I was not going to review this location for a second time following my fun stay here the first time, however I found that when I visited this time things were a bit different and warranted an update.
On my first trip I enjoyed the beachside camping while visiting and because of the late season experienced rains and dense fog throughout much of my stay, however amazing ocean views, sea foam rolling in and great ocean life. It was a great way to enjoy the location even during some of the crazy weather.
Visiting this trip I was there during a similar time of year and expected to experience similar conditions as I would walk down to my site and carry in my goods, only the parking lot was half blocked off and the spaces available were not as pristine as they had been on my previous visit.
Instead it looked as through they were working on the area and working to improve pull ins for larger units to possibly offer some form of RV parking which previously didn't exist. It also looked as though they were attempting to make the location a bit more accessible with large pads and concrete ramps being poured near some of the campsites.
It was a bit discouraging to say the least as the access was limited a the camp and the views were obstructed by the ugly appearance of yellow tape and tall fences.
Additionally the toilets which previously had been available, all be it they weren't that great, were not functional at all and instead port a potty units had been brought in for what I hope is only a temporary fix. These toilets seemed to need some maintenance and were very discouraging to use.
My hopes for this campground are that they will be able to return it to the enjoyable setting I had experienced the first time I visited sooner rather than later. If they are indeed expanding it I feel like it would be worth it because it was a very unique location and along this stretch of road there are not a lot of locations which boast similar views at the price point of $25 for regular single vehicles or $10 for those biking or hiking in.
TIPS:
- If you are not wanting to stay in construction have a back up plan for this location in mind. While this is a maintained facility maintained by the County I found it very hard to reach someone in regard to the status of the park when I tried to call.
- If you need supplies you have only a short drive to Arcata or Eureka where you can find just about everything you might need.
- Pack for a day at the beach, but also rain possibilities. Make sure you are bringing your rain fly and additional tent anchors if you are a tent camper.
