Our site conveniently had wood & kindling already, otherwise bring your own if you want a campfire. Makes you feel good and any one trashing beach feel stupid. I’m looking forward to hearing from them too. Road was mostly dry (haven't had rain for 1 month in the Bay Area, not sure about up here) but a few small patches of mud, nothing serious. Up to that point, it wasn't difficult. On the Usal Road segment we encountered one pickup truck north of Usal Beach; while on King’s Peak we saw no one until we arrived in Petrolia. 4. I talked to some rangers and they said they are working on a solution but obviously its too remote to patrol regularly. One family’s kids threw rocks at the elk, and the big group of young people left their campfire unattended. It worked out fine for me but the trick is arrive on a sunday and sleep on the beach! Been going each year but ever since the STATE DOES NOT PATROL it has gone to HELL! Includes driving directions, trail mileages, campground details, precautions, regulation and topographic features. The unpaved county road following the westernmost ridge line south from the King Range crosses Usal Creek near the Pacific coast, but the bridge may be removed during winter months. It’s a remote dark sand beach that’s over a mile long […], Anderson Beach is a hike-in beach in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Wow! Traction was not an issue. up to Shelter Cove, but don’t want to take the time off work if they have gates and roads closed. The trailheads start here, and on the opposite end at Needle Rock up north. Usal Creek, 9.7 miles (15.6 km) long, drains about 28 square miles (73 km Do you think Usal road is ridable on say a gravel or cross bike? Gary, it may be quieter out there now that the weather has cooled down and school is back in session. i would appreciate it! During the rainy season, it may be difficult, impassible, or outright closed. Then about 100 yards short of the intersection at Kenny, the road became too dangerous to continue forward. We drove into it for half an hour but it really was in terrible condition, with continuous deep ruts. Terrible road, campsites filled with litter and poo, and irresponsible people making the place dangerous. The road is narrow, with some pretty blind corners, so stick to the right, go slowly and be very alert for oncoming traffic. ‘ Kelsie, It sounds like you took the short road from the south up to Usal Beach, as opposed to John who was taking the long dirt road from the north. If you want to be 100% sure, get the number for the ranger station off their website and give ’em a call. Anderson Beach. As for the Rockport Campground, I couldn’t find any information on it either. There are no bathrooms so the there is fecal matter everywhere. Lost coast trail is amazing but overgrown and in pretty rough shape…would be fine for an experienced hiker. Only one of the beaches can be driven to and that is Usal Beach which has a campground and attracts Jeep groups in the summer months. I was thinking about a Nov. trip up from SoCal, but if it’s still Dodge City…….. Was there last weekend and most camps were taken. One the northern side (King Range) the topo lines are at 500' intervals and on the south side (Sinkyone) they are at 250'. I have been going to USAL since 1971 “was” awesome. This is located about 20 miles west of Leggett, CA. We were apparently naughty as we briefly drove around on Usal Beach, which was some 600 yards from our campsite. Hoping to spend a few nights at Usal beach but not excited about the reports of rednecks firing off guns and driving drunk through campsites. @Max: It’s been closed since November 2017. It’s an arresting landscape, with canyons, arches, tide pools, sea stacks, seasonal wildflowers, waterfalls, and dark sand … All roads, trails, camps, creeks, and locked gates in the NorCal redwoods region. It’s a long trek of about 13 miles on this meandering and undulating trail from Usal Beach to the visitor center. I’ve read that this gate can be closed for seasonal (mud!) Several yards past that there is a gate, which was open when we were there. In just the past decade, more and more adventurers have come to recognize Northern California's Lost Coast as the other jewell along California's coastline. We just spent July 4th weekend there and it was a nightmare. There was one family that made this an annual trip, otherwise we had the place to ourselves. Usal Creek is the southernmost drainage basin unbridged by California State Route 1 on California's Lost Coast. Speaking of infracting the regulations, the locals apparently like to party out here. I’m going to try to cover pretty much everything I know from my research and our recent visit to Usal Beach, Usal Road, Usal Creek, and Usal campground, with a side of Usal fries. 1. