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# Manchester State Park

Mendocino · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeFacilities

### Manchester State Park: Manchester campground and environmental sites

Park-specific information

- [Manchester campground and environmental sites](https://caparks.org/parks/manchester-state-park)

The campground is closed for the season, with reopening anticipated for Memorial Day weekend 2027. The source separately states that environmental campsites are permanently closed; anticipated dates are not confirmation of reopening.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(707) 882-2463](tel:7078822463)

**Hours**: Call the park

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.9601&lon=-123.715)

## About Manchester State Park

Manchester State Park is listed in official public-land records for Mendocino, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Diving and snorkeling ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/diving-and-snorkeling)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Tent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesRemote CampingRV AccessParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailablePicnic AreasScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/manchester-state-park.md)

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