Ft. Bragg / Mendocino RV parks

F-TROUP wrote:
Skunk train was pretty blah you follow a stream with no panoramic views, then throw it in reverse and back down, that's the way it was 10 years ago.

I spoke with them and they do offer a through-trip, though you have to switch trains at North Spur, then overnight at the other end. A bit disappointing, but that makes an 80 mile round trip, and speeds are pretty slow, so it would be a =long= day. Doing it from the Willits end, overnighting in Ft. Bragg might be interesting, though. Some nice-looking hotels there.

Lyle

Skunk train was pretty blah you follow a stream with no panoramic views, then throw it in reverse and back down, that's the way it was 10 years ago.

traindriver1 wrote:
Better check on skunk train operation. I went to Willets to ride train. They had a limited operation due to track problems, and only went about five miles from Willets and returned. I could have walked faster then they ran. Check Ft. Bragg operation, maybe it is better, if not save your time and money. I rode the skunk train a few years ago and it was a nice experience, not so this time. ymmv.

See my last post. :B

Lyle

Better check on skunk train operation. I went to Willets to ride train. They had a limited operation due to track problems, and only went about five miles from Willets and returned. I could have walked faster then they ran. Check Ft. Bragg operation, maybe it is better, if not save your time and money. I rode the skunk train a few years ago and it was a nice experience, not so this time. ymmv.

Thanks, all. I what thinking Pomo, but some of the reviews are =really= off-putting, especially the one I read about it being a "rules gulag" and the others that said that the staff was rude. Staff at the train also mentioned Casper. Being on the beach would be a bonus. As it is, this trip will be put off until '19 as they are doing major rehab on the track, so nothing is getting past Tunnel 1 from the FB end and they don't run steam from Willits. The whole purpose is to ride the steamer! :B Maybe we'll do the Cumbres & Toltec again, instead. :B

Lyle

x3 on Pomo. Try to get a spot toward the back, away from the main road.

2X on Westport RV park. Yes it is a little out of the way, but it is such a beautiful place.

X2 on Pomo.

Pomo RV Park is the most recommended park in the area.
Casper Beach is a nice place also.

I like Cleone RV Park and Mackerricher State Park but neither have full hookups...last time I was there. Both are close to town. Westport RV Park is nice but isolated 10 miles or so north on Hwy 1 from Ft. Bragg. Hwy. 1 north of Westport isn't one I'd tackle. Purple Rose in FB is a great Mexican restaurant.