Van Damme State Park
8001 California 1, Little River, CA 95456
About the Business
Van Damme State Park, located at 8001 California 1, Little River, California, is a beautiful park and tourist attraction offering a scenic beach, lush fern-filled forest, and year-round camping. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, birding, kayaking, and watching salmon spawn. The park also features a 0.25 mile-long wheelchair-accessible boardwalk trail in the Pygmy Forest, as well as nine hike-in campsites in a redwood forest. The park's visitor center, originally a recreation hall for the Civilian Conservation Corps, provides historical insight into the area's redwood lumber industry. Van Damme State Park is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to explore diverse habitats and enjoy the natural beauty of the Mendocino coast. Please note that some trails are currently closed for maintenance, so visitors are advised to check for updates before planning their visit.
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Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Reviews
"The beach is a small one with pebbles, but it's lovely. Worth a stop, for sure! The park has its main trail closed due to storm damage, but the some of campground is still open."
"We didn't see much of the park as the fern valley trail was closed but we stopped at the cemetery and walked back in to see the sink hole. It's impressive though things aren't well marked. We couldn't see the blowhole they told us about."
"Another Nat Geo campground ! Abundant wildlife and raw beauty ! Also moments of pure silence. A must see.....just don't tell everyone."
"Campground is located in a good place if you want to be away from large groups. Lots of places to choose from with good access to the beach and ocean. Ocean side parking is available for camping too, but you have to pay at the Van Damme booth. Oceanside has 2 fire-pits, picnic benches, and bathrooms (no showers). There are however showers inside the campground that were $1/5 minutes at the time of this review. If you need some town access you can pop into Mendocino or Fort Bragg. Mendo is a neat little town with many tourists and shops. Fort Bragg is a little bigger with many good breweries. There is also a great bike/walking path along the ocean all the way to McKerricher. Look at TrailForks if you want some real dirt because there are plenty of local trails to hit."
"The campground is open and in good condition. The Fern Canyon trail is closed and it will be for awhile. The upper hike through the pigmy forest for awhile. You can access redwood forest from there. Dogs are not allowed on trails. The only day use is at the beach where there are picnic tables and restrooms."
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