Abalone and RV Park Camping, Fort Bragg California

Joe and Allen are First in the water.

August 26, 2012 Fort Bragg California, the day is warm, clear and bright. A flat sea as the Pacific Ocean lived up to her name. We swam where we liked and basked in the sun.

Borg likes these diving conditions, Aug 26, 2012.

These abalone are each over 8.5 inches... but only 1 is over 5 pounds.

(o: No Fog Today :o)

The Big Red Abalone, are a good reason to camp or RV in Fort Bragg California. Hidden Pines Campground diver Mike, aka "Fort Bragg Borg"... is having much fun with other divers this year, as they are swimming wherever they please. Today offered warm weather, flat seas, clear skies, and high visibility. Big Red Abalone provided the reward for a very pleasant afternoon dive. Abalone dinner at Hidden Pines Campground after the dive was fantastic. The big dipper is now shining brightly, as I post the blog and  photos for your pleasure. The abalone photos also show some reasons why Fort Bragg Borg insists upon weighing abalone. Three abalone each 8.5 to 8.75 inches, had weight that varied from 3.39 pounds to 5.20 pounds. Five to six pound Big Red Abalone are a great catch, with six to seven pound Big Red Abalone often found too, when diving in Fort Bragg, California.

Abalone Pack

Abalone Packing is good exercise.

Gathering sea glass, in Fort Bragg California.

Happy Camper, Hidden Pines Camp Site H, is having fun in the sun

This 8.75 inch Big Red Abalone weighs 5.2 pounds and makes a good dinner for four.

Keep Big Red Abalone cool on ice, but dry in baskets.

Three abalone all 8.5 inches to 8.75 inches. Weight was from 3.39 pounds to 5.2 pounds.

Borg - Allen - Joe - Bill - Aug 26 2012.

Back at Camp 4:30 Pm :o)

This Big Red Abalone 8.5 inches 3.39 pounds is dinner for two.

Camp Fort Bragg A Good Deal

October camping in Fort Bragg means warm, clear weather with fresh salmon and tuna. Hidden Pines Campground has a great deal on a week at the beach, for your camping pleasure. RV sites are available from $125 to $160 for an entire week. That includes your water and electric! Tent sites are available from $95 to $105 for a full 7 night vacation. Hidden Pines Campground is located on the coast hwy 1/4 mile south of Fort Bragg city limits, it is less than a mile from Noyo harbor where there is fishing, or a mile from the Skunk Train ride, or 2 miles for horse back riding on the beach, and only 1/2 mile from shopping, dinner and the theater. Take a stroll through the Botanical Gardens which are located 1/2 mile south of Hidden Pines Cam[pground. Each of these activities are fun and they are a simple chore from Hidden Pines Campground. Each sunset can be viewed on a sandy beach after an EZ walk from your camp, "walk about 1/2 of a kilometer from the camp store - and you're on the beach". The camp market has the best price in town for propane only $2.89 per gallon on this date, the ice is only 20 cents per pound and coffee, tea, or sodas can be enjoyed for a buck. Watching NFL Football on Sunday in the game room, with a fun camp BBQ - playing Foosball - and shooting pool are common in the fall. Enjoy some art, buy a Georgia Pacific saw blade, for 5 bucks you take a private swim in an indoor pool and enjoy a hot shower... Camp dinners for guests are only $9 and after noon plates can be arranged for $6 and yes sportsmen can share some of their catch with the staff... who are happy to prepare it. I have recently enjoyed salmon, albacore, ling-cod, rock fish and abalone.

 PS - Wood bundles are 6 bucks, so don't buy a box of wood at Safeway for $18 - LOL - The camp store is open daily 10am to 2pm and again from 4pm to 8pm for a convenient check in and check out.

For Reservations call 707-961-5451  - Have fun :)

Labor Day 20010 Fort Bragg Ca. Hidden Pines Campground

September 2010 - Labor Day weekend at the beach. To all who made it to the beach and for all of us wishing we were there too... happy holiday. The weather on the north west coast offered no hurricane as did the north east coast this year, so weather in the west remains better for camping and travel. Many people visit from far off lands,  it is a good thing when their travel is not hurt by weather or other troubles. Hidden Pines and Fort Bragg remain a great destination. Aside from good weather, low crime, great food, and  a spectacular coast line... the abalone season fall crab season are offering a great start on my favorite season at the coast. September through November at Hidden Pines are the best times of the year to visit.  I  hope to visit with you and yours on the beach real soon..
Mike Jaeger -

Salmon Fishing Season Remains Open Fort Bragg California

Good news for salmon fishing and campers. Fishermen are booking reservations at Hidden Pines Campground located only half a mile from Noyo Harbor, in Fort Bragg, California. The salmon fishing season remains open in 2010. Unlike 2008 and 2009 this year fishing and camping on the spectacular north coast of California will incude salmon, a real treat for northern California anglers. At Hidden Pines Campground, we are looking forward to adding this healthy treat to the menu. Abalone, scallops, salmon, lingcod, red snapper, and pacific halibut, all wild and living in the clear cool waters around and near to Noyo Harbor. No long boat rides hear as in some areas. Many of our sportsmen bring their boats and set up camp for a week or more,  receiving a great rate of $180 for an RV camp or $120 for a tent site. There are some small fees for extra vehicles, pets, boats, and extra guests so call ahead to make your plans. Good fishing to all my friends, and future friends also.  Mike Jaeger live 5-16-2010.