Orchard Camp

With the entire ocean in front of you, there are endless opportunities to fish here. Fishing is allowed in the park, but there is very little information on it (that only goes to show how rarely this amazing park is visited). Shelter Cove, a small fishing town, is located on the Lost Coast and has legendary salmon fishing. There are also rockfish, cod, halibut, and easy abalone diving! Contact the park if you’re interested in fishing here, then get out there and set some records! Who knows what the unexplored northern coast has to offer?

Jones Beach is only a 2 mile hike to get up close and personal with the ocean, or try Whale Gulch, a 4.5 mile round trip hike, for some amazing whale watching. The Lost Coast trail is absolutely amazing; it’s tough but definitely worth checking out for at least a few miles of the 24… Basically, you can’t go wrong with any of the trails here-- Sinkyone is an amazing wilderness to explore.

There are horse trails for some gnarly horseback riding and a few horse campgrounds. This is guaranteed to be an unforgettable trip whether you go on foot or on hooves. Check out the park’s brochure to see the trails.

Imagine windsurfing in the Pacific with that ocean breeze all around you… Sounds great, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, this place is so dang hard to get to, and you’ll probably be the only one windsurfing, but it doesn’t matter. If you’re into windsurfing, this place is a must-visit.

Hey surfer dudes, you NEED to check out this park. The best break can be found at Ghost Point, but be prepared to do some hiking with your board first. We promise it will be worth it. And if that doesn’t convince you, check out this rad post from the Hipcamp journal about a surf adventure we had in Sinkyone. We can’t get enough of the place.

Think you’re ready to jump into the Pacific ocean? This whole park is a coastline… the entire ocean is yours to swim in. Bring a wetsuit if you have one, and keep your eyes peeled for sea lions, seals, and whales, oh my!

This wilderness is home to tribes of Roosevelt elk and a ton of different birds, as well as amazing marine life. How often do you get to see a whale on a camping trip? Not often at all, that’s for sure. Whales migrate from mid-January to mid-April, but there are always some elephant seals, harbor seals and sea lions that can be seen sprawling out on the shoreline.