“North of Point Arena at Manchester State Beach”
The Manchester Beach/Mendocino Coast KOA offers convenient access to the stunning Pacific Ocean, with various roads and an access trail leading to the captivating Mendocino Coast. This location harmoniously encapsulates the best of California, boasting proximity to two local lighthouses, Anderson Valley wineries, the charming village of Mendocino, and the awe-inspiring redwoods.While at the campsite, guests can indulge in a range of activities such as hayrides, ice cream socials, family-oriented events, wine tastings, and seasonal celebrations. The site provides amenities including bocce courts, a disc golf course, an expansive dog park, a communal campfire area, and a year-round hot tub. For larger groups or reunions, there are dedicated spaces like the Camping Kitchen, a recreational and gathering hall, along with organized activities.Additionally, Wi-Fi services are available with a nominal fee. The pool is heated and accessible from April 15 to October 15, and the maximum allowable pull-thru space is 65 feet. The hospitable hosts, Theresa Cannon, and a dedicated team ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all visitors.
Reviews of Manchester Beach - Mendocino Coast KOA
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Ratings Summary
Cell Coverage
Verizon 4G/5G
Confirmed by 4 users | Last reported on March 28, 2023AT&T 4G
Confirmed by 2 users | Last reported on November 19, 2023Loved the location! Our family of 6 had so much fun here for only one day. We hiked to the Pacific Ocean and build stick houses out of drift wood, we came back and the kids got in the heated pool while me and the hubs got in the hot tub. Later in the evening the camp does a community fire and a projector movie outside. We had fun roasting marshmallows and hotdogs over the fire. Lots of other families for the kids to play with. The drive to get here was breath taking. We drove up from the South through redwoods, then along the coast highway.
Hey, it’s a KOA. Busy. Crowded. Pricey, no privacy. Offers lots of activities for families and a pool as well being close enough for a nice hike to the beach. Friendly staff, Clean facilities, Plenty of showers and flush toilets. Very convenient for exploring the the fabulous Mendocino Headlands, Port Arena area and even Gualala. If you don’t expect “wilderness camping” it’s OK. We have a small camper. Wouldn’t want to be here during high season or in a tent.
Nightly Rate: $45.00
Days Stayed: 5
Site Number: ??
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
This is a very nice family campground. Sites are in a pine Grove so roads kick up a lot of dust.
Nightly Rate: $69.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: 49 and 52
We don’t love KOAs but this is a good one. We were there mid week which probably makes a big difference. We had a w/e site under huge old pines. The sites are big in this part of the park. The tent camping toward the beach is so pretty, and the dog run is big. The trail to the beach is great, but no dogs allowed on the beach itself. Wifi is spotty at best, cell not great either, even with a booster.
Nightly Rate: $50.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
AT&T 4G
There aren't many places to choose from on this stretch of the Mendocino Coast, especially during a pandemic (the state park campground was closed). We were there mid-week in May 2021. This KOA property is large and flat, has lots of trees, and the campsites large and well spaced. We chose a back-in full hook-up site on the northern edge of the campground, and found it to be very peaceful, especially as the occupancy rate was probably only about 50%. The roads are gravel, so there is going to be dust especially when the wind blows (as it does often). Did not use any of the amenities. Wi-fi coverage spotty and challenging.
Nightly Rate: $68.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: 50
Campsite doesn’t have much around it. Walk/drive to the beach. Fair condition. Bathrooms needed more attention. Wi-Fi nonexistent. Note: don’t pay for the outside Wi-Fi it doesn’t work much better than the KOA Wi-Fi.
Nightly Rate: $62.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 43
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
This was a great campground. Beautiful mature trees, no road noise, trail from the campground to the coast. There was a pool, a movie night for kids, an arcade, an ice cream social. Nice place for an overnight.
Nightly Rate: -
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
I would not stay here again. Not a great layout and very muddy. Additionally, the rate quoted did not include pet fees or wifi, they nickel dime you! Avoid unless you must. The best part of the experience was at night as you could not see anything!
Nightly Rate: $81.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
It was a rainy time, to be fair, but I have never ever seen so many potholes in a campground as I saw here. Every road and every driveway and every campsite was covered with water- and mud-filled holes. Unacceptable!
Third-party wifi was a bad joke--didn't work as advertised. At least I was able to get my money back for it.
The thing that pushed me past the edge though was the huge Go Brandon flag that a guy two sites down from me flew over his rig. I don't really care what a campground owner's politics are but it's unacceptable to me that they permit guests to advertise their personal BS like this. Left / Right or in between--keep it to yourself when sharing common areas with others you don't know. Shame on KOA for allowing this!
Nightly Rate: $57.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: 36
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon
Campground is ok, fairly quiet and sparsely populated when we were there in November. Prices are a bit high for what you get and they charge extra at check-in if you have a dog. Yes there is a dog park which is fine but charging extra feels like nickel and diming to me. Be aware that dogs are not welcome at the state park that is walking distance from the campground so if you want to walk your dog on the beach you have to drive to the next beach down the way. Sites are heavily treed so Starlink is not really an option and wifi also costs extra however I didn't try it so I can't report on the speed, AT&T service was spotty and slow. Site are grass, dirt and pine needles but our site was at least mostly level. The roads do turn into mud puddles when it rains but that didn't really bother us. The road access to this part of the coast is very narrow and windy so be aware of this if you're driving a larger rig. Google Maps may try to route you along MountainView Road but that is not recommended for trailer at all so you must access from the North or South only.
Nightly Rate: $65.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: 52
Cell Coverage Rating
AT&T 4G
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Manchester Beach - Mendocino Coast KOA
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- Sun - Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Max Length
- 65 ft
- Affiliation
- Kampgrounds of America (KOA)
- Sites Count
- 135
- Last Nightly Rate
- 65.0
- Lowest Nightly Rate
- 28.0
- Back In RV Sites Count
- 25
- Standard Tent Sites Count
- 43
- Pull Through RV Sites Count
- 35
- Longest Vehicle Length Reported
- 21.0
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