Manchester State Park

Mendocino County, California · State Park

A remote coastal state park near Point Arena with miles of driftwood-strewn sandy beach, dunes, and grasslands, offering camping, hiking, fishing, and abundant birding and wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Campgrounds

• Manchester State Park Campground — first come, first served · Seasonal, typically open late May through early September (e.g., May 22–Sept 2, 2026); closed rest of year · 41 tent sites

Top trails

• Manchester Beach Trail — 2.4 mi out & back
• Manchester State Park Walk — 1.6 mi out & back
• Davis Wetlands Trail — 2.0 mi one way
• Manchester Beach Walk — 1.2 mi out & back

Coordinates: 38.9844, -123.7067.

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