Manchester, California Campground | Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA

All roads - and an access trail from the KOA - lead to the beautiful Pacific Ocean here, for hours of beach walking, and tide pooling along the breathtaking Mendocino Coast.

All roads - and an access trail from the KOA - lead to the beautiful Pacific Ocean here, for hours of beach walking, tide pooling and abalone diving along the breathtaking Mendocino Coast. This area features the best of California in one spectacular location: two local lighthouses, Anderson Valley wineries, the picturesque village of Mendocino and magnificent redwoods. At camp, enjoy hayrides, ice cream socials, family activities, wine tastings and holiday events. You'll find bocce courts, a disc golf course, large interactive dog park, community campfire area and year-round hot tub. Groups/reunions enjoy the Camping Kitchen, recreation and gathering hall and planned activities. Limited free Wi-Fi is available. Pool: April 15 - October 15. Max pull thru: 65 feet. Your hosts: Theresa Cannon & a great staff.

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
65' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (4/15 - 10/15)
Hot Tub/Sauna
Propane ($)
Kamping Kitchen
Firewood ($)
Pavilion

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Love to stay here 1/20/2020

- Carolyn Davenport on Google

Very nice facility. Nice showers. Very helpful staff. I was having trouble with the electric supply inside my RV. BUD was wonderful... 1/3/2020

- Diane Berg on Google

We loved our stay at the deluxe log cabin! The kids had tremendous fun on the loft. I for one loved the serenity and the woods. Will definitely return again! Thank you KOA... 12/24/2019

- Christina Purser on Google

It's winter..we were pretty much by ourselves...It is a VERY WELL maintained campground!!! Beautiful area...We love to stay there..really great little store down the road if you forget something...which I did!!! 1/15/2020

The campground was wonderful. Clean, maintained, beautiful. Perfect location for a weekend escape. The staff was kind, fun, and helpful, will come again! 1/13/2020

The Manchester area was a beautiful spot for a 3-night stay. The campground was bordering the state park. The park was clean and the staff were very friendly. Yolanda, in the market, went out of her way to search in the inventory to find the right sized sweatshirt for me... 1/13/2020

Another fun weekend I usually dont say anything negative think we stayed at Manchester 6 times last year my only complaint is roads inside KOA are in need of TLC 1/10/2020

It was wonderful. Park was beautiful, staff was great. Will definitely come back. 1/8/2020

We enjoyed the proximity to many of the places we wanted to visit. The campsite was spacious and quiet. 1/8/2020

Our first time was great! On off season, the place was clean. Yolanda was very thoughtful when she set up our reservation. Also, the staff helped me with bringing the wood to my camp site and making sure I had lighting in the kitchen area Thank you KOA 1/8/2020

We enjoyed the location of this KOA. Our only comment for improvement is that it could use work on the road ways. Massive potholes and muddy trenches. 1/7/2020

Nicest staff. Beautiful trees and marvelous place. Your koa is the best. We will be back. 1/7/2020

Very courteous, clean and staff very helpful They asked about our rv set up and knew which site would be the best for our length. Great walks to the beach 1/7/2020

Best KOA ever. Pleasant and helpful staff. Fetched firewood to roomy campsites. Spotless toilets, nice showers. Magnificent beach accessible by pleasant walk. Couldn't imagine better . 1/7/2020

Another amazing stay. 1/4/2020

It was fun celebrating New Years Eve around a huge flaming group campfire. Everyone was eating snacks or dancing to the DJ'S music or taking pictures in front of the Happy New Year Sign... 1/4/2020

Very clean. The cabin we stayed in had all facilities. Had a wonderful stay during new year's Eve. Will visit again. 1/4/2020

Great stay! A great place to spend New Year’s! 1/3/2020

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KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

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Crab Feast Mendocino - January 24th thru February 2nd

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Jan 23 - Feb 2, 2020

From Visitmendocino.com: Join the festivities with a ten-day extravaganza of events dedicated to our favorite crustacean, Mr. Crabby! Shrug off those winter blues and indulge...

Jan - Feb 23 - 2

Barrel Tasting 101

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Jan 25 - 26, 2020

Explore the area, discover new wineries, and enjoy a beautiful time in Mendocino's Pinot country. Also, with access to winery cellars, taste yet-to-be-released wines, and...

Jan 25 - 26

Symphony of the Redwoods Winter Concert!

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Feb 1 - 2, 2020

Winter Concertwww.symphonyoftheredwoods.org/

Feb 1 - 2

Valentines & Presidents Day Weekend 2020

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Feb 13 - 16, 2020

Romantic Get Away ! Fall in Love all over again!! Book one of our Camping Cabins , Lodges or rental units our bring your own home on Wheels enjoy Mother Nature while cuddling...

Feb 13 - 16

Easter Weekend 2020 April 12! Easter Bunny is here!

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Apr 12, 2020

Happy Easter! Easter is always celebrated on the Sunday immediately following the first full moon after the vernal (spring) equinox. It can fall anywhere between March 22 and...

Apr 12

Memorial Day Weekend!! Chili Cookoff!!

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May 24, 2020

Come Join us for a long weekend full of activities and fun, enter our Fourth Annual Chili Cookoff Competition !! Cash prizes! Trophies! Sunday May 24th , 2020

May 24

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Increasing shipping traffic to "dog hole" ports, dangerous reefs and several tragic shipwrecks all combined in the mid - 19th century to prompt to construction of a series of lighthouses along the California Coast. Among several along the coast on spectacular headland settings are:

Point Arena Light and Museum - Just five miles south of the campground, originally began operation in 1870 and was destroyed by the great 'quake of 1906. It was soon rebuilt, salvaging the iron spiral stairs and lens room from the original light and began operation for the second time in January of 1908. Docent led tours are available.
Point Cabrillo Light & Preserve - Located about 33 miles north of the campground and 3 miles north of the town of Mendocino. The light itself is a wooden structure and the FRESNEL lens was first lit on June 10, 1909. Point Cabrillo is one of the few stations left where the original keeper's dwelling still remains.
Point Reyes is further south in Sonoma county.

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Any high spot along the coast line is great. Some particularly good places are the Point Arena Lighthouse, Schooner Gulch, Manchester Beach - Alder Creek Access Road, Scenic look-out just north of Irish Beach or the Mendocino Headlands.

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Fort Ross State Historical Park Originally settled in 1812 as a Russian Fur Trading Colony then sold to John Sutter (of Sutter's Mill) in 1841 after the colony was abandoned. The Park has numerous interpretive and historical exhibits and excellent reconstructed/replicas of the original 1825 Russian Chapel and Fort buildings. Some of the original Russian Orchard and the old Call Ranch House and garden dating from a slightly later period can also be toured. Guided tours are available. Take a little extra time to walk down the cove and beach. Must See!!

19005 Coast Highway One

Jenner, CA 95450

707-847-3437

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This country home community is well known for its unique architecture, a contemporary version of the New England "Salt-Box" style. Homes of Sea Ranch have been the focus of articles in Architectural Digest and Sunset magazines. There is an Architectural Home Tour and Wine Tasting event in May, sponsored by the Soroptomist on Mothers Day weekend. There are four public beach accesses, Shell Beach, Walk on Beach, Pebble Beach and Black Point Beach. (There is no RV parking available at these beaches.) Also open to the public is the Sea Ranch Golf Links. On the east side of highway one is a tiny jewel of a chapel (mile marker 55.66) open daily for meditation for the weary traveler.

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