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The best camping in Tolowa Dunes State Park, CA

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Discover the diverse habitats of Tolowa Dunes State Park. 

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Tolowa Dunes State Park adventure.

Top-rated campsites near Tolowa Dunes State Park

Coastal Forest Farm Camp

1. Coastal Forest Farm Camp

97%
(116)
1.6mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 1 site
Coastal Forest Farm is a 13-acre family farm. The farm is complete with a seasonal pond, open pastures, and a forest. The forest includes ferns, a variety of mushrooms (please don't touch them unless you are knowledgable about mushrooms), flowers, and mossy-covered old-growth Sitka trees. At night you can hear the sounds of the ocean nearby and the frogs in the forest.
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Lower Lake Farm Camp

2. Lower Lake Farm Camp

96%
(178)
1.9mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 4 sites
Our little farm has full hook-up sites with septic, great water, 30 amp electric, WiFi. We are located halfway between Brookings, OR and Crescent City, CA near the Wild and Scenic Smith River, Tolowa Dunes State Park, Lake Earl Wildlife Area, and Kellogg Beach (1.3 miles from camp) on the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful redwoods and Jedidiah Smith State Park are just minutes away. So many outdoor activities available nearby; Kayaking, swimming, surfing, fishing, hiking, biking, horse riding, bird watching, beach combing, and all the outdoor activities you can imagine. The farm animals are friendly, they love goodies and scratches (kitchen scraps, and Shiloh the horse loves carrots and apples!) Kids should be accompanied by an adult. Please close gates behind you!
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Redwood Retreat

3. Redwood Retreat

97%
(393)
2.7mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 1 site
We acquired the property in 2015, out-competing a logger who wanted to cut the grove for timber. We want the redwood grove to show the value of trees preserved in their natural state. You are helping us do that by staying in our woods!
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Ossia Village Farm

4. Ossia Village Farm

98%
(337)
2.9mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Ossia Village Farm is a 5-acre collaborative and ever evolving farmstead with big visions, lots of passion and willingness to try the untried. Explore the emergent veggie and flower gardens, stroll through meadow pathways, pick abundant hydrangeas, feed the farm animals and search for turtles in the duck pool, or take a moment of quiet meditation in the patch of redwoods onsite. Ossia is playful base camp for adventures to the river, redwoods and ocean beaches. Amenities include flushing toilets and shower in the bathhouse, drinking water, shared electric hot water kettle, mini fridge, charging ports and charcoal grill at the hospitality center (bring your own stove and dishes), and a communal fire pit.
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Ravens Roost

5. Ravens Roost

100%
(10)
4.9mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 1 site
Welcome to our glamping site in the heart of the redwoods in Crescent City, California. Our site shares a property with a cozy cabin and an RV area, with beautifully maintained gardens as a shared space. The glamping site offers its own parking, outdoor area, and a unique bathroom housed in a converted vintage horse trailer. Enjoy modern comforts with a flush toilet, hot water shower, clawfoot tub, and sink. Your private outdoor space includes a firepit, dining area, hammock, and swinging sofa. Experience the serene beauty of the redwoods while enjoying all the comforts of home at our unique glamping retreat.
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Redwood Meadows RV Resort

6. Redwood Meadows RV Resort

94%
(53)
7.8mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 7 sites
Del Norte's Premier RV Park Welcome to Redwood Meadows RV Resort, your gateway to the Northern California coast's stunning redwoods and scenic shorelines. We offer spacious RV sites, cozy tent spots, a yurt, and comfortable studio apartments, all perfectly situated near Northern California's amazing attractions, including Redwood National Park and the pristine Smith River Wilderness Area.
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Redwood Meadows RV Resort

7. Redwood Meadows RV Resort

92%
(12)
8.2mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 5 sites
Del Norte's Premier RV Park Welcome to Redwood Meadows RV Resort, your gateway to the Northern California coast's stunning redwoods and scenic shorelines. We offer spacious RV sites, cozy tent spots, a yurt, and comfortable studio apartments, all perfectly situated near Northern California's amazing attractions, including Redwood National Park and the pristine Smith River Wilderness Area.
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Free Your Mind Camping

