Manchester SP

State Park

Service Reduction Information
Trash Reduction – Removal of trash cans throughout the park. “Pack it In, Pack it out” signs posted. Reduction in the number of campground dumpsters and number of pickups.

Restrooms - Reduction in restroom cleaning and pumping schedule.

Park unit office closed.

The park has a beach, sand dunes, and flat grasslands, with nearly 18,000 feet of ocean frontage. The beach line curves gently to form a "catch basin" for sea debris, which accounts for the volume of driftwood found here. Five miles of gentle, sandy beach stretches southward towards the Point Arena Lighthouse.

One of the main attractions is the excellent steelhead and salmon fishing in the park’s two streams, Brush Creek and Alder Creek.

The park features a variety of coastal wildflowers, including sea pinks, poppies, lupines, baby blue eyes and blue irises. The park provides habitat for tundra swans. The San Andreas Fault runs into the sea at the park.

The park takes its name from the village of Manchester, which is located in Mendocino County on Coast Highway 1 about seven miles north of Point Arena.

This is an area of rich grazing lands flocks of sheep and herds of cattle which add a pastoral note to some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world.

Location/Directions
The park surrounds the town of Manchester; the beach entrance is ½ mile north of town on Highway One.

Seasons/Climate/Recommended clothing
Temperatures seldom rise above 72 nor dip below 50 . Rainfall is heavy from September to May, and morning and evening fog is common during the summer months. Strong winds prevail year-round.


Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Day Hiker's Trails Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos: Snowy Plover Protection	Manchester SP State Park Service Reduction Information Trash Reduction – Removal of trash cans throughout the park. “Pack it In, Pack it out” signs posted. Reduction in the number of campground dumpsters and number of pickups. Restrooms - Reduction in restroom cleaning and pumping schedule. Park unit office closed. The park has a beach, sand dunes, and flat grasslands, with nearly 18,000 feet of ocean frontage. The beach line curves gently to form a "catch basin" for sea debris, which accounts for the volume of driftwood found here. Five miles of gentle, sandy beach stretches southward towards the Point Arena Lighthouse. One of the main attractions is the excellent steelhead and salmon fishing in the park’s two streams, Brush Creek and Alder Creek. The park features a variety of coastal wildflowers, including sea pinks, poppies, lupines, baby blue eyes and blue irises. The park provides habitat for tundra swans. The San Andreas Fault runs into the sea at the park. The park takes its name from the village of Manchester, which is located in Mendocino County on Coast Highway 1 about seven miles north of Point Arena. This is an area of rich grazing lands flocks of sheep and herds of cattle which add a pastoral note to some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. Location/Directions The park surrounds the town of Manchester; the beach entrance is ½ mile north of town on Highway One. Seasons/Climate/Recommended clothing Temperatures seldom rise above 72 nor dip below 50 . Rainfall is heavy from September to May, and morning and evening fog is common during the summer months. Strong winds prevail year-round.	Park Features Icon Legend Max Camper Length: 30 Feet Max Trailer Length: 22 Feet Hours Call the park County Mendocino Region North Coast Telephone 707-882-2463 First-come first-served camping, contact the park directly for information. Operating Hours Call the park