February 2014 Fort Bragg RV and Camping Report

 2014 February Fort Bragg RV Report - Sun and Showers

Hidden Pines RV Campground is getting calls about weather, RV camps and pricing. This RV camping report is for these callers and others wanting to know about  conditions in Fort Bragg California. Green grass shoots and new growth on some trees and bushes as birds eat red berries and fly under the influence. Camp sites, beach and town are all attractive and make for a nice visit. Enjoy these Pics I took this morning and call (707) 961-5451 for some free trip planning or to discuss an event you are doing this year. Pricing and location are very good $25 or $30 or $35 based on site and amenities with promo discounts for 2 or more nights. Location?  Only 1/4 mile from a sandy beach or to Fort Bragg. South 1/2 mile from Noyo Harbor.

 

Camping on the hill with view of the ocean.

Group Camp Fire Ring.

RV Space 33 Ready for Fun.

Camp 5 is a great value - $30 for this sunny, any size RV or camper site. Camp 5 - $55 gets you two nights. :0)

See ya soon and you use night the self Register office after 6 pm or call 707-961-5451 or register at the camp store before 6PM daily.

Fort Bragg 2014 RV Park Camping

Fort Bragg California, Hidden Pines Campground and RV Park, January 2014 Update... Enjoy Camping and the Beach - open every day. Call (707) 961-5451. 

January 2014 and dry weather in Fort Bragg California are good for RV traveling and camping but also a bit hard on the wild mushrooms. RV travelers and campers have enjoyed many days with clear blue skies in December and January and warm afternoons. Clear weather also has reduced our wild forest mushrooms that are a favorite at our store so this year so we are also selling walnuts now fresh from the harvest. So what shall I do on this clear warm day in Fort Bragg?  Enjoy some of these pics I took today at 1pm... and no worry, I have plenty of outdoor chores to keep me busy.

Great rates and EZ Check In - AT THE CAMP STORE or a self registration office located behind the store. Ask about the pricing for 2 or more nights, available at the camp store or by calling (707) 961-5451.

IF YOU CHECK IN AFTER 6PM - PLEASE USE OUR NIGHT SELF REGISTRATION OFFICE AND WE WILL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING :0)

PS THE BEACH HAS AN ACCESS TRAIL LOCATED JUST 1/4 OF A MILE FROM OUR CAMP STORE.

RV Park Fort Bragg October 2013 Abalone Hunt

Beach weeks are a great value. Enjoy Fall. Beach weeks are now on sale. Take a tour, call, or visit 10 am to 6pm every day. Yes We Are Open All Year :0)

  

Getting Big

8.99 Pounds - winner winner chicken dinner? 

October 3, 2013, the "Fort Bragg Big Red Abalone Hunt" is ending soon. Old and new friends arrive each October looking to find their last "Big Red Abalone" for a year. This year the largest abalone is 8.99 pounds, weighed at the camp market. This abalone also measured 10 inches, it was captured by Rob.  His "Big Red Abalone" may win the 2013 "Big Red Abalone Hunt", unless... someone brings in a 9 pound "Big Red" pretty soon. 



Jimmy found the second heaviest abalone so far, a 9.9 inch abalone that was 10 inches counting a barnacle, but after all... a barnacle is not abalone, so this one is a 9.9 inch abalone that weighs 8.2 lbs. and is in second place.

9.9 Inches plus barnacle?

4.75 pound abalone shell

                                                       

This shell weighed 4.75 lbs with no abalone in it, heaviest Red Abalone Shell weighed this year.

Compare anywhere to here, beautiful North Highway 1 around Fort Bragg, California is waiting for you to discover. Here the ocean, forest and mountains are bordered by Highway 1, Highway 101, Highway 20 and Highway 128. Each of these routes are pristine drives. Highway access on all edges of this region allow much to be visited easily.  Slow trips on twisty roads and/or hiking trails are popular excursions also. Extended visits happen often here. Camping with a Jeep, boat, Kayak, motorcycle or bike for exploring remote areas are good trips too.  Some ride a train through the redwoods or they spend a day at the botanical garden.  My point is this, there are many things other than "The Big Red Abalone", to discover here.

Getting Bigger

Each season provides a unique dimension. In spring many colorful wild flowers line the edges of amazing coastal forests. Summer grasses arrive with shades of red, yellow, and brown blending into dark green forests, or black rocky ocean cliffs near sandy beaches. In fall fair weather increases as the summer breeze and coastal fog yield to an increase of warm days with blue skies. December through February are mild and wet as winter produces wild forest mushrooms. This rainy season is lacking snow and ice as these coastal winter temperatures rarely freeze. As winter ends I like to visit rivers, streams, waterfalls, coves, beaches, ocean caves and tide pools as they explode with water and green shoots starting every March. As spring returns so do many animals and people as each season brings a new adventure.

