Patrick’s Point State Park Campground California
Patrick’s Point State Park Overview
Patrick’s Point State Park Campground has 124 campsites and is located next to a beautiful beach among large coastal Redwoods trees in Northern California. There are no hookkups. The campground is laid out in 3 loops – Penn, Abalone and Agate. Campsite are reservable from May through September, and are first-come, first-serve other times of the year. Group camping is also available (reservable year round) and there are also 4 cabins available to rent in Agate campground.
Campground amenities include flush toilets, hot showers ($), drinking and drinking water. There’s also a campfire center, group picnic area, and hike/bike campsites.
Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grate. Each campsite also has a table, food locker, fire ring and grill. Check out time is noon and check in time is 2PM.
Patrick’s Point State Park – Area Recreation
The area is great for beach-combing, surfing and coastal exploring. Other outdoor recreation includes hiking, biking and wildlife viewing.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is also about 20 miles north on Highway 101 and has two campgrounds: Elk Prairie and Gold Bluffs Beach.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Food Storage Locker
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Group Pavilion
- Pay Phone
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Showers
Activities
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Beach Combing
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Creek
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Ocean
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Stargazing
- Surf Fish
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Visitor Center
- Walking Trails
- Whale Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
- Winter Sports
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7, 11, 16, 17, 18, 26, 51, 57, 59, 64, 67, 75, 77, 79, 80, 83, 87, 101
Regions
- California Beaches
- California State Beach
- California State Park
- Coastal
- Northern California
- Ocean
- Redwood Forest
- Redwoods
Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
80
# of Campsites:
124
Patrick’s Point State Park Photos & Video
Patrick’s Point State Park Comments & Reviews
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Map at
https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/417/files/patrickspoint_legal_web.pdf
Hi Bill,
Thanks for providing a link to Patrick’s Point State Park campground map. We’ve also included that link on our Patrick’s Point State Park Campground page HERE.
Which sites can accommodate a trailer with total length of 27 feet and a small slideout?
Hi Peggy,
The photos of Patrick’s Point State Park should give you a pretty good idea of what sites will fit a 27 foot trailer/RV with a small slide out.
However, you can also click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button to check availability, pricing and make a reservation. Sometimes ReserveCalifornia also has specifications for each campsite.
We have camped here twice in the past two years and with everything going on I wanted to ask if there is first come first serve? Or are all sites have to be reserved in advance ?
Hi Ingrid,
The campground is laid out in 3 loops – Penn, Abalone and Agate. Penn (sites 1-15) and Abalone (sites 16-85) are reservable from May through September, and are first-come, first-serve other times of the year. The Agate loop campsites are first come first serve. Because of the Covid restrictions (50% capacity), it may be difficult to get a first-come, firs-serve site, especially around the weekends. You can click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button to check availability, pricing and make a reservations for the reservable campsites.
We have had a reservation for nearly 6 months in the Agate loop, but above you say that it’s only first come first serve. I have not had any correspondence indicating that our reservation has changed??? We are assuming we still have our same spot starting on the 13th. Would that be an accurate assumption? Thanks.
Hi Laura,
Patrick’s Point State Park campground is open and your reservation is good. During ‘normal’ years, the campsites are reservable May through September. Other times of the year they are first-come, first-serve. Have a great trip!
We’re planning a trip to Patrick’s Point in October. On the Reserve California website, it looks like some campsites in the Agate campground can be reserved, even though the campground overview says these are first-come first-serve after September. The Abalone campground site reservations are grayed out/unavailable. Is it possible to reserve a specific site in the Agate for a couple of days in October or is is strictly first-come first-serve?
Hi Janis,
Agate Campground / camping area at Patrick’s Point State Park campsites takes reservations throughout the year, the other campgrounds (Abalone, Penn Creek) are first-come, first-serve in October. You won’t be able to reserve a site ahead of time in October. There should be plenty of availability though.
I am researching the possibility of cabin rental in the Agate campground for my elderly mom. Can you provide pictures and descriptions that I can pass on to her?
Hi Cathy,
You’ll need to visit ReserveCalifornia.com to check on availability, pricing and make a reservation for a cabin at Patrick’s Point State Park. Best of luck!
Thank you. Can you have a campfire at Patrick Point?
Yes – in your campsite’s fire ring.
I have not had any notification indicating that my reservation has changed. We are camping in the Abalone loop. Our reservation is from 9/6/20 to 9/13/20. Is it safe to assume the campgrounds are open? We have a 7 hour drive and want to make sure we are good to go.
HI Rhonda,
According to California State Parks page and Patrick’s Point State Park – it is open (including the campground). If it closes, ReserveCalifornia.com would contact you regarding your reservation and the closure. You may want to call the park directly to confirm, but if you have not heard – it should be open (and it is open now): (707) 677-3570
As of today, 09/10/20, is Patrick’s Point campground open? I have a reservation for 09/14/20, but I’ve seen news headlines yesterday & today that all CA state parks, forests, and campgrounds are closed due to the wildfires.
Hi Danielle,
California State Parks website indicates Patrick’s Point State Park (and campground) are open, but I’d advise calling the park directly to confirm as things are changing with the fire/closures. 707-677-3570
I am trying to determine if Patricks Point campground is open. I have reservations for Sunday Sept 13.
Hi Charles,
As of today (September 11), Patrick’s Point State Park is open (including the campground). ReserveCalifornia will contact you if it closes prior to your trip. You can also call ReserveCalifornia to double check at: 800-444-7275
Just to be clear and sorry if this is redundant, but if Reserve California shows sites as unavailable for October it’s because they are now first-come first-serve and cannot be reserved, correct? Therefore we should be confident that a site would be available during a weekend in October. Is this a reasonable assumption? Thanks.
Hi Sean,
Agate campground/camping loop (campsites 86-124) are available to reserve in October and year round. I’m not positive if the other campsites (Abalone and Penn Creek campsites) are first-come, first-serve or closed due to Covid restrictions. You may want to check with ReserveCalifornia: 800-444-7275.
We’re planning to arrive next Monday. How soon in the morning can we arrive to get a first-come first-serve spot?
Hi Jae,
Unfortunately, Patrick’s Point State Park campground is closed – as are all California State Park and most campgrounds throughout California due to the Covid restrictions.
Hi Jae,
Unfortunately, Patrick’s Point State Park campground is closed – as are all California State Park and most campgrounds throughout California due to the Covid restrictions. The campgrounds probably won’t reopen until mid January at earliest.
I see the comments about the park being closed and we have cabin reservations for next week. I have not received any notice from ReserveCalifornia that our reservations were cancelled. We have a 6 hour drive….hmmmm….
Hi Maralee,
We’re getting conflicting reports on whether Patrick’s Point State Park is closed or not. I recommend you call both ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) and Patrick’s Point State Park (707-677-3570) to confirm.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30388
How much are showers and how do you pay for them (coins, cash, credit card?) at Agate beach campground in Patrick’s Point
Hi Joan,
The showers are most likely paid for by tokens (purchased at ranger station/office). Not sure what they cost. You may try calling the park to find out at: 707 677-3570