it was late and dark. Luckily our other party members had already…read morearrived, so they met us at entrance. We tent camped and waking up to the sounds of crashing waves, smells of early risers cooking breakfast, emerging from my slumber to feast my eyes on the Pacific Ocean crashing against our California Coastline... ahhh ZEN We hiked, sort of. Just down to the tide pool area (or whatever ya call it), checking out rock formations. I found a couple of heart shaped rocks and even made a face from rocks. I called him "stoned"... Before we left come Sunday, I rocked a table. Meaning I painted a rock and left a piece of my inner peace to the finder (whomever it would be). Sincerely C.Wray

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    Ocean Cove Campground - Beautiful view

    Beautiful view

    Ocean Cove Campground - Founds lots of washed up jelly fish on the boat launch

    Founds lots of washed up jelly fish on the boat launch

    Ocean Cove Campground - Ocean cove

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