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Camp Candy Cap - Coastal Paradise

Hosted by Richard · Fort Bragg, California

4 sites · RV, Tent · 12 acres

95%

11 reviews

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A little haven of warmth and relaxation.

★ ★ ★ AS SEEN ON YOUTUBE ★ ★ ★ OUTDOOR CHEF LIFE — Taku Kondo has cooked at our fire pit. CATCH N COOK CALIFORNIA — Kevin Smith, PhD archaeologist and one of the best foraging instructors in the state, hosts classes here. NICK KRATKA — the one and only! Over 12 acres of coastal pine forest steps from the Mendocino Coast. Tall, wind-sculpted trees hung with lace lichen. Huckleberry, salal and fern underfoot. Duff so soft you can hear the fog move. This is a coastal botanical garden. What you get is a working coastal forest and as little as we can manage between you and the place. Four camping zones, each named for a mushroom that grows here, spread apart for privacy and connected to Candy Cap Meadow — the fire pit, the bathhouse, and the middle of camp life. THE SAUNA Come in cold off the headlands, stoke up the woodstove and let the heat of the redwood sauna work its way into your bones while the fog moves through the pines outside. There's a hot outdoor shower and a composting toilet in the same bathhouse. Water on the property is non-potable — bring a gallon per person per day. You're a short walk from MacKerricher State Park. The Haul Road runs along the bluffs for miles in both directions — flat, paved, and one of the best coastal walks in California. Tide pools at Laguna Point. Harbor seals hauled out on the rocks. Glass Beach and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are both a few minutes down the road. Camp Candy Cap is a Wilderfolk property. Local instructors run hands-on classes through the season — reading the forest, mushroom identification, coastal foraging, tide pool ecology, primitive skills and more. No experience needed. Classes book separately from your site. Visit the Wilderfolk site to learn more about classes. GOOD TO KNOW -Tent camping only — no RVs or trailers. Vehicles under 25 ft, two axles. -No hookups, water or electric. -Bring your own drinking water. The tank on site is non-potable. -No pets, service animals excepted. -Campfires allowed in the communal pit. Firewood for sale on site. -Kids welcome. Under 8 camp free but count toward site headcount. -Gate stays locked — arrival instructions come after booking. -Pack it in, pack it out. -Everyone signs a use agreement before arriving. We Belong Outside.

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Yellowfoot Nook

100%

(6)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft

The most intimate zone. A small, sheltered clearing tucked into the trees adjacent to the main meadow for up to 6 guests with 2-vehicle parking. Perfect for a couple, a family or a pair of friends. Named for the yellowfoot chanterelle (*Craterellus tubaeformis*), which fruits in carpets along mossy trails here in late fall. Amenities Included With Every Booking **Wood-burning sauna** — The centerpiece of the property. Stoke it up after a day of exploring the coast and sit in the heat while fog rolls through the pines. This alone is worth the trip. **Hot shower** — A proper hot shower in the trees. Not a sun shower bag. Not a trickle. A real shower. **Composting toilet** — Clean, well-maintained, private. **Communal fire pit** — The evening gathering spot. Firewood available for purchase. **Overlander and vehicle-camping friendly** — We welcome overlanders, roof-top tent rigs, and vehicle campers. Drive in, park at your zone, and camp right from your vehicle. 2-axle only. Educational Experiences Camp Candy Cap is also a nature education property. We offer guided experiences led by local expert instructors who know this coast deeply. These are booked separately and are completely optional — but they're the reason a most of our guests book with us. Available programs include wild edible foraging and identification walks, coastal foraging, bushcraft and survival skills, fire building, plant identification, birdwatching, tide pool ecology, and catch-and-cook experiences where you harvest your own meal from the land or sea and cook it over an open fire. No experience needed. Our instructors meet you where you are.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Reishi Grove

88%

(4)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft

A family-sized zone beneath a dense, beautiful pine canopy, accommodating up to 6 guests with 2-vehicle parking. Cool and sheltered even on warm days. Named for the reishi mushroom (*Ganoderma*), the glossy shelf fungus you'll find growing on stumps throughout the property. Amenities Included With Every Booking **Wood-burning sauna** — The centerpiece of the property. Stoke it up after a day of exploring the coast and sit in the heat while fog rolls through the pines. This alone is worth the trip. **Hot shower** — A proper hot shower in the trees. Not a sun shower bag. Not a trickle. A real shower. **Composting toilet** — Clean, well-maintained, private. **Communal fire pit** — The evening gathering spot. Firewood available for purchase. **Overlander and vehicle-camping friendly** — We welcome overlanders, roof-top tent rigs, and vehicle campers. Drive in, park at your zone, and camp right from your vehicle. 2-axle only. Educational Experiences Camp Candy Cap is also a nature education property. We offer guided experiences led by local expert instructors who know this coast deeply. These are booked separately and are completely optional — but they're the reason a most of our guests book with us. Available programs include wild edible foraging and identification walks, coastal foraging, bushcraft and survival skills, fire building, plant identification, birdwatching, tide pool ecology, and catch-and-cook experiences where you harvest your own meal from the land or sea and cook it over an open fire. No experience needed. Our instructors meet you where you are.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Lobster Meadow

