Gold Bluffs Beach Campground
Roosevelt elk viewing on the beach and hiking Fern Canyon can be added to this camping experience.
This campground lies in the dunes along a beautiful 10-mile stretch of golden beach in northwestern California. A part of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, it is located six miles off Hwy 101 at the end of unpaved, Davison Rd. So, you may find yourselves just about the only people around, and for those who want to experience the joys of nature, you've come to the right place.
- Open year-round --- All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Sites: 25 RV or 29 tents, trailers prohibited, RV length up to 24 feet and 8 feet wide. There are no RV hookups.
- Amenities include
- solar showers, restrooms,
- access to over 70 miles of trails & Fern Canyon.
- hiker/bike in sites
- fire pits
- ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs.
- solar showers, restrooms,
- Accessible trails for individuals with physical or visual limitations - stop at visitor center for trail maps.
- A "beach" wheel chair is available for Gold Bluffs beach, call (707) 465-7331.
- While dogs are not allowed on any park trails, they are allowed at this campground and the adjoining beach. However, they must be leashed and attended at all times. Please clean up after your pets.
- Prairie Creek Visitor Center- just off US Highway 101, along Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway (707) 465-7354.
- Click here for MAP of the area
Tips
- Arrive between noon and 2 p.m. for your best shot at a site.
- Registration and fee payment are required at the visitor center. 707 465 7354
- The best weather is usually in fall and spring. Summers are often foggy and cool, while winters can be rainy.
- Never approach Roosevelt elk or other wild animals. Observe them quietly from a distance.
Farther up Gold Bluffs Beach, don't miss enchanting An easy 3/4-mile, 20-minute trail loops through a steep, 50-foot-high canyon with walls covered by lush ferns. You might need waterproof footwear for the Fern Canyon Trail, which can be quite wet after a rain.
For More information on Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Directions: About three miles north of Orick, exit 101 onto (gravel) Davison Road, which leads west four miles to the campground.
Follow through Elk Meadow and onto dirt road Cars & RV's okay, motorhomes and trailers are not allowed on this road). Follow this spectacular scenic drive for 6 miles until you reach Gold Bluffs Beach