Patrick's Point State Park

Patrick's Point State Park is a California state park on the North Coast that does something the redwood coast rarely manages: it pairs forest camping with ocean views. The park sits on a coastal bluff with sea stacks, tide pools and a reconstructed Yurok village, while the campground itself is tucked back in spruce and alder with overlooks a five-minute walk away. It suits small-rig campers, hikers and anyone who wants coastal scenery and redwood-country forest in a single stop.

Hookups	None
Sites	123 sites, max 31 ft
Cost	$35/night
Cell signal	Weak to moderate
Best for	Coastal scenery plus redwood forest in one stop

Hookups

None

Sites

123 sites, max 31 ft

Cost

$35/night

Cell signal

Weak to moderate

Best for

Coastal scenery plus redwood forest in one stop

Why RVers stay here

The practical picture is typical North Coast: 123 sites, no hookups, a $35 nightly rate, and a 31-foot maximum that our guide says takes some creative maneuvering in the tighter sites. Cell signal is weak to moderate. Weather is the main variable; pack for rain even in July and bring extra tarps for your outdoor setup. Reservations run through the California state park system, and we would book ahead for summer. The trade-off is space and services: no hookups and modest site sizes in exchange for one of the best coastal settings on the northern California coast. Do not miss the two-mile Rim Trail loop, which strings together every overlook in the park.

✓Ocean views and redwood-coast forest in one campground

✓Sea stacks, tide pools and a reconstructed Yurok village on site

✓The flat 2-mile Rim Trail hits every coastal overlook in the park

✓$35 per night for a bluff-top state park setting

!No hookups; dry camping only

!31-foot maximum with tight sites that need careful maneuvering

!Rain is possible any month, even July

What our guides say about Patrick's Point State Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Best RV Parks in California: From Big Sur to Joshua Tree

Patrick's Point offers what the redwood coast rarely provides: ocean views combined with forest camping. The park perches on a coastal bluff with dramatic sea stacks, tide pools, and a reconstructed Yurok village. The campground is set back in the spruce and alder forest, but several trails lead to stunning overlooks within a five-minute walk.

The sites are tighter than Jedediah Smith, accommodating rigs up to 31 feet with some creative maneuvering. Like most North Coast parks, there are no hookups. The weather here is the primary variable — pack for rain even in July, and bring extra tarps for your outdoor setup.

Field tip: Visit the Rim Trail at Patrick's Point for one of the North Coast's best short hikes. The 2-mile loop hits every coastal overlook in the park and is flat enough for all fitness levels.

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Patrick's Point State Park: frequently asked questions

Does Patrick's Point State Park have hookups?

No. Like most North Coast state parks, the campground has no hookups. Arrive with full fresh water and a plan for your tanks.

How much does Patrick's Point State Park cost per night?

Our guide lists $35 per night. Confirm the current rate through the California state park reservation system.

What is the max RV length at Patrick's Point State Park?

31 feet, and the sites are tighter than at Jedediah Smith, so expect some maneuvering even under that limit.

How far is the campground from the ocean overlooks?

About a five-minute walk. Several trails lead from the forested campground to the bluff-top viewpoints.

Is there cell service at Patrick's Point State Park?

Weak to moderate. Do not plan on reliable connectivity.