Shelter Cove RV Campground and Deli

Shelter Cove Campground, RV Park & Deli is an absolute treasure. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the incredible hosts, Steven and Vanessa, who go above and beyond to make every guest feel right at home. Their hospitality is unmatched — genuinely some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. The grounds are spotless, well-maintained, and perfectly set up for a relaxing getaway. Whether you're in an RV or camping, everything you need is right there. The views are breathtaking — you’re surrounded by stunning natural beauty, from the ocean to the forested cliffs. It’s peaceful, scenic, and the perfect escape from the hustle. And don’t miss the deli! It’s got a great local vibe and tasty food that hits the spot after a day of exploring. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful, clean, and welcoming place to stay in Shelter Cove. We’ll definitely be back!

If you're looking for a wonderful place to camp this is the spot. My family and I have been enjoying the 4th of July here for the past 20 years. The campground has an amazing location, with a beautiful ocean view. Bathrooms are clean, sites are spacious. Steven and Vanessa are the perfect addition to this hidden gem. You couldn't find better hosts. They go above and beyond. They definitely add to the magic. We are definitely looking forward to our next trip to the Cove.

Absolutely love this place! The Shelter Cove Campground Deli is a hidden gem—great food, laid-back vibe, and stunning scenery all around. But what really made our visit special was Aurora. She was super friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Her energy is so positive, and you can tell she genuinely cares about the guests. Thanks, Aurora, for making our trip even better! Can’t wait to come back.Absolutely love this place! The Shelter Cove Campground Deli is a hidden gem—great food, laid-back vibe, and stunning scenery all around. But what really made our visit special was Aurora. She was super friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Her energy is so positive, and you can tell she genuinely cares about the guests. Thanks, Aurora, for making our trip even better! Can’t wait to come back.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Shelter Cove Campground, and I can't say enough good things about it! The views here are absolutely breathtaking—there's nothing like waking up to the sights of deer walking near you. The campground itself is well-maintained, and you can really tell that the hosts care about providing a great experience for their guests. Speaking of hosts Steve and Vanessa, they were fantastic! Always friendly and ready to help with any questions or recommendations, they truly made our stay even better. Plus, having a deli and restaurants nearby was a huge bonus. It’s convenient to grab a quick bite or enjoy a nice meal without having to venture too far from our campsite. If you’re looking for a place to relax and take in the beauty of the outdoors, Shelter Cove Campground is the perfect spot. They were also very dog friendly. I can’t wait to return! Highly recommend!

We come every year to Shelter Cove Campground for the 4th of July after living and working here when Bill and Vernice Strange owned it. As of July 3rd of 2025 they have thee best Campground Hosts since Frank and Diane worked under Bill and Vernice. Hats off to these new hosts from Denmark. Awesome people, clean bathrooms all with great attitudes. I mentioned to them today how I forgot my ear plugs so I can sleep and these two brought me back earplugs within minutes. Caring and awesome people they are!👍❤️

Absolutely top-notch campground experience! Shelter Cove Campground & Deli is a true gem in Whitethorn, CA. The entire campground is impressively clean and well-maintained—no litter or debris anywhere. The fire pits are always cleaned out, with all burned wood removed between guests, which shows how much care goes into every detail. The restrooms and showers are spotless—honestly some of the cleanest I’ve ever seen at any campground. You can tell this place is managed with pride and consistency. A huge shoutout to the amazing camp hosts, Steven and Vanessa. These two go above and beyond every single day. They work incredibly hard to keep everything in top shape and are always kind, helpful, and ready to assist campers—whether it’s day or night. Their dedication really makes this place feel welcoming and safe. If you’re visiting Shelter Cove, I highly recommend staying here. Thanks again to Steven and Vanessa for making it such a high-quality and enjoyable experience!