8. Free Your Mind Camping

91%
(116)
11mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to the Wild West Coast! Where the mountains meet the sea. The campground is remotely located on private property and perfectly located for excursions to the Pacific Ocean, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and the Pacific Coast Ranges and mountain lakes such as the Devil's Punchbowl, Buck Lake, and Raspberry Lake. Relax and free you mind while camping on 120+ acres of private property under starry skies with almost no light or noise pollution. You are not alone on the mountain as other people live here in the wild. You only have access to the campground and a nearby pond. A locked gate with code access. The road to get there is two and a half miles up the mountain, the first mile is paved and the other mile and a half is gravel. The road is maintained by the county and used daily by others that live and work here. In the surrounding area you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, birdwatching, and countless other outdoor activities. French Hill Trail is a few more miles up the mountain road. The campsites have picnic tables and fire rings, and campers are provided with 5 gallons of potable water. An outdoor, COLD-water Artesian shower, out in the open mountain air with the wild things and an outhouse with a compost toilet are also provided. Bundles of firewood are available for an extra charge when you book your campsite. The campsites are set within a deciduous and pine forest at about 1913 feet in elevation. There is a pond on the property, but its purpose is for wildlife habitat ONLY, so water activities are NOT allowed. NO swimming, NO fishing, NO boating, NO trapping, etc. The wild things live here! The property owner has a dog, three cats, and a menagerie of yard birds such as turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. They do make noise! Kirk has lived off-grid for over twenty years and holds a wealth of information about the Gasquet/Del Norte County area. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the property is that it has had documented Sasquatch encounters over the past twenty years that have been published in "Tribal Bigfoot" (D. Paulides 2009). Kirk can tell you about his experiences with this and other phenomena on the property.
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Smith River Retreat

9. Smith River Retreat

99%
(175)
12mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
This beautiful spot on the Smith River was once an old mining claim. The property boundaries actually go half way out into the river. The present house was built in 1957 and has been remodeled a few times since. The host retired from teaching 12 years ago and spends much of her time improving the landscaping and gardening, while playing with her giant Shiloh Shepherd.
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Azalea River

10. Azalea River

95%
(40)
13mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 1 site
When you think of clean water, what do you see ? Prepare to be spellbound by the otherworldly colors and lucidity of the wild and scenic Smith River. Enjoy peace and tranquility while swimming in your own exclusive, private swimming hole. You may see four point bucks crossing the river, otters playing along the rocky banks and black bear gorging berry bushes while birds, ducks and dragonflys abound. This quasi resort provides a quaint, off grid tiny house with everything you need to feel comfortable but it is not The Four Seasons Hotel. The 1.5 quiet, secluded acres is detached from a world of artifical stimulation and crowds and is ideal for a couples getaway or small families. Entertainment is provided by means of a covered porch to observe the true residents: the wildlife.
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Camp Jade River

11. Camp Jade River

96%
(301)
14mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
The rugged terrain of far northern California is one of the few mostly untouched places left to retreat to. Come dwarf yourself under the magnificent giant redwoods and be struck with awe by the mesmerizing jade colored Smith River. The property is a mere 20 minutes from some of the world's tallest trees. Come check out Stout Grove, a rarely crowded gem of the Redwood National and State Parks. The grove is a part of Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park which is the least developed and most impressive park of the four. From your campsite you will have a lovely view of a large bend of the Smith River. It boasts impressive runs of chinook and steelhead, and is host to many other native species. Keep an eye out for bear, mink, and otters! And secure any food or attractants at night. Our property gives you the chance to disconnect from daily life and recalibrate. Use our site as an extended getaway for some peace and quiet, or a launch point to the variety of local attractions. 
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South Fork Road Camp Cedar