:0) This part of the North Coast of the Pacific is amazing - I ask people who explore here, is it the most beautiful place on earth? People mostly agree that I do ask a good question and they enjoy discussing beauty they find here and comparing also to other places they've seen. :0)

    

September 2013, Fort Bragg RV Park Guests and Campers Enjoy Great Weather and Low Prices -

Site 10 September 2013

September 2013, Fort Bragg Campers and RV Guests at Hidden Pines Enjoy Good Weather and Great Prices, Scroll down for current prices :0) -  Hidden Pines RV Campground is located on highway 1 behind The Hidden Pines Campground Market. We are just 1/4 mile south of highway 20 - Go slow from highway 20 and use the center turn lane just after you cross the small bridge. Between 10AM and 6PM we will give you a map at the store so you can choose or find your site. After 6pm you will use the night registration office located behind the store.

Entrance From Highway 1 At The Camp Store 

Hidden Pines Campground
18701 N. Highway 1 Fort Bragg Ca. 95437
(707) 961-5451 or (916) 201-5726

Pricing, Map, Terms and Photos - FYI - Enjoy

Fall and Winter Rate Advance Sales -  

*Any Size RV or Tent - Sites 1 through 9

Price includes; 1 to 4 people, RV plus 1 vehicle, Table, Fire Ring, WiFi, Cable, Water, Electric, One RV Holding Tank Disposal per week :o)
1 Night $35 - 2 Nights $65 - 3 Nights $89 - 4 Nights $115 - 5 Nights $149
- 6 nights $159 - "Beach Week -7 nights $169" 2 weeks $299 - 3 weeks $429 - 4 weeks $549

*Any Size RV Only - Sites 10 through 39

Price includes; 1 to 4 people, RV plus 1 vehicle, Table, Fire Ring, WiFi, Cable, Water, Electric, Unlimited Holding Tank Disposal at the site :o)
1 Night $39 - 2 Nights $69 - 3 Nights $99 - 4 Nights $129 - 5 Nights $149
6 Nights $169 - "Beach Week -7 nights $189" 2 weeks $369 - 3 weeks $549 - 4 weeks $720

*Small RV or Tent - Sites A through E  

Price includes; 1 to 4 people, RV plus 1 vehicle, Table, Fire Ring, WiFi, only :o)

1 Night $25 - 2 Nights $49 -
3 Nights $69 - 4 Nights $89 -
5 Nights $99 - 6 Nights $109 - "Beach Week -7 Nights $119"

*Tent Only - Sites H,I,J,L,T  

Price includes; 1 to 4 people, 1 vehicle, Table, Fire Ring, WiFi, only :o)

1 Night $29 - 2 Nights $55 - 3 Nights $79 - 4 Nights $99 - 5 Nights
$119 -6 Nights $139 - "Beach Week - 7 Nights $149"

*Rates include 1 to 4 people, 1 RV, 1 vehicle, and sites 1 through 39; Electric, Cable, WiFi, & Water.

Add $5 per night or $15 per week for each; additional vehicle, additional person, a boat on a trailer, an extra trailer, or non aggressive breed pet.

Breaking any written or posted - rule at the campground is a valid reason to terminate any stay or visit without refund.
1) Fees for camp use and/or other services are paid and posted at the camp store or the
night office. All fees are paid in advance prior to using the camp site. Promotional rates
and/or discounts can be purchased in advance of your intended stay. A delinquent payment for any camp after a checkout date are charged prevailing daily posted rates. Free planning, scheduling, and promotional discounts are available at the camp store or call (707) 961-5451.

You are buying camp use and/or services in advance. Should your circumstances change or you want to change your plans for any other reason, your camp site purchase and reservation are not refundable. Please review your check in and check out dates when buying and only buy dates that you accept full financial risks for. If a camp site or service you purchased is unavailable on the date you were to use it, another camp site may be offered to you if available and you agree, or you may obtain a full refund.
2) On these camp grounds all persons comply with all laws; local, state and federal.
3) Campers or guests do not move any table or fire ring.
4) Pets are registered, on a leash, and not allowed inside a building or the pool.
5) No person may disturb the peace of another person, including loud noise or other behavior. No inebriated or drunken behavior permitted at any time. From 10 pm to 10 am quiet enjoyment is more stringent, to allow quiet campfire conversations and/or sleep.
6) People at Hidden Pines Campground may not infringe or hamper another person from acting within their legal rights.
7) Any use of a firearm, bow, sling shot, air gun, or any other weapon, is prohibited at Hidden Pines Campground.
8) Management may terminate campground use by any camp or person causing any hindrance related to the operation of a safe, clean, quiet, and peaceful campground.
9) Minors are supervised by an adult," within visual range" and all people drive slowly - "5mph".
10) All camps obtain a trash key from the camp store and deposit only their camp site related trash into a proper trash or recycle container. On most days a key is available between 2pm and 6pm at the store. Thank you...

