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Gold Bluffs Beach Campground

Two tents sit in sand dunes and at a grassy site

Gold Bluffs Beach campsites are all exposed to fog and strong winds.

Photo: NPS Photo

About

Experience the wild Pacific coastline and grazing Roosevelt elk in this campground, with easy access to a secluded stretch of beach, Fern Canyon, and 70 miles of hiking and biking trails. Located on the coast within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park - in the southern part of the parks. Access is via a narrow, single lane, dirt road. Recreational vehicles are not advised, and trailers are prohibited.

Campsites

26
Total Sites

Contact

Phone1-800-444-7275
Emailredw_information@nps.gov
WebsiteOfficial NPS Page

Location

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Orick, CA 95555

Fees

Standard Camping Fee$35.00
CA State Parks Disabled Discount Camping Fee$17.50
CA State Parks Distinguished Veterans Camping Fee$0.00
Federal Senior & Access Camping Fee$17.50

Hours

Open year round. Access may be limited in winter due to road conditions.

wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sundayAll Day
tuesdayAll Day
fridayAll Day
saturdayAll Day

Reservations

Reservations can be made through the California State Parks at Reserve California (1-800-444-7275).

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Directions

We are located a six to seven hour drive north of San Francisco. To reach the campground, take the Davison Road / HWY 101 turn-off which is 3 miles north of Orick, CA. Davison Road then continues for ten miles of dirt and gravel.

Accessibility

wheelchair Access

Beach wheelchairs are available.

internet Info

Wifi is at bathrooms only.

fire Stove Policy

Fires are only allowed in the provided fire rings, or in a portable camp stove.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

Access road is dirt, windy and narrow. RV limit is 24 feet, no trailers.

rv Max Length

24

trailer Max Length

0

ada Info

There are no ADA sites.

trailer Allowed

0

access Roads

Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather

classifications

Developed Campground