Sinkyone Wilderness
Whitethorn, California · State Park
Sinkyone Wilderness is a remote, rugged area featuring stunning coastal views, dense forests, and sweeping meadows. It offers visitors a chance to explore diverse wildlife and experience the serene beauty of unspoiled nature.
Campgrounds
- Usal Beach Campground — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night · 35 tent sites
- Bear Harbor Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
- Wheeler Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
- Anderson Gulch Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
- Little Jackass Creek Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
- Orchard Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
- Railroad Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
- Needle Rock Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
- Streamside Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
- Jones Beach Camp — first come, first served · Year-round, first-come first-served; backcountry camps $5/night
Top trails
- Peter Douglas Coastal Trail — 4.4 mi loop
- Lost Coast Trail: Usal to Wheeler Camp — 19.9 mi one way
Visiting
Fees — Vehicle Day Use: $8.
Parking: Parking is available at three locations: Shadowbrook parcel, Needle Rock Visitor Center, and Usal Beach Campground. Fee information is not published on the official park page.. No dogs. Phone: 707-247-3318.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 43°F | 10.2 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 43°F | 8.8 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 44°F | 8.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 46°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 64°F | 50°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 0.5 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 52°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 47°F | 6.5 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 43°F | 11.2 in |
Top spots
- Needle Rock — POI
- Bear Harbor — POI
- Usal Beach — POI
- Wheeler Beach — POI
- Shady Dell — POI
- School Marm Grove — POI
- Little Jackass Creek Beach — POI
Coordinates: 39.9203, -123.9397. Official website.
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