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use, Join our email list to get new information, events or other fun stuff. You know you have reached the campground area when you encounter the park sign which is posted with numerous warnings and regulations. Was planning on going midweek. We were there last Saturday and it was ridiculas. I was going to go there this week, but I’ll cancel. Background. There were still house foundations at Jackass Creek from the logging they did there in the early 1900’s. Jay, I believe it was confirmed that driving on the beach there was not allowed, and that the rangers will ticket if they catch you. This area of California is … If you have a capable four-wheel-drive vehicle (not just all-wheel-drive) and are up for the challenge, then this road trip is for you. The Lost Coast, Part Two: Usal Road & Beach, Guide to Northern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails (Wells), Backcountry Adventures – Northern California (Massey & Wilson), http://www.overlandnomads.com/2012/09/exploring-the-lost-coast-of-california-day-1/, https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/transportation/road-closures, Another Oregon Road Trip – December, 2015. If that's not you, then be prepared to turn around and go back the way you came. if i didnt make it clear, i meant to say that sunday night i was the only one on the beach and only a few were camping in the woods, they might live there for all i know. People were shooting guns throughout the night and racing there 4×4 trucks in the campground. The ranger was right about there not being much in the way of views too, but it’s otherwise a pretty drive. David, this is all very useful and helpful…I’d been picking my way through posts on a variety of forums; which was pretty laborious; and still picked up a lot of incorrect info…I’m looking forward to hearing about A&A’s trip there this weekend. On the coast south of the park, Westport has a couple more hotel and bed & breakfast options. Seasonal Road Closures I always see pictures of people doing so but I want to be safe. That is a 35 mile drive that includes 24 miles of rugged dirt roads that are impassible when wet and closed all winter. For those willing to take on the challenge keep in mind the following ( I visited on 1-1-2015: Pass it, and keep straight for about 80 yards and there’s another road on the left, and this one is very easy to miss. Nov 10, 2016 - Explore Lady Smith's board "Usal, California" on Pinterest. It was crowded, but I found a nice campsite out of range of most of the noise. There are several outhouses scattered around the camp area, so you can pick the least hellish one. Both roads are listed under trail section 4 in the Guide to Northern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails (Wells). So let’s start with the southern end. Gray whales pass by during the winter and early spring. The only people I met were normal backpacker types, and “flushable” amenities made the next morning a breeze. On the map, the thing labeled to the farthest right is where Google has helpfully labeled Usal Creek as “Usal Road”. It’s sad, it used to be a nice place. I’m not in a heavy duty 4 wheeling rig. Usal Campground is remote, and is one of the southernmost points of the Lost Coast. If you are not camping at Usal Campground, then you’ll need a hotel. This lil seaside community is right in the middle of the Lost Coast of Northern California. When my husband confronted them they state they are looking for cans? Conveniently, there’s a parking lot here if you’re planning on backpacking your way up the Lost Coast trail. NO CELL SERVICE meant the iPhones were useless…we did us the Back Country 4 Wheel write up and a DeLormee map book. Usal Beach is the only drive-in campground, as well as the campground furthest south in Sinkyone; it’s conveniently located near Highway 1. The trail meanders along the foot of high mountains in the King Range in southern Humboldt County and northern … Bring in your own water. Do yourself a favor and do not attempt this connector (if needed, connect to timber haul road 2 miles north of Usal where the road comes near the lost coast trail). We had a pair of trucks racing each other thru the camp ground 2 nights in a row. Our rig is a 2016 4Runner Trail Premium with all the bells and whistles (including KDSS)…but it is stock with just aftermarket tires (BFG AT KO2). We camped a ways away from the main crowd and found the fireworks to be entertaining, but not what we typically look for when heading to the back country. the beach requires more schlepping but if you pack light enough there is plenty of nice beach to set up camp, the ocean drowns out any other noise and its nice and peaceful. Very high risk of high-centering. I don’t think it was otherwise unsafe per se, unless you run over a sunbather or something. I wouldn’t recommend it without either a winch or some traction boards, but it wasn’t particularly difficult. Once in awhile we would run across a backpacker. It’s a nightmare when vehicles meet on the road. Usal Beach campground (Usal Camp on