Gold Bluffs Beach Campground

Golden Bluffs Beach Campground in Orick, California, offers a rare and captivating experience where the rugged Pacific coastline meets ancient redwood forests. Tucked within the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, this unique destination boasts a dramatic juxtaposition of sandy dunes bordered by towering orange-hued bluffs and pristine waves. Critical features include its direct beach access, wildlife sightings like Roosevelt elk, and nearby access to the enchanting Fern Canyon, a lush, fern-covered canyon often featured in nature documentaries.

This peaceful, year-round campground contains 26 designated sites equipped with essentials like picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof lockers. Amenities also include potable water, flush toilets, and solar-powered showers, though these can be chilly. While motorhomes are permitted under strict size limits (24 feet long), trailers are prohibited due to the challenging, narrow dirt road leading to the campground. Visitors seeking outdoor activities will appreciate proximity to over 70 miles of nearby hiking and biking trails, including the James Irvine Trail to Fern Canyon—a must-see for its unique greenery and stunning natural formations.

Located six miles west of Highway 101 via Davison Road, this campground is a remote getaway just minutes from Orick and its ranger stations. Its coastal setting not only provides sweeping views of the Pacific and golden sunsets but also places campers amidst California's marine-protected areas. Whether for a weekend retreat or peaceful stopover, Gold Bluffs Beach Campground delivers an unparalleled blend of coastal charm and redwood serenity.