MacKerricher State Park
State Park · Fort Bragg, California
MacKerricher State Park lies on the Mendocino coast just north of Fort Bragg, a long park of beach, dunes, headland and a small freshwater lake. Ten Mile Beach runs for miles along the foot of wind-shaped dunes, Lake Cleone offers a calm loop for birds and fishing - confirm the rules - and a former logging road on the coast, commonly called the Haul Road, gives a flat path for walking and cycling - confirm length and surface. Harbor seals haul out on rocks near a seal-watching area - confirm location - and whales pass offshore in migration season. A campground serves overnight visitors - confirm size and booking. Fog, wind and cold water are the rule, even in summer. The famous Glass Beach is nearby but lies in a separate area - confirm access - so check where you are before you plan a day around it. It suits walkers, cyclists, anglers and campers who accept grey weather, and it is a poor choice for a hot sunbathing day.
24100 MacKerricher Bypass Rd, Fort Bragg, California, 95437, United States
California State Parks has generally run MacKerricher as a day-use park from around sunrise to sunset, with the campground following its own check-in times - confirm current hours, parking areas and whether a kiosk is staffed. The weather sets the real schedule: morning fog can hang over the coast until noon, afternoon wind picks up, and winter storms bring heavy surf, fallen trees and flooding on the Haul Road or the coast roads. Seal pupping season may close some rocks or viewing areas - confirm signs on the day. Fort Bragg has the nearest services, a few miles south. Check State Parks and local road alerts before you go, since closures can come with little notice.
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