Westport Beach / N Mendocino Coast KOAOur Activities
Enjoy Our Private Beach!
- Wade, Swim and Surf (we rent surf and boogie boards)
- Walk for miles at low tide and explore nearby coves and tide pools
- Find starfish, crabs, and sea critters
- Surf fish from the beach (fishing license required)
- Kids can bury their dads in the sand, fly a kite, throw frisbees and footballs
- Adults can relax with a good book or enjoy a glass of wine at sunset
Biking and Hiking
- Angelo Coast Range Reserve has beautiful hiking and biking trails along the Eel River. From campground, go 1 mile north on Highway 1. Turn right on Branscomb Rd. Go 9.5 miles and turn left on Wilderness Lodge Rd. Go 1.5 miles. More info: http://angelo.berkeley.edu/index.htm
- The 10 Mile River Trail starts at 10 Mile River and goes south to MacKerricher Beach. From campground, go south on Highway 1, 6 miles. Cross 10 mile River, turn right on access road to park. More info: www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=BGS057-021
- Wages Creek to Branscomb Road (Start right from our campground!)
- Lost Coast, Usal Camp Road. This famous, pristine area is worth finding! From the campground, drive north 9.5 miles to Rockport. Usal Road branches off Highway 1 three miles north of Rockport. This road is unsigned and unpaved. For the first six miles, Usal Road winds and rises to more than 1,000 feet and then descends to the Usal Beach Campsite. Info: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=429
- Caspar Creek Trail (Awesome!): http://jdsf.blogspot.com/2007/02/trails-near-caspar-logging-road-rd-500_22.html
- Mendocino Woodlands: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=443
- Kids bikes for campground use available for rent.
Canoeing and Kayaking
- Evening kayak and bird watch in Noyo Harbor: www.liquidfusionkayak.com
- Put your canoe or kayak in at 10 Mile River, and paddle upstream for an adventure. See elk, deer, birds galore!
- Kayak Little River and the Sea Caves! This is so good you won't believe it! More info: www.kayakmendocino.com
Family Excursions and Sightseeing
Glass Beach
Find little treasures and explore tide pools. Located at the north end of Fort Bragg; turn right on Elm Street (at the Denny's). Map of Glass Beach: www.fortbragg.com/images/glass-beach-map.jpg
Redwoods
- In Fort Bragg: Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park - Located right in Fort Bragg, at the east end of Laurel Street.
- East of Fort Bragg: Jackson State Redwood Forest - A short drive on Highway 20 takes you to an old growth forest, with lots of hiking trails, including the Waterfall Grove Trail. From Highway 1, go east on Highway 20 to the 5.8 mile marker. Turn right on Road 350 (there's no sign) to "Camp One." Go 3 more miles, and you're there. More info.: www.fire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_jackson.php
- Drive the Avenue of the Giants (72 miles north of the campground to Weott) More info: California State Parks - www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=425
Angelo Coast Range Reserve
Just a short drive up Branscomb Road, this 7,500 acre natural gem has beautiful hiking and biking trails along the Eel River. From campground, go 1 mile north on Highway 1. Turn right on Branscomb Rd. Go 9.5 miles, turn left on Wilderness Lodge Rd., and go 1.5 miles. More info: http://angelo.berkeley.edu/index.htm
Historic Fort Bragg
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - www.gardenbythesea.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.home/index.htm
The Gardens show color in all seasons.
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Tour the Lighthouse (third order Fresnel lens!), 30 acre grounds, Museum and exhibits. Located 6 miles south of Fort Bragg. Turn right on Point Cabrillo Drive, and follow the road around the residential area, until you reach the entrance (right turn). More info: www.pointcabrillo.org/Centennial.htm
Village of Mendocino
Famous for its art galleries: Art Galleries of Mendocino - www.artgallerymendocino.com
Wine Country
Ride the Skunk Train
Enjoy a scenic train ride on the Skunk Train: www.skunktrain.com
Golfing
Little River Golf Course, 2 miles south of the village of Mendocino. Pro shop and starter's desk: (707) 937-5942.
Whale Watching and Sport Fishing
Available in Noyo Harbor: www.mendocino.com/boatsfishing.html
Dual Sport Motorcycle Riding
Can't get your teenager to go camping with you? Bring your dual sport bikes! Hundreds of miles of trails from the Lost Coast area to old logging roads. Discover ghost towns in the hills!
Horseback Riding
- Ride Ten Mile Beach. Drive south from the campground 6 miles on Highway 1, cross the bridge over Ten Mile River, turn right on access road to park.
- Over 100 miles of horse trails in the Jackson State Redwood Forest, located a few miles east of Fort Bragg. From Highway 1, go east on Highway 20 to the 5.8 mile marker. Turn right on Road 350 (there's no sign) to "Camp One." Go 3 more miles, and you're there. Info: www.fire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_jackson.php
- For information, visit www.horse-vacation.com
SCUBA Diving
Scuba diving, abalone diving rentals - www.subsurfaceprogression.com
Llama Trek
What's that? - Cypress Cottage: www.lodgingandllamas.com
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