RV Camp Dinner - Albacore For Dinner Or Lunch?

Fish camp? Albacore fishing in Fort Bragg is very good right now. RV travelers and campers enjoy their fresh caught Albacore for dinner and lunch. Hot meals, cold salads or sandwiches made from fresh caught Albacore is the way to go this weekend on the North Coast of California, in Fort Bragg. Happy Labor day from Hidden Pines RV campground located 1/2 mile south of  Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg Landing - My dinner's cooking now - here is a picture to enjoy.

Fort Bragg RV Park and Camping August 2013 - Labor Day

Labor Day - RV and Camping WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU CONSIDER calling for free planning and Advance Sales - Holiday sites are available from $69 to $109 per night plus tax  Site can include 1 to 8 people or pets :0). We have full and partial service sites for RV, Tent, vehicles, trailers, campers, Vans, and non aggressive people or pets.

Call

(707) 961-5451.

Albacore, smoked or BBQ?  The first albacore for a guest here was caught about 30 miles from Noyo Harbor last week, on August 17, 2013.

August through November offer increased clear weather and warming from decreasing wind and fog. The kids are back to school and now the adults come to camp. Abalone, Albacore, and Ling Cod for divers and fishing people... oh ya... Dungeness Crabs too :0)  Hikers, kayaks, jeeps, bikers, horse back riders, and train riders come too during these fair weather days on the North Coast of the Pacific Ocean. Consider exploring these most beautiful forests and seashores during our warming season before winter rains. Makes old kids feel young again. Camping and RV vacations are very affordable. 

August 2013 RV Camp - Fort Bragg RV Park - Hidden Pines Campground

Camp fire or beach walk? - Try both.  - August 2013 Fort Bragg - RV Camping with EZ 1/4 mile walk to a sandy beach.  Wi Fi - Cable - Hot Showers - Public Rest Rooms - Camp Store - Combine tents and RV camps for events; tables, fire rings, water, power, with areas for tents, pets, toys, boats family and friends. Delivered firewood, propane, ice... plus private pool - well priced.

    Treadwell Camp - July 2013 - Camps 7 - 8 - 9 - Night Picture FYI - :0)

Treadwell Camp - July 2013 - Camps 7 - 8 - 9 - Day Picture FYI - :0)

Fish Camp 14 :o) July 2013

    Biggest Spear Fish Through July 2013 - 28 pound Ling Cod speared by Rob Winn 2013 :0)

      Three 10 Inch Abalone by Rob Winn - Largest 8.99 pounds - 1st place through June 2013 -         :0) -  Hidden Pines Campground - Big Red Abalone Hunt.

Please scroll and enjoy more 2013 photos :0)

Fishing July 2013 - RV Camp 1/2 mile from Fort Bragg Landing & Noyo Harbor - Salmon - Ling Cod

Hidden Pines Camp and RV Park is less than a mile south of Fort Bragg Landing, Noyo Beach and the boat harbor. Located at 18701 North Highway One, Hidden Pines serves many Fort Bragg Landing customers. The Campground offers showers, rest rooms, fish cleaning station, and $5 boat parking. July 2013 - Salmon and Ling Cod. Note Cover photo - Rob Winn - 28 pd. Ling Cod - Spear Fishing. June 2013 - he also caught - BIG RED ABALONE - 8.99 pounds - over 10 inches in length.

July Fireworks Noyo Beach -

July 2013 Pre-Firework Beach Fire On Noyo Beach -

Halloway Family - Baby Nevaeh Enjoys First Firework Show On Noyo Beach July 2013.

July Heat Wave - FYI - Spring Green Turns Brown - Come See.
PS - 50 Amps Are Available At Camps 30 - 31 & 32.

Site Map >>>>>>>>>>

Ask about advance sales for 3 nights or longer.

For 1 or 2 nights give us a courtesy call then come camp near a sandy beach. The beach is a 1/4 mile walk from the Camp Store FYI...

The fishing boats, boat launch and harbor are 1/2 mile north of our Camp Store. The Dive Shop is 1/4 mile south of the Camp Store.

Enjoy Diving, Fishing, The Skunk Train, Horse Rides on a beach, Great Hikes, or The Botanical Gardens. All are within 2 miles from the Camp Store.

If you come after 6pm please use EZ Self Registration Located at our Night office behind the Camp Store with 1 night Camp Rates available $30 to $40 - Call for details. We will see you in the morning.

