Call the park for operating hours and group arrival schedules.
Mendocino Woodlands State Park
What is open now?
- Parking lots.
- Day use areas.
- Trails.
- Special events as directed by the guidelines in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
- Limited individual cabin camping is available. Please contact hipcamp.com or mendocinowoodlands.org for more information.
Recreate Responsibly
Protect yourself, family, friends and your community by following these prevention measures:
- Know Before You Go – Prior to leaving home, check the status of the park unit you want to visit to find out what restrictions and guidelines are in place. Have a back-up plan in case your destination is crowded. Stay home if you are sick
- Plan Ahead – Some restrooms will be temporarily closed to keep up with cleaning schedules. Bring soap/hand sanitizer.
- Play It Safe – Find out what precautions you should take when exploring the outdoors, especially if this is your first time visiting the State Park System. Learn more at parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips.
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Be COVID-19 Safe– State Parks continues to follow guidance provided by the California Department of Public Health:
- Fully Vaccinated Persons: Face coverings are not required in public outdoor settings.For indoor public settings, such as museums and visitor centers, all vaccinated individuals are to self-attest that they are in compliance prior to entry.
- Unvaccinated Persons: Face coverings are required in indoor public settings such as museums and visitor centers.
- Leave No Trace – Leave areas better than how you found them by staying on designated trails and packing out all trash. Do not disturb wildlife or plants.
Phone Number
(707) 937-5755
Park Hours
Dogs Allowed?
No
Driving Directions to Mendocino Woodlands SP
From the town of Mendocino on Hwy 1, turn onto Little Lake Road and proceed E out about 5-1/2 miles to the end of the pavement. Bear right (see sign) and follow the gravel road (Road 720) about 3 miles to arrive at the Mendocino Woodlands Camp.Online reservations are not available for this park.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
Lodging
Alternative Camping
Hiking Trails
Historical/Cultural Site
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Family Programs
Geocaching
Restrooms / Showers
Drinking Water Available
The Mendocino Woodlands State Park is a year-round group camping retreat facility and environmental center nestled in the heart of the Redwood Forest, just Northeast of the town of Mendocino. A 720 acre park, the Woodlands offers three private group cabin camping areas, each with a large, well equipped kitchen, dining hall, cabins, showers and bathrooms. The camping areas can accommodate groups of 30 to 200.
Camping for Individuals: Individuals can enjoy the camp in three ways:
- Contact a group camp listed on the Uncommon Vacations page to see if you can join. Many groups are looking to expand their numbers and would welcome you.
- Become a Friends of the Woodlands volunteer for an inexpensive, fun-filled weekend. Help the Woodlands tackle a project for a few hours, and have the rest of the weekend to yourself. Meals and lodging included.
- Sign up for Fall Weekend Workshops on interesting topics such as herbs, wilderness first aid, and more.

- Mendocino Woodlands Camp Assoc. (Environmental Science Camp)
Location/Directions
Mendocino Woodlands State Park is located north of the village in the redwood forest on Little Lake Road, about 150 miles north of San Francisco. View Map
Seasons/Climate/Recommended clothing
The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.