100%

(1)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 25 ft

A sun-dappled clearing surrounded by bishop pines, with room for up to 9 guests and 3-vehicle parking. Open and social — great for groups of friends, families, or multi-vehicle overlander crews who want space to spread out. Named for the lobster mushroom (Hypomyces lactifluorum), a bright orange-red wild edible found in these woods. Amenities Included With Every Booking **Wood-burning sauna** — The centerpiece of the property. Stoke it up after a day of exploring the coast and sit in the heat while fog rolls through the pines. This alone is worth the trip. **Hot shower** — A proper hot shower in the trees. Not a sun shower bag. Not a trickle. A real shower. **Composting toilet** — Clean, well-maintained, private. **Communal fire pit** — The evening gathering spot. Firewood available for purchase. **Overlander and vehicle-camping friendly** — We welcome overlanders, roof-top tent rigs, and vehicle campers. Drive in, park at your zone, and camp right from your vehicle. 2-axle only. Educational Experiences Camp Candy Cap is also a nature education property. We offer guided experiences led by local expert instructors who know this coast deeply. These are booked separately and are completely optional — but they're the reason a most of our guests book with us. Available programs include wild edible foraging and identification walks, coastal foraging, bushcraft and survival skills, fire building, plant identification, birdwatching, tide pool ecology, and catch-and-cook experiences where you harvest your own meal from the land or sea and cook it over an open fire. No experience needed. Our instructors meet you where you are.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Entire Property - Private Buyout

RV/tent site · Sleeps 25 · Vehicles under 25 ft

This is your opportunity to have an entire coastal property to yourself, your family and your friends. This booking time will be carefully considered before booking. Please have an event plan ready. Events such as weddings, birthdays, commitment ceremonies, etc may be possible with careful planning. Please contact us on the website for any such events. Amenities Included With Every Booking **Wood-burning sauna** — The centerpiece of the property. Stoke it up after a day of exploring the coast and sit in the heat while fog rolls through the pines. This alone is worth the trip. **Hot shower** — A proper hot shower in the trees. Not a sun shower bag. Not a trickle. A real shower. **Composting toilet** — Clean, well-maintained, private. **Communal fire pit** — The evening gathering spot. Firewood available for purchase. **Overlander and vehicle-camping friendly** — We welcome overlanders, roof-top tent rigs, and vehicle campers. Drive in, park at your zone, and camp right from your vehicle. 2-axle only. Educational Experiences Camp Candy Cap is also a nature education property. We offer guided experiences led by local expert instructors who know this coast deeply. These are booked separately and are completely optional — but they're the reason a most of our guests book with us. Available programs include wild edible foraging and identification walks, coastal foraging, bushcraft and survival skills, fire building, plant identification, birdwatching, tide pool ecology, and catch-and-cook experiences where you harvest your own meal from the land or sea and cook it over an open fire. No experience needed. Our instructors meet you where you are.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Reviews

95% Recommend11 ratings · 11 reviews

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· July 2026

Amazing Getaway - Camp Candy Cap

Tent ·

Yellowfoot Nook

Richard has created an amazing campground in a beautiful location. I booked Yellowfoot Nook for my wife’s birthday, and we had a fantastic stay. The amenities were a huge plus: a clean composting toilet (plus a spotless portable toilet), a hot shower, sauna, and a communal kitchen with a sink for washing dishes. We also loved picking fresh wild huckleberries on the property, which my wife turned into delicious pancakes. Even though our site was between the other campsites, it still felt private and cozy. The large communal fire pit was a nice place to relax in the evenings. The campground is just minutes from Fort Bragg but feels completely secluded once you turn off the main road. Also about 5 mins away from a Safeway! Richard’s directions were clear, and his recommendation to try Noyo Fish Company’s fish and chips and fish tacos did not disappoint. A short walk also leads to stunning coastal bluffs with incredible ocean views. We chatted with Richard and he’s got big plans for the site! We’re excited to see what he’s got in store for the place. We highly recommend Camp Candy Cap to anyone looking to enjoy Fort Bragg while escaping the crowds.

Penuel Josh B.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· July 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Lobster Meadow

It's clear this property is a work of love for Richard. The bathrooms, shower, sauna, and kitchen prep area were kept in great condition. The grounds weren't crowded and since there was only 1-2 other groups there we felt safe to let the kids roam and explore the common areas on their own.

Lisa S.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· July 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

Reishi Grove

It was great. It had nice hot showers and a sauna to use. The toilet situation was a little unique but it wasn't bad at all. They had a compost toilet which took some work to use but overall had all facilities needed. They also had a communal kitchen for you to cook as well as a campfire which was great for chilling and stargazing. Super chilly during the night so if you book bring layers and something to keep warm during the night.

Ethan P.

