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Price
$5 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$5 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Briceland Thorn Road, Whitethorn, CA 95589
Backpackers and serious tent campers who want Lost Coast Trail access without the crowds will find the $5/night rate hard to beat. Pack in all your water or bring a filter for stream sources, and time your visit for summer when the dirt roads stay passable and fog burns off by mi
No potable water, no cell signal, no drive-in access, and a dirt road that turns impassable in wet weather rules this out for anyone expecting developed facilities or a quick bail-out option. Emergency help is hours away.
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Summer delivers the most reliable access and the driest trails. Cool, foggy mornings typically lift by mid-morning to reveal highs in the mid-60s to low-70s (roughly 45-75°F). Beach hiking, Lost Coast Trail sections, and garnet crystal beachcombing peak during these months when storms are rare and roads stay passable. Winter brings dramatic storms and temperatures between 35-55°F from November through May. Crowds remain light even in summer compared to developed California parks.
Summer offers most reliable access and drier trails; warmest and most popular season.
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Bear Harbor Campground offers a primitive camping experience with minimal facilities in a rugged and remote section of the Lost Coast within Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. It provides scenic views of black sand beaches, coastal bluffs, and nearby wildlife habitats. Campers must pack in their own potable water and pack out all trash as no trash or recycling facilities are available on-site. Fires are permitted only in designated fire rings at each site, and visitors should bring their own firewood or purchase some at the nearby Needle Rock Visitor Center.
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