Mendocino Magic

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Family-friendly getaways at a 600-acre former logging camp
Five minutes' drive from Laytonville; 40 minutes to the Pacific coast
Reservoir, creek, forests and lake beach; watersports available

Planning a getaway in the Golden State? Escape to the wonderful world of Mendocino Magic, a vast 600-acre property where you're free to explore shimmering lakes, winding creeks and lush forests at your leisure. Once a logging camp, then a commercial fishing facility, Mendocino Magic is now a well-preserved natural environment that's great for a range of camping trips, whether you want to go back to basics or find some slightly more fancy outdoor accommodation. Located inland near the small town of Laytonville and roughly 40 minutes' drive from the Pacific coast, the property has a very laidback atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for those seeking seclusion as well as guests who are keen to connect with fellow travelers the old-fashioned way. Adults-only and family-friendly campgrounds are available, depending on who you'd rather mix with, and there are plenty of more secluded spaces if you’d rather spend some time alone. There's a good range of amenities here, including a spacious central shared kitchen with a large propane grill and smaller charcoal grills, plus plenty of seating space. Down at the reservoir, there's also scope for watersports, with kayaks and floatables available to hire, as well as swimming and catch-and-release fishing.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Portuguese

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Location

Mendocino Magic

3000 Branscomb Road

Laytonville

California

USA

95454

Directions

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles PST (GMT-08:00)

GPS

39.66202°N
-123.52411°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Mendocino Magic is about 10 minutes' drive from Admiral Standley State Recreation Area, a large hiking area with 45 acres of native Californian redwoods deep in Mendocino County. For further exploration, you might like to head a little further afield to see the flora and fauna at the Angelo Coast Range Reserve, where Douglas firs, Olympic salamanders, black bears and flying squirrels can all be seen. The nearest beaches are in DeHaven (roughly 40 minutes away by road), home to spacious stretches of sand and lots of opportunities to go out surfing or sailing. Driving up and down the scenic Shoreline Highway is an excellent way to spend the day if you want to see more of the ocean, with highlights including the historic town of Fort Bragg (approximately an hour and 10 minutes). For another impressive drive, head north to Humboldt Redwoods State Park (an hour and 20 minutes), home to the far-famed Avenue of Giants and some of the tallest and oldest redwoods in the state.

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Does Mendocino Magic have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Mendocino Magic dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Mendocino Magic? Mendocino Magic is about 10 minutes' drive from Admiral Standley State Recreation Area, a large hiking area with 45 acres of native Californian redwoods deep in Mendocino County. For further exploration, you … Read more