1 month on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· July 2026

Amazing location with some upgrades

Tent ·

Reishi Grove

This was a great spot to camp, and especially awesome for a large group. I reserved the small site for me and my 1 friend and Richard placed us in the large site as an upgrade which was beautiful and pretty secluded. The kitchen area, sinks, clean bathrooms, lights, and well stocked fire pit were huge pluses to our stay. The location also could not be beat, being an easy 10 minute walk to a beautiful beach cliff side emerging from a pine forest. However, the sauna was more of a warming hut, and there is no available dumpster for trash, which was a bit of a drawback consiering the cost of the total site. Yet, again if you are with a large group, this is the spot!

Elijah V.

2 reviews

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· July 2026

16 ft car ·

Yellowfoot Nook

My wife and I really enjoyed our two nights at Camp Candy Cap. Our host, Richsrd is a mushroom fan whose favorite is Candy Cap, which grows on the grounds. Richard is dedicated to serving his guests who get treated to a fire circle, clean bath house and sauna, and outdoor kitchen. His advice about dining and things to do was spot on (eg, dinner and a hot tub.) Each site has plenty of space so it’s quiet. It’s a short walk to the headland overlooking the Pacific. Since and it’s near a cell tower so device can get on line.

Mark G.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

Wonderful Experience

20 ft truck camper ·

Yellowfoot Nook

Such a beautiful and peaceful property! My husband and I loved spending several nights here. Excellent location just minutes from town, but felt completely secluded in the lush forest. The drive in is majestic! We were greeted by friendly deer in the morning and enjoyed riding our bikes down the path to watch the sun set over the ocean at night. Our host Richard was very kind and easy to communicate with. The bathhouse is clean & well equipped - we especially loved warming up in the large cedar sauna! We hope to come back again.

Nicole S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

A magical spot!

Tent · With kids ·

Reishi Grove

We really lucked out when we stumbled upon Camp Candy Cap. Everything one would want is already there and Richards vision for the future of the camp has us excited for what's to come. Fort Bragg can be blustery and cold and this trip was quite windy. Luckily the campsites are protected from the wind by gorgeous coastal trees. The cold was readily dealt with by the wood burning sauna, warm showers, and cozy communal fire pit. Beach access was a short walk down a beautiful and well maintained path. The camp bikes made for a quick ride to the coastal cliffs and beach that we had to ourselves. The cooking area was clean and the sink and running water for washing dishes was a great amenety. The restrooms were clean and stocked. We had the joy of exploring the grounds with Richard and his enthusiasm for learning about the surrounding nature was contagious. The kids had plenty of safe places to explore and had a blast. We will definitely be going back!

R G.

3 reviews

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· June 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

Yellowfoot Nook

The location of Camp Candy is very convenient for access to the Ocean, Tide Pools and Beaches. Richard was very helpful with local tips on where to go and what to do. We stayed in Lobster camp which was open and sunny and had great protection from the wind. We had bikes which made for easy travel to the beach and along the bike trail. I would highly recommend this camp!

John R.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2026

Best Camp!

Tent ·

Reishi Grove

Richard has built an amazing camp! It is spacious, private, and beautiful. His craftsmanship is unmatched with a beautiful bathroom, shower (perfectly hot), and sauna. The communal spaces are great as well, with hammocks, kitchen, and fire pit. Best hip camp I’ve stayed at by far. I highly recommend. Plus a short walk down to the beach and bike path. A perfect spot!

Emrad R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2026

20 ft rooftop tent ·

Yellowfoot Nook

We had a wonderful time camping at Camp Candycap. Richard is a conscientious host and his property is stunningly beautiful. We fell asleep to the sound of crashing waves and woke to grazing deer and bunnies.the property is a short bike ride to Glass Beach and into town and is well appointed with a sauna, communal kitchen and hot shower. We will definitely be back!

David S.

2 reviews

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· March 2026

Camp Candy Cap is a treasure!

Tent ·

Yellowfoot Nook

We had heard that this area was a hidden gem in Northern California, and we weren’t disappointed. We really needed a couple of weeks to take everything in, but the biggest, most wonderful surprise was the friendliness and hospitality we encountered EVERYWHERE, starting with our wonderful host, Richard. His love of this place is contagious. Camp Candy Cap is really amazing. The perfect blend between a vehicle campground a hike-in primitive site. The property is well off the beaten path, which is a great thing. Just have confidence that you’re in the right place if you’re arriving by night. It was just my wife and I this trip, to celebrate her birthday, but we have every intention of planning a larger family gathering here. It is absolutely perfect for that. The quiet! That sky! The amenities include a great community kitchen with loads of space, tables, and running sinks (not quite for drinking though). Super hot showers and the sauna is a real treat after the temperature drops. There is currently one restroom located near the communal area, so you might want to bring along a portable one for your group if you decide to stay in one of the meadow camps. Unfortunately (but also understandably), there is only one main fire pit for all to use. Not a problem for us as we decided to camp right next door. Richard gave us so many great recommendations. Bring bikes if you can (or borrow some from Richard’s supply) and take the haul road in any direction. Spectacular!

Chris D.

2 reviews

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Fort Bragg, Mendocino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Camp Candy Cap - Coastal Paradise

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