Reserve your camp site early for the best availability. Star gaze from the rolling hills of the Mendocino forest, kayak on our private Reservoir, and show off your BBQ skills with included campground amenities. We offer tent camping, RV & Car camping, luxe furnished tents, and cabins for your stay. This unique sprawling 600-acre property is home to the largest privately-held reservoir in the North Coast region, perfect for swimming and catch & release fishing. Mendocino Magic is a camping, fishing, wedding and outdoor events destination in inland Mendocino county, Northern California, just a few miles off Highway 101 in the heart of the Emerald Triangle. If you teach k-12 and would like to bring your classroom to Jug Handle contact us about special rates and our immersive nature education programs. We also provide a supportive learning environment for nature education for disadvantaged youth during the school year. Nature stewardship is central to our non-profit mission and as an organization we are engaged in many nature restoration projects throughout Mendocino County. Our Mission: We offer a welcoming and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds to explore nature and connect with the natural word. Our site has lots of nature trails, is peaceful and beautiful and just a 5-minute walk to Jug Handle Beach and the Jug Handle Preserve. Our 33 acres include a native plant nursery, community gardens, forests, meadows, and nature trails. We also offer three lovely cabins, which have power and access to a shared kitchen and bathroom with a hot shower. Each site has two picnic tables, a fire ring, parking for two cars and plenty of space for your tents.

We offer 11 unique campsites with plenty of space and privacy.

Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center is a nonprofit with a five minute walk to Jug Handle State Reserve, Jug Handle beach and the Ecological Staircase trail.

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