12. South Fork Road Camp Cedar

90%
(10)
14mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Our property is located in a small subdivision of Rock Creek, it’s settlement of about 25 to 30 permanent residents, located about 7.5 miles up the S. Fork Rd. from the confluence of the south and middle Forks of the Smith River. , it is only a short (15-20minute) drive from the Hiouchi visitors center, and close to all the Redwoods at the Grove of Titans, Stout Grove and Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park, steps away from the South Fork of the pristine Smith River . Escape to your own secluded sanctuary nestled along one of Northern California’s most pristine waterways — the South Fork of the Smith River. Tucked away in Rock Creek, just 7 miles up scenic South Fork Road from the South Fork Bridge, this off-grid retreat offers the perfect blend of rugged nature and essential comforts. There are neighboring properties, we are located on Cedar Street private Road that is adjacent to the S. Fork Rd.. We have a small cabin with a bathroom inside and a sink. We leave the door open for you so you can use it whether you’re attending, pulling in your RV/camper. Public river access located at Sand Camp (1/2 mile down the road) and throughout the river system. No direct public access to river from this property. 🎣 World-Class Fishing — River is very close to the Campsite • Summer: Chase wild cutthroat trout in crystal-clear flows • Fall / Winter: Experience world-class salmon and steelhead fishing that draws anglers from across the country 🏕️ Site Details • Tent camping or RV pull-through available • On-site structure with sink and running cold water • Septic hookup and water hookup available for RVs • Off-grid property — bring your generator • Extremely private and secluded setting 📍 Location & Nearby Adventures Just 30 minutes from Crescent City, you’re perfectly positioned to explore: • 🌊 Kayaking on the Smith River • 🌲 Old-growth Redwood forests (Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park) • 🥾 World-class hiking trails • 🏙 Quick access to Crescent City and Brookings, Oregon Great place to unwind for a couple of nights, get away from the hustle and bustle as this is off grid and there is no self service. You’re welcome to bring a generator. Your pets are more than welcome, and you can make nice campfires at night under the stars.
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Mystic Forest Campground

13. Mystic Forest Campground

98%
(1085)
20mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Mystic Forest is a small, family-run campground between Klamath, CA, and Crescent City. We have 50 acres of beautiful forest sprinkled with redwood trees. We have restrooms, showers, a game room, a mini golf course, horseshoes, and a half-mile trail. We are pet-friendly. At the office you can find some grocery and redwoods souvenirs. Our laundry facility will be closed indefinitely for repairs starting on August 10th.
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Terwer RV Park

14. Terwer RV Park

94%
(578)
26mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 52 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Terwer RV Park, a family-owned campground tucked near Klamath Glen on California’s beautiful North Coast. This little park has been welcoming campers for more than 40 years, and our family is honored to help carry it into its next chapter. My husband and I, along with our two young children, are working to keep the simple charm of Terwer alive while making thoughtful improvements along the way. Around here, we like to call it Klamath’s Best Kept Secret. Terwer RV Park is the kind of place that is getting harder to find. It is simple, peaceful, and full of old-fashioned campground charm. We are not a luxury resort, and we do not try to be. What makes this place special is the open space, the quiet mornings, the scattered trees, the fresh coastal air, and the slower pace that makes you want to sit outside just a little longer. The Klamath River is just over the levee, only a short walk from camp. It is a beautiful place to fish, swim, explore, or simply sit and enjoy the water. The river is known for salmon and steelhead fishing, and a valid fishing license is required. During peak fishing season, especially in August and September, you may hear early morning activity from guests heading out to the river. We are located about 4 miles off Highway 101, close enough to be convenient but far enough away to feel tucked away from the rush. Wildlife is common in the area, so please secure your food and trash at night. There is so much to explore nearby. Guests love visiting Redwood National and State Parks, Trees of Mystery, Klamath River Jet Boat Tours, coastal viewpoints, hiking trails, biking routes, and quiet places to wander among the redwoods. A few things to know before you book: * Firewood is available on site. * Cell service can be spotty depending on your carrier. Free Wi-Fi is available and reaches most of the campground. * Electric vehicle charging is $20 per charge and must be arranged ahead of time. 50 amp service is limited, and guests must provide their own adapters. * Well-behaved pets are welcome. * Kids, laughter, bikes, campfires, and simple outdoor fun are always welcome. * We offer dry camping, 30 amp sites, and 50 amp pull-through sites. * Late arrivals are okay. If you plan to arrive after 10:00 p.m., please text us before 9:00 p.m. so we can send check-in instructions. Terwer RV Park is rustic, peaceful, and easygoing. It is a place to slow down, breathe in the fresh air, walk to the river, and enjoy the kind of camping that feels simple in the best way. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Redwood River Retreat