After a harrowing drive in our 30’ class c RV over the 2300’ peak, rapid three mile descent to sea level, and a soon thereafter cocktail my wife and I spent a wonderful three days in Shelter Cove. Our plan was to only spend one night there, but the beauty, friendliness of the staff, and charm of the area quickly changed our mind. The campground host, Tony, met us upon arrival and was quick to ensure we got settled in comfortably. Tony had only arrived in the area as Host within the last 30 days, but he was so friendly, welcoming, and in love with location. We quickly came to see what and extended our stay by another day. The town had several great restaurants in the immediate walking area of the park that were very friendly, welcoming, and delicious. In addition the the restaurants, there were beaches to walk and find sea anemones, starfish, seals, and sea lions. Also within walking distance was a black sand (pebble) beach which was a real treat to explore. There is also an airport landing strip right next to the RV park where we were able to watch several small plane landings and takeoffs during our stay. I can’t say enough good about this place. What a hidden gem. It was a challenge to drive to, but so worth the stay when it comes to the scenery, dining options, nice people, and charming community.

Shelter Cove Deli is a wonderful place to visit. Newly renovated inside, brings a great sense of adventure. It was lovely to watch my food being prepared. Grateful for Aurora at the register. Smiles made my visit all the better. Can’t wait for the next experience!

First of all, this is a remote area, which is the appeal. The concerns with the windy road and very steep decline to get here is REAL- our brakes were smoking about half way down! Fortunately, a lady who works at the General Store you pass on the way down told us to just pull over and give it 10 minutes for them to cool down. Good advice! We were good to go after that, and had we been thinking, we would have used the brakes on the trailer more on the decline. That being said, it has all the amenities we needed for the 5 nights we stayed; full hook-up for the trailer, an onsite store and clean bathrooms with a nice shower. It was off-season here (November) so most of the local hangouts have reduced hours, but we got to try all of them and were happy with not only the food and local beer within walking distance, but the friendliness of the onsite staff and residents. The community seems more like a very tight-knit and caring family. Even the small herd of deer that just hang out onsite feels like part of the family. There are hikes up into the redwoods of the King Range, and along the beach, so we enjoyed the variety of views. And the oceanfront view...it's a quick walk to the beach and the surf is spectacular to watch. There are sea lions and seals aplenty, and go out at low tide to see the starfish, sea anemones and maybe find a beautiful abalone shell (but no collecting live ones). The remote location and slow pace is part of what makes this place so special, so if you're disappointed in your stay then you weren't choosing this place for the right reasons. I highly recommend it!

The drive to get there is very steep and difficult with a car so with a trailer dangerous.

Was not sure how this campground was going to be. Wow! My expectations were exceeded. At first you are unsure but once you get settled, experience the amenities and see the sights you will be pleasantly surprised. We were lucky and got a spot right under a big pine tree. However any spot is good. The weather was real good. Foggy on second day but nothing a cup of coffee and fresh air won't fix. Chelsea camp host was awesome. People at the deli so polite. Everyone we bought bumped into was very friendly. Wish we would have booked another day or two. Highly recommend. Best in the middle of the week.

Had a blast staying at Shelter Cove Campground! What a beautiful spot! Paradise for sure! Special shout out to Jim who works there! He helped us get our lights working on our pop up!!!! Way to go JIM!!!

I'm sorry... but I was completely mislead on this campsite and its location. 1. It takes an HOUR of twisted and bumpy roads to get there. Make sure you have a truck and no one gets car sick 2. Know you'll be isolated near no other towns and limited things to do 3. The "campsite" is a burnt field of grass with some old picnic tables, they have some old wheels as campfires but most don't have them. 4. You are camping right next to be people- side to side and front and back of you. 5. You're next to landing air strip , right next to it 6. There's limited sandy beaches or tails, mostly tide pools and rocks

Wonderful pavilion with a great view! My favorite thing is the jalepeno burger. Love it!

I totally understand that they have to bring the products to shelter cove so there will be a mark up, but wow this place is outrageous. Selling $1 store items for $4 or $5 seems extreme especially since dollar store quality is usually not very good. I would definitely recommend making a drive to the market over this place. They have name brand items and yes still a bit expensive but not like this place!

An idyllic place, accessible only by a VERY winding, very beautiful 20-mile road from Highway 101. Worth the drive is an understatement. The RV park is directly on the ocean front, with lots of campsites and gorgeous views of the ocean. The Black Sand Beach is a few minutes away. The rocky beach immediately below the park is loaded with seashells, sea glass, bones and stones. So many pictures to take of sunset, sunrise, beach, the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse, etc. The staff at the RV park is friendly and humorous. Prices are reasonable for a resort area, $40 for one night's car camping (tent site). The on-site deli serves delicious fish and chips for dinner and biscuits and gravy for breakfast. Coffee is strong and dark, the way we like it!! Lots of seating outdoors. Showers were closed due to COVID. Hospitality, great food, and breathtaking natural surroundings!! As a bonus, the weather was beyond fabulous. The warmest I have ever been at a Pacific beach...in mid-January!! How does that happen?!?! Can't wait to come back. Another reason to love Humboldt County!!

