The Best Camping Spots on the Northern California Coast. California's coastal camping options are nearly limitless. So go get cozy around a campfire and enjoy the outdoors every month of the year. Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) tower above campsites at Jedidiah Smith Campground. The campground offers 1.

California's coastal camping options are nearly limitless. So go get cozy around a campfire and enjoy the outdoors every month of the year. Coast Redwoods (Sequoia. Official city web site, with government, tourism and community information.

Welcome to the Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove -- Shelter Cove's premier seaside lodging location. We are situated on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean in Northern. Guide to whale watching in California includes when and where to go, what to bring with you, and what you will see.

Smith River. PROS: Smith River access. Old- growth redwoods. CONS: Summer crowds. REGION: Redwoods + Del Norte Coast CONGESTION: High. CAMPING FEE: $3. 5DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: Not Required.

TENT/CAR SITES: 1. TENT/WALK- IN SITES: 5. GROUP SITES: 5. PICNIC TABLES: Yes.

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes Mouth of the Albion River flowing into Albion Cove. It's next to the lofty wooden truss structure supporting the Albion River Bridge that crosses Highway 1. The campground caters to RV camping with partial to full RV hookups available, including Wi. Fi, for all of the 1. Tent and car camping is also available, but the fee is the same regardless of whether you have an RV, car, or tent. The campground layout is split into 4 groups: A, B, C, D. The A group with full RV hookups is nestled against a Eucalyptus covered hillside and offers a bit more privacy.

Showers are provided in the camp restrooms. Two boat launches are available for on- site use, as is a fish cleaning station.

The Flats Caf. Try the corned beef hash. It's fantastic. PROS: Great river access for recreation and fishing. CONS: Can get crowded with RVs in spring and summer. REGION: Mendocino Coast + Clear Lake Area. CONGESTION: High. CAMPING FEE: $3. 5DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: Not Required.

FULL HOOK- UP RV SITES: 1. RV SITES: 9. 0TENT/CAR SITES: 9. PICNIC TABLES: Yes. DOGS ALLOWED: Yes Anchor Bay has a great beach that is frequently sunny and, best of all, often sheltered from the wind!(Photo by Nate Boucher)Anchor Bay Campground. A local favorite, this campground is ideal for those who want to spend time on the beach. The northwest wind protection is key for sunny days, and it helps to keep the beach much warmer than nearby options. The speardiving, kayaking, abalone diving, fishing and crabbing are some of the best in Nor.

Cal. The Stellar Sealion rookery just offshore on the island of Fish Rocks is a sight to see and hear by kayak. Hundreds of sealions gather here to haul themselves out of the water and loaf on the rocks. In the recent years a few elephant seals have also been spotted in and amongst the other pinnipeds. Showtime Full Blow Online Free.

PROS: One of the best beaches in the area. Perfect wind pertection. Surfing, fishing, crabbing, and abalone diving.

CONS: Lots of trailers. 24 Tv Series Season 3. Located on Highway 1. REGION: Mendocino Coast + Clear Lake Area.

CONGESTION: Moderate. CAMPING FEE: $4. 0DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: General Day Use Fee ($3)FULL HOOK- UP RV SITES: 5.

RV SITES: 4. 5TENT/CAR SITES: 4. PICNIC TABLES: Yes. DOGS ALLOWED: Yes Bay Trees (Umbellularia californica)(Photo by Nate Boucher)Gualala Point Campground. Gualala Point Regional Campground is a great example of the amazing redwood forests that used to dominate the coast of Northern California. It is a very peaceful campground with a relatively small number of campsites. Great hiking trails lead along the scenic Gualala River and link to Gualala Point Park on the west side of Highway 1.

It is also possible to hike from the campsites to the Gualala Point Park and then connect south onto the Sea Ranch Coastal Trail System for a much longer beach and cliff hike, an excellent locale for whale watching. During the whale watching season, a hike to the beach might earn the breathtaking sight of the great migration in progress. Try waiting until sunset when whale spouts become a backlit exclamation mark in the sea, making for easy spotting. With amazing access to sunny river banks, swimming holes, beaches, hiking trails, and the nearby town of Gualala, this campground is a great spot for all those interested in relaxing in the redwoods and enjoying the awe of the northern California coast. PROS: Quiet, beautiful, and serene. Huge redwoods in most campsites. Swimming holes and beach access.