15. Redwood River Retreat

100%
(12)
26mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 1 site
Redwood River Retreat is located at Terwer RV Park in Klamath, California, and is surrounded by the beauty of Northern California’s redwoods. The property blends the peace of nature with the comforts of modern amenities, offering guests a place to relax and explore. The park is just a five minute walk to the Klamath River, where guests can launch a boat, fish, kayak, or simply sit and enjoy the water. Back at the property, evenings are often spent around the fire pits under a sky full of stars, with the sound of the river nearby. Picnic tables and outdoor seating areas make it easy to gather for meals and conversation in a natural setting. Heated showers and restrooms are available on site for added convenience. Wi-Fi access, fresh linens, and other essentials are provided so guests can travel light. Firewood is available for purchase, and help is always close by with on-site assistance and your hosts only a message away. When you are ready to explore, the surrounding area offers unforgettable experiences. Redwood National and State Parks are minutes away, with trails that wind through some of the tallest trees on earth. Trees of Mystery provides a scenic gondola ride with sweeping views of the forest. Crescent City’s beaches and lighthouse are a short drive west, and the Klamath River is right at your doorstep for fishing and paddling. Local dining includes Steelhead Lodge for comfort food on weekends and Forest Café or the Log Cabin Diner for hearty breakfasts. The property is currently being remodeled, which means each stay will only get better as improvements continue. Redwood River Retreat offers the chance to enjoy the simple pleasures of campfires, fresh air, and river life, all while keeping your packing light.
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Wildlife Glamp

16. Wildlife Glamp

93%
(30)
35mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 3 sites
Located in the beautiful Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon, we offer children and families an interactive environment to learn all about nature as well as recreational activities for everyone to enjoy! The Glamp is located inside the Wildlife Preserve and is suitable for gentle nature experiences. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon. Furnished Glamping tents provided for visitors.  Beautiful view, access to the river, family activities, visit the Butterfly Pavilion and Mini Golf Nature Discovery Trail.  Hot shower, kitchen, drinking water, microwave, refrigerator, propane grill, electricity are all in the shower/kitchen facility and battery or solar lights in the Glamping tents.  One mile from downtown Cave Junction with restaurants, markets and stores. Forty five minutes to Oregon Caves National Monument.  Easy access to multiple hiking trails in the Siskiyou and Klamath National Forests.
Cedar Bloom

17. Cedar Bloom

98%
(3129)
36mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 46 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual women's gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,200 women in just two weeks on the land. Our beautiful forested land is located in Southern Oregon, in a small town off the 199 Redwood Highway. The land which we call home is 100 acres of beautiful protected forest and sits upon a mile of the Illinois River. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. This is our home and we are happy to share it with you!
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420 treehouses

18. 420 treehouses

100%
(10)
36mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 2 sites
We are just 10 minutes down the road from the world famous Out’n’About treehouse treesort. The TokinTree is a satellite treehouse of Out’n’About. Our guests are welcome to Out’n’Abouts amazing breakfast buffet for a small fee of $15/person. They also offer zip lining , horseback rides, white water rafting, massage, and some craft classes for additional fees. We are 45 minutes from the oregon caves national monument, an hour from the redwoods. We are surrounded by mountains that offer many beautiful hikes of all levels. Nearby you can find amazing swimming holes in the pristine Illinois and smith rivers.
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Redwoods Bend Retreat