Stayed 3 nights in this RV park and had a wonderful stay. Had electrical, water and sewage hook up. Propane available. Bathrooms were very good -- well maintained, clean with warm showers. Friendly staff. Fantastic view of the ocean. Road is a bit windy and steep but no problem with our camper van. Good beer selection in the shop. The fish & chips here in the deli are delicious and BETTER and loads CHEAPER than the brew pub close by. Fried butterfly shrimp are awesome too. Definitely recommend this place for the RV park and/or the deli restaurant.

The campground is right across the street from the beach. Pelicans and sea lions hang out on the rocks just off shore. The setting is really perfect. Wonderful sunset views right from the campsite. It is well worth the drive on a somewhat steep, windy road to enjoy this place! We had full hook-ups for our camper van. The staff persons who I interacted with, Barbara, Sara, Mike and Jack, were all extremely helpful and friendly. I definitely am looking forward to returning to this campground.

This place is so not user friendly, the drive over the pass was enough to deter me , but we went on . Facility is lauded out poorly and no showers or decent bathrooms. $400 for 3 nights and no amenities. When asked about WiFi was told it was extra and only one device could be hooked up for an additional $5 What a rip off

First off, the road coming down into the Cove is treacherous. I would not recommend it if you have a large RV. Ocean Views from the campsite are beautiful, and there are tide pools Down Below near the lighthouse. -The campsite is very Barren, there is no grass and It is dusty. A few trees around, but not much shade. -The bathrooms offered two stalls, and two showers, reminded me of camping in the movie Friday the 13th.(stalls had half doors so incoming traffic could see you when your doing your business). Showers wouldn't drain, and curtains were cheap plastic ripped and torn. -General Store on-premises, served prepared food t-shirts, ice cream, and other camping accessories. -Prices for camping and RV, were reasonable. *Tip, if you don't like to drive winding rodes don't even come here. It takes you 45 to 1 hour of driving treacherously winding roads to get here. But if you love adventure and love to drive winding roads, perfect place for you.

This is just a review for the Deli, and actually just a review of the bakery case inside the Deli. Helpful and friendly staff sold us peanut-butter brownies, a giant chocolate chip cookie, a giant white chocolate and macadamia nut cookie, and a generously sized cinnamon roll (this wasn't all at once --- we spread the wealth over two days). All the desserts were super tasty and we highly recommend them!

Campground: This place is a real gem! Right on the ocean and plenty of sight-seeing and exploring to do! They do however, need an online portal for making reservations. Trying to call the campground to check availability is near impossible as you just keep getting a busy signal and they're so busy on the phone they don't call back if/when you leave a message. Very frustrating.

I called to try to get a reservation this evening. After 25 minutes on hold the guy hung up on me. Although I am a patient person I did not enjoy listening to the guy help multiple customers, listen to some lady screaming, just to be hung up on. When I called back I received no answer.......... I wouldn't go out of your way to stay here if they are so unprofessional.

Four stars because you can't beat the scenery. Rugged coastline surrounded by coastal mountains. The RV park is nice a little rustic. Park on grass full hookups. The biggest drawback is the road from Hwy 101 to Shelter Cove. Narrow 2 line road very winding up and down grades. 7% grades. The last 10 miles are the worst. At times we were in first gear towing our 19 foot travel trailer. Road is rough in numerous places. Never again towing a travel trailer. Not even sure I would do it in a car.

Went here after a 4 day backpacking trip on the Lost Coast. We were starving and this is the only place that was open. I have no complaints about the food here - I had a decent turkey sandwich and my friend got the fish and chips which were surprisingly good. However, the prices were very high - they know they can charge you whatever they want. With drinks we paid over $30 for our lunch, and they still require you to pay $5 to use the wifi! This really frustrating, especially since there is no cell phone service in Shelter Cove. Also, they do not let you use the showers unless you pay for a night at the campsite.

