Mackerricher State Park park
Mackerricher State Park
Some of the top reasons to visit Mackerricher State Park include its scenic hiking trails, wildlife viewing opportunities, and stunning ocean views. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as fishing, kayaking, surfing, and birdwatching.
One of the park's main attractions is the Ten Mile Beach Trail, a 6.5-mile hike that offers stunning views of the coastline and passes through several different habitats. Other notable points of interest include the Laguna Point Boardwalk, which provides panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding bluffs, and the Seal Rock Picnic Area, which is a popular spot for watching seals and sea lions.
Interesting facts about Mackerricher State Park include its history as a former lumber mill site, with remnants of the old mill still visible in some areas of the park. Another notable feature is the park's collection of historic buildings, including the 1886 Frolic shipwreck site and the 1916 Union Lumber Company Store.
The best time of year to visit Mackerricher State Park is during the summer months, when temperatures are mild and the weather is typically sunny. However, visitors should be prepared for foggy conditions and cool temperatures in the morning and evening, particularly along the coastline.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Mackerricher State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomo Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jug Handle Creek Farm Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Redtail Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| South Bend Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| South Fork 3 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| South Fork 2 Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Mackerricher State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Mackerricher State Park
What can I do at Mackerricher State Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Mackerricher State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Mackerricher State Park.