Gene B.
6/10/2025
Returned to Van Damm State Park for a second time and already looking forward to future visits. I've yet camped at the upper campsites. Only experienced the two lower loops closest to the entrance...
Van Damme State Park
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8125 CA-1
Little River, CA 95456
Van Damme State Park, located three miles south of Mendocino along Highway 1, offers a stunning blend of scenic beaches and lush fern-filled forests, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can engage in various activities such as kayaking in a protected cove, hiking the Fern Canyon Scenic Trail, and exploring a unique pygmy forest.
The park is rich in historical resources tied to the redwood lumber industry, showcasing the challenges faced by small independent lumber operations. With year-round camping and a temperate climate, Van Damme State Park provides a perfect setting for nature lovers to enjoy the beauty of California's coastal redwoods.
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Es F.
6/6/2025
Gorgeous easy to follow trail that takes you along the river, up through old growth and enormous trunks, then to a Pygmy forest. All well maintained with adorable bridges along the way!
CJ H.
5/30/2025
It is a nice campsite. We lucked into a fairly level site (#60) for our big tent. No electric hook-up at the site. No cell signal. The bathrooms and shower house are very clean and well...
Allie L.
7/6/2024
I love Van Damme! Everything is so beatiful! The sites can be very slanted, so be prepared. It also has a Fern Canyon that is about 12 miles in total. It also has very large sites, which allows...
Timber E.
5/13/2024
This park and its staff are first class! Sean at the front entrance and the female ranger were super-helpful and friendly. The sites are beautiful, clean and quiet. We also had a great time...
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