Amazing Rv park tucked away from it all. The ocean view is awesome. They have a little store with a deli and a bait and tackle shop. Showers were nice and hot. All the workers were helpful and friendly

my first yelp....I'm nervous...here goes.... After spending Black Friday @ Black Sands Beach we stopped here intending to just get a drink to go with our peanut butter & jelly sandwiches we packed. That plan changed as soon as we spotted the yummy looking basket of fish & chips being enjoyed by a couple sitting outside. The young ladies that helped us were pleasant and soon we were feasting on our own large portions of fresh cooked fish & giant fries. The view from the picnic tables was a bonus! Thanks for being open, I believe we have a new Black Friday tradition!

Was there for four nights. This place is the place to stay. The staff were very friendly and the food at the deli was great. Jack the owner is a nice guy to talk too. With covid naturally every business was short handed but they were still busy with the salmon run. I met a bunch of very nice people that kayak the ocean and they were catching their fair share of salmon. The drive in is not for the faint of heart 23 miles of whining roads mostly straight up at least that's how it felt. But the drive was worth it, had fun love the ocean and planning my next trip there.

Nice location, good place to park your boat most sites aren't level. Parked a 19' RV-little guy. Camped in overflow to be nice since hookups were all overbooked. Got charged full price, $10 extra for a 4 year-old. Left early to help out and asked to dump our 12 gallon tank, we were told it was an extra $20 to dump--same as the giant rigs with 100 gallon black water tanks! So much for trying to be flexible by foregoing hookups. Another party showed up after hours with a prepaid reservation and had to park outside the campground overnight. No late check-ins! I guess that the perk of owning your own grass lot at the end of the road--justifies charging whatever you want. We humbly suggest that your trip won't be compromised if you skip this place. Stay at the KOA in Garberville and make Shelter Cove a day trip, you'll save enough money for lunch at the Benbow Inn. We won't be back, we recommend the same for your RV.

We wanted to backpack Lost Coast and was about to camp on Black Sand Beach. However, we had difficulties finding the trailhead at midnight (and it was foggy) so we decided to camp here. The place mostly had RVs, but campers can also pitch up tents here (which we did). It's a really open area and there are plenty of spaces. I think we stayed at camp site 90. Interesting thing was we encountered at least 4 skunks in the campsite. I guess they like to skunk up in the open area. You can still camp here even if the camp host is asleep. You can just set up camp then pay in the morning. I've gone camping a lot, and I thought this campsite had more amenities than I expected (especially since we thought we were camping on the beach and we just walked in without reservations). I was surprised there were bathrooms, showers, and fire pits. I have no opinion of the camp host since I did not talk to him/her, but my friend was really glad he/she sold my friend a toothbrush. My only complaint is that it's pretty pricey. $35 for 2 people and $10 extra per person. Advice: use this place if you are willing to pay the price. For backpackers, use it as a backup.

We stayed for 2 nights in our 19' van. The vistas of the ocean and lighthouse from the campsite cannot be beat. We had no issues on the road getting here-our van does have all wheel drive/ground clearance and while the road is windy, it wasn't treacherous. The bathrooms and showers were open and clean. I lucked out and had the bathroom to myself both mornings. I can't speak to how unusual that is because I have only been there once. The reason for 4 and not 5 stars is the camp host wasn't as knowledgeable about things at the site as he should have been, the adapter we needed for hook ups was $40, and the deli doesn't open until 10 am which is too late for coffee. We took a gorgeous hike from the site to and along Black Sands Beach, all told 9 miles. The scenery is spectacular. We did get the fish and chips from the deli and they were excellent, as was the peanut butter cookie. We will very likely return. It was not crowded which was really nice but it was winter. I wonder what the crowds are like at other times. We were able to have a fire and watch the subset. From the campground there are steps to tidepools but currently closed due to unsafe conditions. There is also a short walk down to the water where people fish and hang out.

