Location: MacKerricher State Park, three miles north of Fort Bragg, CA.
24100 Mackerricher Park Road, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Enjoy the majesty of the Pacific Coast in a dog-friendly park. A wheelchair accessible boardwalk weaves 1.2 miles along the bluffs (dogs allowed), a beautiful beach (dogs allowed!) and even stairs down to the tide pools (dogs prohibited.) “MacKerricher State Park offers a variety of habitats; beach, bluff, headland, dune, forest and wetland. More than 90 species of birds visit or live near Cleone Lake, a formal tidal lagoon. During winter and spring the nearby headland provides a good lookout for whale watching. The park is popular with hikers, joggers, equestrians and bicyclists. Fishing is also popular, with trout in two fresh-water lakes.”
This is a dry camping event but any rig less than 35 feet can be accommodated. There will be either our club’s large tent and/or pop-ups for gathering regardless of the weather.
Hosts: Travis Wilde, Jess Wells
Payment Method: Book individual sites via ReserveCalifornia.com. SEE BELOW.
Registration for this event will be different than in the past. All sites will be booked by you, individually, at ReserveCalifornia.com.
We’re focusing on the West Pinewood Campground sites 71 through 89 and overflow at nearby sites 91-96 and 63-69, as noted below.
The link to West Pinewood Campground is: https://www.reservecalifornia.com/park/668/558
See the maps below.
When you have your spot, register for “Day Use” to pay the $2 hosting fee and get the agenda and site list.
Campsites at state campgrounds fill up extremely fast, so if you would like to join us on this outing be ready to reserve your site on February 10, 2026, or earlier if you intend to arrive earlier than August 10th.
Price: $17.50-$45/night depending on your State Park profile. Pet Fee: $0
The Park: Click here for a campground map
- Hiking trails
- Biking trails
- Beach access
- Tidepools
- Showers
- Flush bathrooms
- Dishwashing station
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables at individual sites
Check-in: 2 p.m.
Check- out: 12:00 PM
Nearby Attractions:
- Fort Bragg
- Mendocino
- Mendocino Botanical Gardens
- Distilleries and wineries
Wondering about the difference between a ‘resort’ and a ‘public park’ event? Here’s an FAQ
Pet Policy: Pets must be on a leash or penned at all times when outside and must be picked up after. Dogs and other pets must not be a threat or a nuisance to other park users. Excessive barking is not allowed. Dogs ON LEASH are allowed on roadways, the beach and the boardwalk but NOT at the tide pools.
Non-Member Guest Policy: Send a signed Liability Waiver for each GUEST to the host.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations will incur a minimum of a $10 FreeWheeler charge to cover the cost of credit card fees and other expenses. The hosting fee of $2 per person is non-refundable. Cancellations after the campground’s deadline will be less the FreeWheelers cancellation fee, the $2 per person hosting fee, and the fees required by the campground. Refunds will be given promptly.
Covid Policy: We request that any members feeling ill or showing signs of illness please mask at all indoor functions.
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