4.2369 reviewsThis campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$25 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
86 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$25 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
86 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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19 miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1 and 2 miles north of Westport, Mendocino County, California
Bring all your own water, a high-clearance vehicle, and cash. Tent campers who want front-row sunset and stargazing without crowds do best here in September and October, when fog clears and the Bluff Trail and pocket beaches below the cliffs are at their finest.
Potable water is unavailable, vault toilets draw consistent complaints about condition, sites have zero privacy, and a handful of reviews describe interactions that left campers who weren't part of the local crowd feeling unwelcome. If any of that would ruin a trip, this isn't yo
Context for the broader area surrounding Westport Union Landing Howard Creek South Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record. View official page →
<p>Please visit the following sites for more information about North and South Cow Mountain. <p> <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/search-details/10004719/2">North Cow Mountain Recreation Area</a></p><p> <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/search-details/10004875/2">South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area</a></p>
In Ukiah, take State Highway 101 south to the Talmage exit. Go east on Talmage Road about 1.5 miles. Turn right at East Side Road. Travel less than 0.5 mile to Mill Creek Road, which is on the left. Continue on Mill Creek Road 3 miles to turnoff for the North Cow Mountain Area, and 5 miles for entrance to South Cow Mountain.
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Fall delivers the best conditions, especially September and October when coastal fog retreats and daytime temperatures reach 58-68°F with nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s. These months bring calmer seas, clearer skies, and fewer crowds after Labor Day. Year-round, expect temperatures between the mid-40s and mid-60s. Coastal weather shifts quickly. Morning fog, midday sun, cool ocean breezes by afternoon. Layers matter. Winter brings rougher seas and stronger storms.
Sept–Oct bring less fog, calmer seas and mild temps (58–68°F); reviewers say fall is best.
Howard Creek South Campground is part of Westport-Union Landing State Beach. The campground offers scenic ocean-front views and is characterized by primitive camping amenities. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis and accepts payment by cash or checks only. Highlights include proximity to the Pacific Ocean and rugged coastal beauty.
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