We stayed two nights: one because it was too dark to go back up Shelter Cover Road (it had been a wrong turn) and two because the road was taxing on us and our equipment, we just needed to rest more. The first night no one was at the host hut so we went to the deli to pay. The teen on the register was humorless and unwelcoming, but I put that off to "teen." Not so. The manager the next day was about the same. So much for " hospitality." The price of $45 a night was embellished with a $1 per pet fee, plus we had to put a $10 deposit on the key to use the showers. The park was most mostly empty, which was a good thing because otherwise we'd have been crammed in there like sardines. Because spaces are not well-defined and no map re guidance was given at check-in, we were unable to tell which space was which, ended up with the truck in one and the trailer in another. The manager mentioned it, but didn't insist that we move the truck since there wasn't any conflict. I'm not sure where the truck was supposed to go in relation to space 79. The park is mostly open, with some large yellow pines along a back row. There are attractive plantings near the bar and deli, but that's it. It was difficult to tell which fire ring and picnic table, if any, belonged to our space, so we used what made sense. This location is also surrounded by a golf course, a small aircraft airport, and the local baseball diamond. Tiny deer have the run of the place. So do local dogs, so we didn't put much stock in the manager's mention of leashing ours. The park was free of litter, but fire rings were rather full. A short walk across or around the baseball diamond takes you to the BLM day use park, Mal Coombs, which has the Mendocino Light and stairs down to a rocky beach. A little further walk past the nearby surf shack, fishing outfitter and motel (cute looking), then down the steep road/boat ramp take a you to Black Sands Beach, a crescent beach with a breakwater so swimming might be possible. All in all, despite a burgeoning subdivision of vacation homes and some waterfront inns nearby, the park offers a nice location that is scenic in spots or when it's not crowded. It was quiet except for a local hell raiser careening around the runways in his car at wee hours. Our space being near the fence to the runways, we were worried that the driver might lose control and come crashing into our trailer. No flight activity occurred. The showers are awkward and kind of icky. On the women's side, the layout is "shotgun.". First are sinks, then two toilet stalls, then two showers, the awkwardness being that you have to walk through the first changing area to get to the second. The walls and fixtures were reasonably clean looking, but the amount of hair and soap slivers in, around, and under the industrial no-slip perforated mat was disgusting. Even though I wear flip flops in shared showers, I felt compelled to get toilet tissue and clean it up so I wouldn't have to look at it. For a not-busy place that was inexcusable. The price is high, but there are no other choices in good proximity to the beach at Shelter Cove. I'd stay again if circumstances dictated but would not make it a destination. The deli has a good bakery. We enjoyed a delicious pastry and a breakfast sandwich for about $13. That's not cheap, but given the remoteness, fair for handmade food.

I can't speak to the campground as we didn't stay there. This review is for the store/deli. Our innkeeper recommended us to go here for the fish 'n' chips. As we were planning to go to Black Sands for a picnic we opted for cold sandwiches. Turns out that was a mistake. It wasn't clear that we needed to fill in a paper for our order (these were hiding behind a pillar by the counter). It took 15 minutes for them to make 2 sandwiches, and they weren't terribly busy and had lots of people behind the counter near as I could tell. My turkey/provolone/pickle/mayo/dutch crunch sandwich, though a good size, was basically tasteless. Maybe that's my fault for choosing that particular combo. My honey's turkey/other meat/pickle/mayo/mustard/tomato/sourdough sandwich was also fairly well tasteless but had the added bonus of the bottom bread being completely soaked in...something. We suspected pickle juice at first but it wasn't pickle-y, so maybe it was just sat in water or the tomato was overly juicy, I don't know, but it made for a sorry sandwich. Also got what looked to be a chocolate filled croissant here for dessert. Turned out to be filled with a cinnamon like substance. The whole croissant was dry and unpleasant to eat. The worst part of it all though was being inside the store. There were flies buzzing you when you walked in, flies at the counter, flies inside the glass case walking all over both the covered and *uncovered* food, flies behind the counter...it was a disturbing kind of funny. There were far fewer flies *outside*. This may be a little store in a little town, but seriously, that's no reason to let the flies run the place. Won't be back.

