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Gold Bluffs Beach Campground

Campsite Rentals From

$17-35per night

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Details

., Orick, CA, 95555

Lat:41.38221738914677
Lng:-124.0698821873994
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Campground Overview

Introduction

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.

Campsite Details

Reservable26
First Come First Serve0
Total Sites26
Group0
Horse0
Tent Only0
Electrical Hookups0
RV Only0
Walk/Boat To0
Other0

Operating Hours

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

Amenities

Trash & Recycling Collection

Toilets

Internet Connectivity

Showers

Cell Phone Reception

Staff or Host On-Site

Potable Water

Firewood For Sale

Food Storage Lockers

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.

Rates & Fees

$35.00

Standard Camping Fee

This is the standard nightly fee for tent and RV sites.

$17.50

CA State Parks Disabled Discount Camping Fee

This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Disable Discount Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

$0.00

CA State Parks Distinguished Veterans Camping Fee

This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Distinguished Veterans Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

$17.50

Federal Senior & Access Camping Fee

This is the nightly fee for Federal “America the Beautiful” Senior or Access Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Federal Annual Passholders pay the standard camping fee.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

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

Regulations Overview

The designated "Hike and Bike" backcountry site is only for those visitors that hike in, or bicycle in. It is a minimum of a 5-mile hike, or ten-mile ride to get to the site. Free backcountry permits are required for hikers intending to using the site. Visitors arriving by any motorized vehicle may not use any of the Parks' hike and bike campsites.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Access

    Beach wheelchairs are available.

  • Internet Information

    Wifi is at bathrooms only.

  • RV Allowed

    Yes

  • RV Information

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

  • RV Maximum Length

    24

  • Trailer Maximum Length

    0

  • ADA Information

    There are no ADA sites.

  • Trailer Allowed

    No

  • Access Roads

    Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather

  • Classifications

    Developed Campground

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