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Shelter Cove - Mal Coombs Park

Mal Coombs Park is located on the west side of the small resort town of Shelter Cove. There is a small rocky beach hidden away below the park. Mal Coombs has a parking lot, picnic tables, interpretive panels and a BBQ pit. At low tide, the abundant marine life is exposed in tide pools below the beach. Mal Coombs Park is also the home to the relocated Cape Mendocino Lighthouse.

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 40.022917, -124.069143

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Seal Rock
  • Abalone Point
  • Lost Coast Trail
  • Nadelos Campground
  • Wailaki Campground
  • Paradise Royale Mt Bike Trail

Frequently asked questions

Is Shelter Cove - Mal Coombs Park reservable?

Shelter Cove - Mal Coombs Park is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Shelter Cove - Mal Coombs Park?

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How do I book a campsite at Shelter Cove - Mal Coombs Park?

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