Needle Rock Beach
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About Needle Rock Beach in Whitethorn, California
Needle Rock Beach is near the Needle Rock Visitor Center at Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. From the visitor center walk back on the road a bit to the old wooden building and follow a trail north down the bluff and you’ll see Needle Rock a tall narrow seastack with a hole in the base. From here or nearby you should be able to work your way down to the beach (ask about access at the visitor center). At high tide there won’t be a beach at this location. At low tide you can venture far south where the beach widens and provides a great beachcombing opportunity. It’s a long drive from the town of Garberville on Highway 101 to the visitor center. The road is unpaved and narrow at the park. RV’s and cars with trailers are not recommended for this trip. Budget quite a bit of time to get here and plan on tent camping in the Bear Harbor Camp or book lodging in the nearby town of Shelter Cove. Needle Rock is a stop along The Lost Coast Trail.
- Address
- Briceland Thorn Rd
Whitethorn, CA 95589 - Park Name
- Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
- Owner
- State Park
- Pet Details
- No dogs allowed on the beach
- Fees
- Fee for parking
- Activities
- Hiking, Beachcombing, Camping
- Amenities
- Rock Arch, Environmental Campsites, Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Trails
Nearby Beaches
Jones Beach
0.7 miles away
Jones Beach is located below Jones Beach Camp on the bluff between two creek drainages in Sinkyone Wilderness State...
Bear Harbor Beach
2.2 miles away
Bear Harbor Beach is a small south-facing beach in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. This dark sand beach is somewhat...
Wheeler Beach
4.4 miles away
Wheeler Beach is a hike-in only beach located near Wheeler Camp in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park along the North...
Nearby Attractions
Shelter Cove Overlook
6.6 miles away
This is an unofficial overlook at the end of a residential road high above Shelter Cove. You can drive...
Nearby Lodging
Shelter Cove Beachcomber Inn (closed)
6.7 miles away
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