Manchester State Park

About Manchester State Park

Beach, sand dune and flat grassland on the Mendocino coast, with two streams that fish well for steelhead. Campsites are simple and the beach runs for miles.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐦 Birding
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites

Camping options

• Tent camping
• RV access
• Group campsites
• Hike-and-bike campsites
• Remote camping

Contact

Upcoming events at Manchester State Park

• Birdwatching WalkJul 27, 2026
• Birdwatching WalkAug 03, 2026
• Birdwatching WalkAug 10, 2026

Event details and registration are on the California State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Manchester State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Life jackets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes

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Nearby state parks

• Schooner Gulch State Beach
• Greenwood State Beach
• Navarro River Redwoods State Park
• Hendy Woods State Park
• Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve
• Van Damme State Park