Summer 2013 Fort Bragg - Camping RV Travelers Enjoy Beach, Fishing and Abalone Diving At Hidden Pines Campground -

Blaisdell Low Tide Abalone Picker Family Camp May 2013.

Fort Bragg RV and camping trips are a great joy for divers and fishermen, who come for Abalone, salmon and summer beach fun in 2013.

Fire Fighters Rock Picker Abalone Camp May 2013.

The pool is open and now the beach is warming up fast. May and June feature low tides with fun holidays for campers and RV travelers who cruise to Fort Bragg and stay here at Hidden Pines Camp ground for a few days or maybe a week or more :0)

Zane Family Abalone Kayak Camp June 2013.

Enjoy pictures as you scroll our blog and note, the largest 2013 Big Red Abalone on our scale this year is over 8 pounds... That is a big abalone.  Salmon, rockfish, and abalone are all in season. July will close for the abalone but fireworks and a salmon festival make up for that. Now is a great time to come to the coast. Blue sky and warm temperatures often now including yesterday and today.

Mark Rhodes Big 8 pound Red Abalone - May 2013.

A recent hike up Fern Creek Trail was a great afternoon for only eight bucks.  The hike we took was 4.6 miles and a real delight through a pygmy forest, banana slugs, exotic plants, and a great waterfall too. These pictures turned out ok but see it yourself only 3 miles south from Hidden Pines Campground and if you like you can ride your bike 3.3 miles on the trail and to the trailhead too.

Fern Creek Flowers June 2013.

Fern Creek Bike Trail June 2013.

Fern Creek Pygmy Forest June 2013.

Fern Creek Banana Slug June 2013.

Fern Creek Waterfall June 2013.

Please scroll the rest of the blog. Perhaps this coastal region is the most beautiful place on earth?

Fort Bragg - May Flowers - Salmon & Abalone - RV & Camping 2013

May 2013 RV trips and Camping trips in Fort Bragg are good at Hidden Pines Campground.  Camp 8 caught a limit of wild salmon this month on their first try with Captain Tim.  Camp 33 found the biggest Red Abalone of this season in May among Hidden Pines Campers, 10 inches and 7.27 pounds. Spear fishing and Scallops are open too :0) Mothers day weekend offered a free tour at the 60 acre Botanical Garden, just 1/3 mile south of Hidden Pines Campground. The warmest days are in the mid 70s now and spring showers have made a beautiful landscape.  Memorial Day weekend has a bonus low tide this year, minus 1.9 - a real treat for rock pickers and tide pool fans. Hidden Pines will open the pool Memorial Day weekend and it is scheduled open through September 2013. Holiday or weekend travelers may wish to consider using advance sales from June through September. Advance sales are available only for three days or more and are at promotional rates, without refund or cancellation policies. All other sites are sold on a first come first serve basis at the camp store, from 10 am till 6 pm - After 6 pm EZ self registration is available for night travelers on selected and posted sites, behind the camp store at the night office.

Ice Plant Flowers & Background Daisies = Hearty Friends.

Flower Power - Daisy Patch - May 2013

Spring Camp 9 - May 2013

Spear Fishing Open May 2013 - Rock Fishing Closed :0)

Biggest Abalone 2013 - May 7.27 pounds - Rob Winn

Big Scallops. Compared to a 10 Inch Abalone Shell - May 2013.

RV or Camp 2013 Fort Bragg - Flowers - Salmon - Abalone

Camping and RV enthusiasts benefit this year from spring showers in Fort Bragg California.  The Mendocino County 2013 spring showers were a perfect recipe as high temperatures climbed into the mid seventies last week. The weekend forecast now for the first weekend in May predicts high temperatures to reach 85 degrees F < :0) The flowers are blooming and the Botanical Garden is 1/4 mile south of the camp ground. Summer is drawing near. Salmon fishing... has just begun. Abalone divers... enjoyed a great weekend last week with calm seas and good visibility. Blue sky and short sleeve shirts are now common sights during the day in Fort Bragg. Evening brings fog floating over the trees and good times visiting around warm camp fires.

Campers at Hidden Pines can order wood delivered to their camp for eight bucks per bundle or twenty dollars for the value load. Ice is delivered also, 10 pound bags are $2.50 from the camp store.  The indoor pool will open the last week of May 2013. The pool room has a hot shower, a great way to start or end any day. Spring vacations are available from $100 to $180 offering a full seven night stay.  Summer vacations are $150 to $225 for a full seven night stay and these are very popular. Group events are featured at Hidden Pines with a variety of camps that can be combined for 20 to 100 people. Call Mike, if you want to know more or for free planning on your group event.

April 2013 pics :0) Enjoy...