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Needle Rock Camp

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This environmental campground has a pretty gnarly view of Needle Rock and Double Rock which are some crazy rock formations jutting out of the ocean.

This campground is basically the northern point of the Sinkyone (Usal Beach is the southern), making it very convenient with trailheads and a visitor center. You NEED(le Rock) to check out Sinkyone!
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Ernest D.recommends
August 21, 2020
I have camped here several times over the last 20 years and it never disappoints, a perfect off the beaten path location with amazing views, well worth the increasingly remote 25 mile drive off the 101. They have recently updated the single car camping barn location. Enjoy the views and peaceful setting.
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Marcella K.
December 31, 2017
A breathtaking experience...just be sure to arrive in a sturdy vehicle- the road in and out is seriously rustic.
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Damon S.
August 16, 2017
And this is a gorgeous campground. It's within the California State Parks this done and there is a camp host there most of the time who will charge you the $25 per night camping. There are several sites within walking distance from the parking lot if you want to car camp and there is a barn you can rent for $30 as well. You can also backpack and about a mile to another nice spot. All of the sides are near creeks and springs and you can hear the ocean all night.

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Your guide to camping in Needle Rock Camp

Overview

Fishing

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?

Hiking

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.

Horseback riding

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.

Wind sports

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.

Surfing

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.

Swimming

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!

Wildlife watching

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.

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