I stayed at the campground and ate at the deli, so my rating is the average of the two. We ate at the deli because we heard the fish and chips were supposed to be really good. So that's what we ordered. My portion of fries was significantly smaller than my friend's. The fish were fried up crispy, but the meat inside didn't have the give when I bit into it compared to other fish and chip meals. It wasn't light and flaky. Prices are a little on the high side, but you're a captive audience unless you bring your own food. 2 stars. The campground is a little pricey ($35 a night for 2 people) but it's the only campground around and your other option is a hotel. I can guarantee that won't be $35 a night. The only hotel we looked into was $100 a night. What I like about the campground is that it's self contained: there are showers, flush toilets, laundry facilities, and a place to eat next door. You really don't have to leave the campground if you don't want to. The people nearby were friendly and quiet after the sun went down. 4 stars. So the average: 3 stars.

As campgrounds go, this location is terrific for affordable tenting, RVing, and daydreaming. While some fishermen expressed disappointment with the choppy waters, I did not hear of anyone coming home without their limit in salmon or cod, not to mention crab The host and the entire crew was diligent about keeping the place both clean as well as friendly. I spent 8 days in a tent in July, and I was just amazed at how friendly and sociable everyone was. On a few occasions, guests invited me for fresh fish and takws of past trips. Safety is a prime concern of the staff, and the host is quick to address issues - not that there were any while I was there. The place has showers, toilets, and full hookups. Crowded is not an issue, neither is the price, even on a teacher's budget. I have plans to return next July. I wish I had visited this remote, romantic retreat years ago. From the looks of things, families and couples already have. I showed on an impulse without reservations, and I had a great time. Next time, I'm bringing an air mattress or an RV! :) Discover the Cove and get to know the guests and crew.

Between the clam chowder and gal behind the counter who provided service, I give this an honest 4 stars. This is for the Deli and NOT the campground! There is no way I was going to pay the outrageous fee to park my truck with cabover here. BLM campgrounds are great to stay just up on the ridge! Not much else to say, except just a store and half finished building with picnic tables in it.

Food was good, view from outside was nice, but prices were REALLY steep. We dined on the fish sandwiches (fried style) and also a veggie panini. The veggie panini was ten dollars, and was really nothing more than a regular sandwich on standard bread pressed in a panini machine. Appropriate price would have been around five dollars. Our fish sandwiches were the real stars of the meal. At around ten bucks as well, they came with thick cut fries and seemed a better bargain. The fish seemed fresh and was well prepared. We chose to eat outside to avoid the noise in the store and enjoy the view of the lighthouse and marina. Be warned: seagulls, wasps and a TON of flies will be competing with you for every bite at lunch time. Eat quick and get back out to enjoy Shelter Cove.

Your basic convienience store: Basic campground food, beer, etc, as well as the usual plastic souvinier junk you find most places. This store also has a deli/resturant that USED to be good. Now the food is just bad and overpriced, which is a shame because I used to enjoy eating there when I visited the area. Too bad.

We we're driving south on 101 and saw Shelter Cove on our map. We decided to find a park near the water and a good restaurant. We did some further research using Yelp and found some OK reviews about the park and adjoining Deli. Since it was getting late in the afternoon, we made the trek down the steep and windy road. We were driving a 24' Airstream Interstate. Downshifting the automatic transmission was helpful on the long trip, with many hairpin turns, which took close to 1 hour to the RV park. We were surprised that the RV Park was virtually empty since we had called them earlier to confirm availability and was told there were only a few spots open. We went to Shelter Cove Deli, which is owned by the RV Park, in anticipation of Fish and Chips which was positively mentioned in an older Yelp reviews. In addition there was a sign on the Deli advertising Fish and Chips. We went inside and the so called "Deli" was hardly a deli. They offered two types of sandwiches and NO FISH and CHIPS. We were told the owner decided not to buy fish this year (????!!!!!). Being very disappointed we tuned our rig up the hill and stayed at a State Park a few miles south on 101. Shelter Cover doesn't offer the traveler much and not worth the trip down the steep hills and hairpin turns.

