Van Damme Sp Campground

Campsites are dry camping (no hookups) with potable water, flush toilets, coin-operated showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and food lockers provided. The park is accessible to RVs and trailers, though a temporary 10-foot-wide bridge limits access to some sites and requires maneuvering for larger rigs. Van Damme's trail system is exceptional. The 2.5-mile Fern Canyon Scenic Trail follows Little River through towering redwoods and a carpet of ferns on a relatively flat, stroller-friendly path. The Old Logging Road Trail connects to the unusual Pygmy Forest, where mature cypress and pine trees stand only inches to feet tall due to nutrient-poor soil. A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk loop allows visitors to explore this unique ecosystem. Beach access is directly across Highway 1, where visitors can launch kayaks in the protected cove, explore tide pools and sea caves, or dive in designated areas. The park's temperate climate features cool summers with morning fog and mild, rainy winters.