Manchester, California Campground | Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA Journey

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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Awsome place to get rest and lodging! 5/12/2021

- Jose Meza on Google

Wonderful place. 5/11/2021

- Shannon Ilar on Google

This place will work 5/9/2021

- Manuel Rojas on Google

Very nice campground. However, people should be warned about the roads getting there!! It was pretty scary! 5/10/2021

Wonderful in every way!!! So many great memories made, thank you :) 5/10/2021

The KOA itself is very nice! It is very clean & they're always maintaining it nicely, with a heated pool, & clean restrooms. Space 19 provided both sun & shade & all the spaces were quite large with plenty of room to spread out, which was impressive... 5/10/2021

It was relaxing and the staff was great. Friendly and accommodating to our every need. 5/10/2021

Makenzy was awesome and so helpful! 5/10/2021

Very nice location and campground was very clean 5/10/2021

Awesome. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you! 5/10/2021

This was our first time at any KOA. We loved it and while we were at the site, booked for another trip at a different KoA 5/10/2021

Loved the campgrounds. My only complaint would be the timing they choose to clean the bathrooms. Early morning cleaning is not the best timing. Everyone is trying to get showered or use the bathroom. Both days we had plans to do the safari and the horseback riding... 5/10/2021

Glad we were able to get a stay last minute since other reservations fell through and were able to arrive after hours. The bathrooms were mostly clean but lights and heaters, etc seemed to break during our stay... 5/10/2021

Used one of the cabins for the first time and loved it. Will definitely do this again! 5/9/2021

You were my first stop on my full time RV Adventure. It was perfect. Thank you!! 5/9/2021

Beautiful, well maintained campground, excellent service, wide array of amenities. We had a great a time and will stay here again! 5/9/2021

Gorgeous setting -- it felt like camping in a state park, but with all of the "glamping" amenities! Friendly staff, and everything is clean & well-maintained. Hoping to make a return visit in the near future! 5/8/2021

We've been coming here for at least 30 plus years.We've graduated to the Deluxe cabins with their own bathroom but I always tell friends it's a great way to see the Mendocino area.its consistently clean and kid friendly.A fun way to stay near the ocean. 5/8/2021

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KOA Journey Campgrounds

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.

KOA Journeys Feature:

Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
Premium Tent Sites
Well lit after hours check-in service

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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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