We stayed at the camp ground for one night before we headed out to hike/backpack the Lost Coast. It's about 10 minutes drive to Black Sand Beach so was a good deal closer than the other camping option we looked at, the BLM campsite at Chemise Valley. We arrived just after 10pm and the check in folks were still up waiting for us. They quickly got us checked in and gave us our bathroom key and bid us good night. This is predominantly an RV park, but the spots are fine for camping out. Not exactly pretty, but fine enough for a night and there was a nice view of the moonlit bay. The bathrooms were fine but not dreamy - they were clean enough and had showers but weren't the kind of sparkling luxurious places that you just want to add candles to for a romantic date. Still, fine enough for getting your business done, no hovering required. The key we received meant we could get to them but visitors to the deli next door could not, which no doubt added to their general cleanliness. However, having only one key between 3 of us meant that we had to leave it on a bench overnight in case anyone needed to pee during the night. In addition to the camping fee, they charged a $10 deposit for the bathroom key - apparently a lot of people walk off with them. Since we left very early in the morning for our hiking trip, we weren't able to return the key but they said we could either bring it in at the end of our trip or mail it and still get our deposit. This actually worked in our favor because we were able to access the bathrooms for a shower after 3 days in the wild before we returned the key for our full deposit. Overall, this was an A-OK experience thus the 3 stars. I'd recommend it for people doing Lost Coast trips with the hint to try to hold on to the key for your trip for a post hike shower. The fish and chips at the deli were also solid (and I say that as a picky Englishman). The chips were just OK, but the fish was really good quality and well fried so I was happy. They made a good post-hike/pre-drive meal.

Great campground in amazing location, with friendly staff. Bathrooms pretty unpleasant however.

We had fish and chips a few months ago - big chunks of breaded fish and a healthy pile of delicious chips. All the tarter sauce and malt vinegar we wanted - Sat outside on the deck, then wandered over to the lawn and had a nice nap in the sun. Not haute cuisine, but, it beckons to my childhood days of early morning fishing with Dad and his friends and getting your lunch sandwich at the same "bait shop / deli" that you got your bait at. As of today, that map to the right doesn't show the right physical location - it's actually just south east of the south end of the runway and near the lighthouse. CG

This review is for the deli. I had the fish and chips. It was cooked to an appropriate crisp with an appropriate amount of grease. However, the flavor of the batter was a bit bland. My wife asked for a vegetarian sandwich, even though there was not one on the menu. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and she appreciated their effort. Though items here are a bit expensive, so is everything in Shelter Cove. There are not a lot of dining options in Shelter Cove, and we would eat at this restaurant again.

Very nice roomy RV parking, best view of the ocean. People are so friendly. We forgot our orange-color jacket there and the park manager shipped back to us. Definitely will come here again.

This park is ok. We stayed there in late July and it was full of fisherman. The Rv sites are not level, but they are clean with a picnic table and a burning pit. The men's bathroom was filthy! My wife said the women's bathroom was ok. The deli has really good food and I highly recommend the fish and chips. The camp hosts are nice and take the the time to come by your site to make sure everything is ok. The Rv park/deli is currently for sale and hopefully the new owner will put some money back into it as it has potential to be a great Rv park etc. Shelter Cove is beautiful place, but the road there is awful. Be advised pulling a long Rv! We chose to take our slide in camper for this trip, due to the road conditions, which are rough, real curvy and steep.

I ate here after a backpacking through the Lost Coast. If this place was in SF one star would be too many, but for a small town store/deli, it wasn't that bad. Sure the hamburger patty was so small that at first I thought there wasn't any meat. And yes, it was expensive, but no regrets. If I went backpacking around there again I'd probably eat here again.

5/5 for Shelter Cove. This is really the ONLY place in the entire town where you can get a feel of civilization. Flew in to Shelter Cove airport. Stayed at the Ocean Front Inn, and could not find a half-descent meal anywhere.

This review is for the Deli/Market We stopped in to pick up a few souvenirs and lunch. The staff were not very friendly or welcoming when we walked in. We placed our food order, then perused the store picking up the items we wanted to purchase. My bf placed some items on the counter and before he could ask to leave them there to go find more things, the young lady at the counter rang him up. He then told her he wasn't done shopping and he walked away to look for more things. You could tell she was rather annoyed (slight eye roll)by the fact that she had to un-ring the items (most retailers ask, "is this all for you?") Right then, I decided to stop shopping and that we would make our food "to go" (we had planned to eat there). I didn't want to spend one more dollar in there. We left with the feeling that we were bothering them in some way. Other reviewers are right, there are more flies in the place than outside. We ordered Chicken Fingers with Fries and they were very good! Too bad the customer service really sucked.