CONS: Shady and cold in the mornings due to large trees. REGION: Sonoma Coast + Napa Area. CONGESTION: Low. CAMPING FEE: $3. DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: General Day Use Fee ($7)TENT/CAR SITES: 2. TENT/WALK- IN SITES: 6. PICNIC TABLES: Yes. DOGS ALLOWED: Yes Trail runs parallel to the shoreline near Gerstle Cove.(Photo by Aron Bosworth) Gerstle Cove Campground.

Gerstel Cove Campground in Salt Point State Park has 3. Highway 1. While other campgrounds are available in the park, Gerstle Cove Campground offers the nearest ocean access and remains open year- round.

As the name suggests, the campground is adjacent to Gerstle Cove, a State Marine Reserve that hosts a healthy underwater kelp forest. The rich marine ecosystem makes Gerstle Cove a popular spot for divers staying at the campground.

PROS: Easy access to Gerstle Cove. Exploring Salt Point State Park.

CONS: Can be booked weekends March through October. REGION: Sonoma Coast + Napa Area. CONGESTION: High. CAMPING FEE: $3. 5DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: Not Required. TENT/CAR SITES: 3. PICNIC TABLES: Yes.

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes Ocean views and coves adjacent to Reef Campground.(Photo by Aron Bosworth)Reef Campground. Reef Campground is a cozy little coastal campground located within Fort Ross State Historic Park, that is open between April 1 and November 3. The 2. 1 campsites lie adjacent to the ocean coves near Fort Ross, extending up a narrow, redwood- lined gulch. Sites are available on a first- come, first- served basis and can accommodate vehicles up to 1.

PROS: Small and cozy campground. Ocean access. Fort Ross.

CONS: Closed in winter. Some sights unshaded. REGION: Sonoma Coast + Napa Area. CONGESTION: Moderate. PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Summer, Fall. CAMPING FEE: $3. 5DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: Not Required. TENT/CAR SITES: 2.

PICNIC TABLES: Yes. DOGS ALLOWED: Yes A section of South Salmon Creek Beach near the Bodega Dunes campsite. The campground is a couple of dunes away from South Salmon Creek Beach, a picturesque setting for beach combing, kite flying, and picnics.

There's also a few surfing spots nearby, such as North Salmon Creek Beach a mile to the north. PROS: Beach access. Shaded campsites. CONS: Sounding of a foghorn througout the night. REGION: Sonoma Coast + Napa Area. CONGESTION: Low. CAMPING FEE: $3. DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: Not Required.

TENT/CAR SITES: 9. TENT/WALK- IN SITES: 1. GROUP SITES: 1. PICNIC TABLES: Yes. DOGS ALLOWED: Yes Beachside picnic area.(Photo by Aron Bosworth)Doran Beach Campground. Surrounded by the waters of Bodega Bay and Bodega Harbor, Doran Beach Campground offers visitors a beautiful beachside setting and both car/tent sites and RV sites (although with no hookups). It's a great camping spot for beachcombers and kayakers, with Doran Beach just a stone's throw away.

PROS: Direct access to Mount Tamalpais' best hiking trails. CONS: Limited number of sites. REGION: Marin. CONGESTION: Moderate. CAMPING FEE: $2. 5DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: State Park Fee ($1. TENT/WALK- IN SITES: 1. PICNIC TABLES: Yes.

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes Bootjack Campground boasts some beautiful views.(Aron Bosworth)Bootjack Campground. After over 4. 0 years of closure, a renovated Bootjack Campground reopened in the fall of 2. Mount Tamalpais State Park. The campground provides walk- in sites adjacent to the parking and day use area and two sites that meet ADA standards. In an effort to preserve the historic character of the campground, campsites feature grills suspended over rock fire rings that are reminiscent of the Civilian Conservation Corps era. PROS: Quiet campground.

Access to hiking trails. CONS: Limited number of sites. REGION: Marin. CONGESTION: Low. PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Spring, Summer, Fall. CAMPING FEE: $2. 5DAY- USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: State Park Fee ($1. TENT/WALK- IN SITES: 1. PICNIC TABLES: Yes.

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes Awesome redwoods throughout the campground.(Photo by John Cody)Sempervirens Campground. The Sempervirens Club was started by the original founders of Big Basin Redwoods State Park.