SINKYONE USAL HORSE CAMP Information

	SINKYONE STATE PARK
	Equestrian Trail Information
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Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Oroville, CA

Usal Beach Equestrian Campground

Horse Camp Coordinates: 39.83469, -123.84431

The rugged wilderness that once characterized the entire Mendocino Coast can still be explored and enjoyed in the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Since there are no main highways near the coast in this vicinity, the area has come to be called the "Lost Coast."

The Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is located along the southern boundary of the King Range National Conservation Area, this 7,500 acre park is primitive and managed as wilderness. Vehicle access and facilities are limited. Two county roads lead into the park; both are steep, narrow, and unpaved. Campers, recreation vehicles, and trailers are not recommended. During wet weather four-wheel drive may be required. Bring extra food and supplies in case you get stranded.

Camping: Drive-in camping is limited to Usal Beach Campground. All campsites are primitive (table, fire ring, pit toilet nearby, no developed water source). All camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). Self-registration facilities are located at the campground. Visitors are required to self-register and pay appropriate fees.

Horse Camping: Permitted at Usal Beach Campground, Needle Rock, and Wheeler. Trailer parking is limited to Usal Beach Campground and turnouts along Usal Road. Horses are permitted on most roads and trails except: the Lost Coast Trail between Wheeler and Usal, and Whale Gulch north to the park boundary due to safety considerations. Usal Beach campground is located in a meadow area close to the beach.

Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is located within "Bear Country". State Park regulations require that visitors store all food and scented items properly at all times.

Horse camping is allowed at Usal Beach Campground, Needle Rock, and Wheeler. Horses are not permitted on the Lost Coast Trail between Wheeler and Usal, and Whale Gulch north of the park's boundary.

Location / Directions
South end of wilderness - (Usal Beach): Approximately one hour north of Ft Bragg on PCH or 15 miles west of Leggett on PCH from Highway 101. Look for mile marker 90.88 on PCH. Turn north for approximately 6 miles onto unpaved, steep, narrow road.

ROADS MAY BE IMPASSABLE IN WET WEATHER.

Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
Summer 45-75 degrees. Morning and evening fog is common.
Winter 35-55 degrees. Rainfall up to 80 inches per year, mostly occurring between November and May.

Dogs: PROHIBITED on all trails, trail campsites, beaches and most environmental campsites. Permitted at Usal Beach Campground but must be on a least at all times and confined at night in a tent or vehicle.

Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

1600 U.S. Hwy 101 #8

Garberville, CA 95542

707-986-7711

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