maps) is located at the southern end of the Sinkyone Wilderness ... We took Ettersburg Rd to Honeydew and then took Mattole Rd into the Humboldt State Forest. We ate our picnic at a delightful spot in the woods, then turned around and took the looong way round via Garberville and 101. One narrow paved road leads thru redwoods, due east to Redway & Garberville. For more info and a map of Usal Road, see the state park page. This state park is one of the most remote coastal stretches along the Pacific Coast of California. The camp sites were covered in garbage and the loud music and gun fire all night was riduculas! You pull off Highway 1 at about N39º 46.823′ W123º 49.894′,  where you are greeted with a variety of signs. I hear weekends are not a good time to go , with all the yay-hoos shooting guns and doing other dumb stuff but when I was there I was the only one ! Take that left and our site was the first one on the left, after maybe another 50 yards. Thanks very much for the road condition update, John. I will never go again. We saw Elk, Bald Eagles, two dead SUVs that were abandoned. There are fire rings at the sites. Usal Road (Mendocino Country Rd 431) is found 13 miles north of Westport or 14.5 miles southwest of Legget on Highway 1. It primarily a one lane dirt road that some real steep sections. I’d love to do this whole road sometime too. just returned to fort bragg from a drive on usal road from highway one to four corners. In partnership with RFFI and Usal Redwoods we will have a unique opportunity to ride on state, county and private RFFI/Usal … I would pick up & fill out an envelope, then pay a ranger if one happens to show up. Thanks for the update, Chris. Ruts and such would make this a problem for rental cars or other passenger sedans. To find get here, drive west on the paved Briceland Thorn Road for 28 miles from Garberville on Highway 101. Heading north from the campground area, it’s about another 19-1/2 miles until you reach pavement again at Four Corners, and the end of Usal Road. Part Three of our Lost Coast trip will be up next to wrap things up. The place has been destroyed. Just ran this this weekend from the South End to Four Corners. Watch where you walk, there iare piles of fecal matter everywhere. If massive redwoods, wild beaches, and rugged emerald mountains are your thing, then you'll love this overland adventure! Anyone know if Usal rd is open and if it is, what condition it is in? Good luck! Printed on waterproof plastic, folded. Sinkyone Wilderness State Park might be the best way to scratch this itch. Hope to miss all the fools. could any recommend any good surfing spots as well? I think there are a few squatters living there also. I'll be in northern California in about three weeks and am hoping to jump on Usal Road just north of Rockport on Hwy 1 and … But the light rain showers may have discouraged parties. Lost Coast Map from Wilderness Press, Northern California. The beach is in a small cove where Jackass […], Bear Harbor Beach is a small south-facing beach in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Usal Creek, 9.7 miles (15.6 km) long, drains about 28 square miles (73 km 2) on the Mendocino Coast … Has anyone been out there this fall? If its a holiday weekend or you can only make it friday/saturday night…i would say stay on the coast in mendocino. Looks like I won’t be staying at Usal Beach. I will be back later this summer and hopefully the whole rd will be open … and it too will be during the week …. I was just there this weekend. I park at the BLM lot and either carry my stuff down to the beach or sleep in the grassy area of the parking lot(I even pitched a tent back in the bushes there a few years back when rain threatened). I posted before this statement- “someday someone will get killed or really hurt” I am shocked why the state allows this, really wrong. We did see people using cell phones in Shelter Cove, so perhaps Verizon works there. Definitely a lot of partier type people who stayed up late lighting off fireworks. Maybe someone with a stronger stomach and less sympathy for their suspension could do it faster, but it wasn’t for us. We had zero AT&T cell/data reception the entire time we were in this area, and well beyond. I didn’t go last fall, but we are going this year. Maps / Information:. The entrance for Usal Road is easy to miss as there aren’t any markers aside from some yellow posts. Usal Beach Area map – click for full size. Hi there, thanks for the great post with really great info. The turn off is extremely easy to miss so it is recommended to use your odometer to gauge how close you are to Usal Road. Usal Road: CR 431 MP 6.26 – 24.30. We didn't make it further up Usal than the campground - we saw a recently fallen tree on the road ahead and decided to pass - … The top of the map represents map north. No description provided. 5. The Lost Coast is spectacular! 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