Gerstle Cove - Salt Point State Park

We stayed in the overflow parking which was available at 5:00 on a Saturday. Beautiful views, nice rangers, very accommodating. We were so fortunate to find it. So many trails to explore.

The majority of the park is lovely with private campsites. Sites 20-23 should be considered a group site. Very disappointing - cars parked so closed to one another that if you opened you door fully you will ding your neighbor’s door. I will only return if I can obtain a site in 1-19.

Stayed February 13, and 14, 2020. My original reservation was for site 21. It was narrow, close to neighbor, sloped severely, was dark, close to the road, and I could get no cell service for Verizon even with a booster. This for 35$? Most of the more open better spaced sites are on the right when you first enter the campground loop. Staff let me move to overflow parking, basically a paved parking lot which slants downhill but at least it is open and you have a view of the ocean and is a good place to walk from. Good satellite and Verizon reception, only two other campers in the lot so this time of year not busy. Saw deer, turkeys, and I could hear seals.

Park gets 5 stars for day use and hiking opportunities. It’s beautiful Camp ground is situated in the woods with most of it shaded and damp. Upper loop portion (numbers above #15 is close to highway 1, so be aware of road noise. The kicker of this place is the possibility to pull your RV into the over flow lot. It has a gorgeous view on the coast and is first come first serve. Be aware of possible strong winds

We love this park. The campground has sites that are far enough apart, you feel you have some privacy. It's about 1/3 mile down the hill to the cove and great hiking trails! There is potable water, recycling, clean bathrooms, and enough of a ranger presence to feel safe. We stayed in a 24 foot travel trailer in late Oct, this year, and early Nov, last year. We can always count on this park to be just what we need!

Tent camped for 1 night. Very quiet area & sites spaced nicely apart. No showers but flush toilets & electric in the bathroom to blow up our air mattresses. $35 self registration in off season. Can not see the ocean but recommended for privacy.

A pretty good state park in California. I say that meaning better than some others I have been to at least.