Westport-Union Landing State Beach

Mendocino, California · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

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Openings, cancellations & new dates

Why campsites open up at Westport-Union Landing State Beach

California's refund rules create a predictable wave of cancellations. Because campers lose money if they cancel late, most drop their reservations right before the refund deadline — which means openings cluster about a week out from any given date.

If they cancel…They get back
7+ days before arrivalFull site fees refunded, minus the cancellation fee
2–6 days beforeFirst night's fee forfeited; the rest refunded, minus the fee
Under 2 days / no-showNo refund — all fees forfeited

Source: California State Parks camping policies (refund schedule for arrivals on or after July 1, 2026).

How booking Westport-Union Landing State Beach works

  • Sites are reservable up to 6 months ahead on a rolling window — each new date opens exactly six months out.
  • New inventory releases every morning at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
  • There is no waitlist — a cancelled site just reappears in search, first-come, first-served.
  • Have your login and payment saved so you can book in under a minute when your alert lands.

Source: ReserveCalifornia FAQ (California State Parks).

Where Westport-Union Landing State Beach is

12301 NORTH HIGHWAY 1, Box 1

Mendocino, CA 95460

39.6761, -123.7905

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Getting a campsite at Westport-Union Landing State Beach

How do I get a campsite at Westport-Union Landing State Beach when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Westport-Union Landing State Beach on ReserveCalifornia around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

How far ahead can I book Westport-Union Landing State Beach?

California State Parks campgrounds, including Westport-Union Landing State Beach, are reservable up to 6 months in advance on a rolling daily window — each new date becomes bookable exactly six months out, released at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Peak summer and holiday dates at popular parks can sell out within minutes of release.

When do campsites usually open up at Westport-Union Landing State Beach?

Openings are driven by California's cancellation policy. Campers get a full refund (minus the fee) only if they cancel 7+ days before arrival; cancel 2–6 days out and they forfeit the first night; under 2 days there's no refund. That refund cliff produces a predictable wave of cancellations around 7 days before a date — the best window to catch an opening at Westport-Union Landing State Beach.

Does ReserveCalifornia have a waitlist for Westport-Union Landing State Beach?

No. ReserveCalifornia has no waitlist or notification feature. When a site at Westport-Union Landing State Beach is cancelled it simply returns to inventory at full price, first-come, first-served — whoever books it first gets it. That's exactly why an alert service exists.

Where do I book a campsite at Westport-Union Landing State Beach?

Westport-Union Landing State Beach is listed with California State Parks, but online booking may be limited — check the park's official listing for current reservation options. GetParkAlerts never holds or books sites; you always reserve directly.

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