19. Redwoods Bend Retreat

95%
(155)
39mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
The Redwoods Bend Retreat is a place to get away from it all. Located on the Yurok reservation right on the Klamath River just outside Orick, CA, we are "off the grid", through a Redwood forest and over a mountain down into the Klamath River valley. We have a 5 acre meadow, and orchard with 50 trees, peaches pears, apples, cherries, plums, pluots, apricots and grapes. We are right on the Klamath river. It's a great place to come and recharge your internal batteries. There is no cellphone service and none of our sites have internet service. Our Main House was built in 1952 and retains the flavor of the 50’s. It houses a kitchen, dining hall, a living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Our log-built Lodge overlooks the Klamath River with 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, bathroom and wrap-around covered porch. Our Pumpkin and Blue Cottages. They are close to the double Yellow Shower house and toilets, and they have hot and cold running water, a propane cooktop, and a wood stove for heat. We do NOT have refrigeration, and our solar batteries or generator provides us lights at night. Campers who use our Cottages may use their own sleeping bags, but we have beds with mattresses and pillows and clean bedding. We also have an Upper Barn bedroom and half-bath rental. Our two-story Riverview Yurt appeals to folks who want a full kitchen, a private shower and flush toilet overlooking the Klamath river from our 50 x 50 foot upper deck. Luscious to sit outside and watch the river flow by during the day, and to let the water lull you to sleep at night. For families (up to 8), folks who like to fish, or old friends who just want a very special get-away. Each of our six campsites have a picnic table and a fire pit. Our Maple River, Grotto River and Pepperwood River sites overlook the gorgeous Klamath River. Our Morning Meadow, Orchard Meadow, and Deer Meadow sites are close to our 5 acre meadow where blacktail deer graze in the evenings. We have a Yellow double Shower House with two separate sides, each with a toilet, sink and shower and on demand hot water, so folks don't have to wait. There's also a new Camp Shower at the corner of the orchard for our campers, along with two outhouses for camper use, one at the bottom of the road down to the meadow, and another in the woods just past Deer Meadow Camp. We see lots of wildlife; silver foxes, a bald eagle and a family of river otters downstream, vultures, blue heron, occasionally an osprey will fly overhead clutching a freshly caught salmon and call to each other to brag about it! There are rare sightings of timid black bears who run from humans, but sometimes can be seen grazing in the meadow with the black-tail deer. We're surrounded by old logging trails made by the lumber companies 80 years ago when they clear cut the old growth redwood on our side of the mountain, and now it's completely reforested with 200 ft tall Doug Fir, Madrone, Cedar, Oak, other pine species and Pepper wood trees, and we have written permission from the Green Diamond company to allow guest to hike on their adjacent properties.
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On The Rogue

20. On The Rogue

96%
(52)
41mi from Tolowa Dunes State Park · 3 sites
Take a moment to unwind and breathe in the refreshing saltwater air while you enjoy the stunning view from the deck overlooking the mouth of the Rogue River, as the sun slowly descends into the warm, vibrant sky. Just a few minutes' walk will take you to stunning sandy beaches where you can witness a range of local wildlife and observe fishermen at work. Take in the breathtaking view of the luscious green mountains towering behind the picturesque Patterson bridge. We take pride in offering a clean and well-maintained space for your RV, complete with a community bathroom and shower, a washer and dryer, and ample room to park. If you have a boat, our seasonal private docks are available for an additional moorage fee, and we even have a fish cleaning station to prepare your catch of the day. Other community amenities include ice, picnic table, and outdoor seating area. During your stay, unlock your Inner adventurer with these top activities: -Savor local flavors at nearby restaurants -Reel in some fish with a guided fishing trip -Jetboat up the river for a thrilling ride -Soak up history at the museum -Sightsee your way to stunning views -Gaze up at the twinkling stars and embrace the tranquility of the night sky.
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Tolowa Dunes State Park camping guide

Overview

About

When a place is known as the spot “where the redwoods meet the sea”, you are kind of expecting something extraordinary. And, friends, the Tolowa Coast does not disappoint. Moving towards the sea, Tolowa Dunes State Park, just south of the Oregon border, covers 5,000 acres that include some of California’s most exquisite wetlands, and encompasses ocean beach, river, open/vegetated sand dunes, wooded ridges, in addition to the wetlands. The native people who lived on the land, the Tolowa Dee-Ni, survived for thousands of years on the rich abundance of plant and wildlife, and the park is situated on their ancestral grounds. Literally hundreds of species of plants and animals call the Tolowa Dunes home, and a days hike easily takes you along wild, untouched Pacific shoreline, past the dunes that give this park its name and protect the ecologically diverse wetlands, by the largest estuarine lagoon on the west coast, and through coastal forests and meadows blooming with flowers found nowhere else in California. The Tolowa Dee-Ni referred to this land as the “Center of the Universe”, and we think, after spending some time here, you can’t help but understand why.

When to go

The prime time to visit Tolowa Dunes State Park is during the summer months, with temperatures ranging from the 60s to 70s. Winter brings cooler days and the bulk of the annual rainfall, making it less ideal for outdoor activities. Plan your visit between June and August for the best weather and vibrant wildflower displays.

Know before you go

  • Check the latest park conditions at www.parks.ca.gov/incidents for any closures before your visit.
  • Day use areas are open from sunrise to sunset, perfect for a full day of exploration.
  • While dogs are allowed, they are not permitted on trails, so plan accordingly.
  • Remember to pack layers, as coastal weather can change quickly.
  • Accessible features are available; visit the park's website for more information on accessibility.

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