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MENDOCINO WOODLANDS STATE PARK
MENDOCINO WOODLANDS STATE PARK
39350 Little Lake Road
Mendocino, California   95460

Phone: 707-964-7944
Reservations: 707-964-7944
The Mendocino Woodlands State Park is a year-round group camping retreat facility and environmental center nestled in the heart of the Redwood Forest, just Northeast of the town of Mendocino. A 720 acre park, the Woodlands offers three private group cabin camping areas, each with a large, well equipped kitchen, dining hall, cabins, showers and bathrooms. The camping areas can accommodate groups of 30 to 200.

Our peaceful, rustic setting creates a unique learning environment for personal growth, retreats, training seminars, dance, music, church, youth and nature study groups. Plan a full day of activities or let each day unfold at its own pace. Hiking trails, a large beaver pond, river otters, deer, fox and other natural amenities complete the "magic" of the Mendocino Woodlands.
History of the Area
Established in 1938, this park is located near Mendocino, California. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression era as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program.

The CCC used local redwood and Douglas fir to construct cabins, campgrounds and a dining hall within its boundaries. The aim was to provide recreational facilities for urban dwellers while preserving natural resources.

In 1947 it became one of four state parks operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation under an agreement with National Park Service until today.

It received recognition from UNESCO in 1983 when designated as World Biosphere Reserve due to its diverse ecosystem including old-growth forests home to various wildlife species.

Today it offers year-round camping opportunities along with hiking trails through dense forest areas providing visitors unique experiences amidst nature's beauty.

Camping
Individuals can enjoy the camp in three ways:
? Contact a group camp listed on the Uncommon Vacations page to see if you can join. Many groups are looking to expand their numbers and would welcome you.
? Become a Friends of the Woodlands volunteer for an inexpensive, fun-filled weekend. Help the Woodlands tackle a project for a few hours, and have the rest of the weekend to yourself. Meals and lodging included.
? Sign up for Fall Weekend Workshops on interesting topics such as herbs, wilderness first aid, and more.



Trails
- Big Tree Area Trail: A 2-mile loop trail, features a river and is good for all skill levels.

- Tish Tang Trail: This moderately difficult hike stretches approximately 6 miles round trip. It offers views of the surrounding forested hillsides.

- North Loop Nature Trail: An easy half mile walk that takes you through some beautiful redwoods in Mendocino Woodlands State Park.

- South Loop Nature Trail: Another short but scenic route at just under one mile long; it winds its way around several large trees and natural formations.

- Old Growth Redwood Hike (North & South): Two separate trails each about three-quarters of a mile long showcasing old growth redwoods throughout their routes.

- River View Trails : These are two different paths both offering stunning riverside scenery over an approximate distance of four to five miles respectively.

- Fern Canyon Scenic Trial : Approximately six-miles-long with moderate difficulty level, this path provides hikers with breathtaking canyon vistas filled with ferns and other lush vegetation.

- Lake Cleone Walking Path : Easy walking path circling Lake Cleone covering roughly two-and-a-half miles featuring diverse bird species along the lake shorelines.



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Directions
Mendocino Woodlands State Park is located north of the village in the redwood forest on Little Lake Road, about 150 miles north of San Francisco.

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