Used to stay there quite a bit in the early days. Love Camping and having the full service deli store is a plus.

What an AWESOME place to holiday! We traveled the road that was a bit off beat to say the least. When we arrived it the view was incredible. When checked in with the camp host in the Tackle/Bait Shop. Hot Fresh Coffee and home made pastry were the cure at that moment. Cirtus Maximus was very accommodating and informed us that it might get a little loud on the the patio that night because he was also hosting Karaoke(this man works sun up and after sun down). We set up camp and built a cozy fire from the wood that Maximus delivered to our camp. We could hear the music and crowd noise on the patio. Out of curiosity we discovered fresh made tacos, beer and Karaoke on the beautiful stage called The Shelter Cove Amphitheater. The next day Sat. there was more entertainment as a solo artist played while enjoyed delicious food bbq'd and cooked in the deli by this small resort. If you want resort type experience on a budget this is the place to camp. We were in walking distance from fine dining, Tide pools, multiple beaches and a cocktail lounge.The Sea is all around you with cool fresh air and mild temperatures and the style of the town is come as you are. We will tell all friends and family and will make a traditional pilgrimage to this treasured place every year. Nothing is perfect but when I want to get out of the heat and negativity this is the place.

DON'T GO HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPOUND LOW TRANSMISSION! (I have a F350 7.5L 4WD with compound low with a beefed up E4OD transmission and a Lance 945; total weight 12,00 pounds.) The road from the top of the mountain to the sea drops very rapidly from 2100' to 0' in about 2.5 miles as the crow flies, or about 5 miles of twisting, turning, steep drop offs, narrow, bumpy road. I had to use 2nd gear in compound low to keep from using the brake frequently. The road from Garberville to the mountain crest (about 20 miles) was also the same, but didn't climb as fast. Big Class A motorhomes or 5th wheelers would probably burn out there brakes and transmissions going up and down this road! The RV park has a beautiful view of the sea, light house, and the King Range Coastal Mountains (very steep like Big Sur). We stayed 9-14 & 15-2013 at $46/night. The park is not very well maintained (dead grass, lots of gofer holes, lots of 'sticker burs' to stick on my ground mat, slightly knocked over water pipes and electrical boxes). There are no graded parking pads; just slightly unlevel dead grass.

This is one of the nicest camp grounds I have ever been to!! There food is awesome and the people are great!!

Campground very dismal unless you are into fishing ever day and really don't care what your site looks like. There is not much to do here except fish--which we don't. The 22 mile to Shelter Cove is a nail biter, esp pulling a 35 foot trailer. No, we will not be visiting this place again ever!

well i was suprised they were even open being it is the middle of winter. I came for the awesome fish and chips but the grill and fryers were shut down for winter cleaning. so i decided on a grilled pastrami panini sandwich with a small salad. It was great the sandwich and the views from the patio were what i was looking for on my day off. Next time I just need to getaway for the day I will most likely go ther again and relax an take in the views and be sure to have there fish and chips .

Shelter Cove itself is beautiful however the campground is run by a staff that couldn't care less about you. They take no pride in keeping the campground clean. The Shelter Cove campground website has aerial photos that make it look really nice however when you make the 22 mile (1 hour ) ride through the hairpin turns on very narrow roads your final destination isn't worth the hassle. The Hosts are very rude and uninviting. The campground reminded me of one of those low budget horror movies where the couple is driving down the road and their car breaks down and they end up staying the night in one of those shady looking hotels. The area is great if you fish but if not there's absolutely nothing to do except look at the light house and water which takes less than 30 minutes. The live music they say they offer on Friday nights are drunk fisherman singing karaoke which is just what I want to listen to on vacation along with all the F bombs. And the Deli sells $13 sandwiches that aren't worth $5. This campground could be really great if the right people buy the place and fire the staff. Don't make the mistake by staying here. If you want to see Shelter Cove drive your car or motorcycle, bring your own food and stay at the inn, but by no means stay at the campground

we went for a breakfast and it was the worst. hash browns were filled with grease or some kind of oil. the eggs were the same. it was all over cooked. i had a plain hot dog and there were at least four people working hard at not doing much and it took a half hour to get the food. if your hungary go to the espress shop and . get a pastry the deli is a not worth the trouble.