Samoa Boat Ramp

Edi McGee

The pictures don't lie. This place is literally just a parking lot that you have to pay $30 to park at for the night. Pretty steep price considering the showers don't work and there is no soap in the bathrooms. The majority of the spots don't have picnic tables either. Also, the water is located behind a sand dune, so you'll hear the cars driving past on the road before the sound of the ocean. Keep going because there are definitely better places to spend the night!

Joylyn Heiser

Here is a Humboldt County CA reality check for everyone...my friends and I were kicked out of the Samoa boat ramp and campground, because one of the friends i had with me was BLACK! You can't make this kind of shit up folks. And this is NO JOKE. Read on to hear how it all went down. If it was an option, I wouldn't even give this place a whole star. I took my little travel trailer out there, and met up with a couple of my good friends. We are all in our forties, and passed our young obnoxious days. That being said, the sign at the campground says the campsites are $30/night (which is ridiculous since none of the campsites have water or electricity). The sign also says $10/ extra vehicle. It also lists discounts you can use if they pertain to you. The discounts are $3 per, and are for seniors, veterans and disabled. I myself am disabled, so, while totaling our expected nightly fee, we subtracted $3. That made it ($30+$10-$3)= $37/night. We had been out having fun with their 3 yr old son, and had a late dinner. Our return to the campground was between 11pm and midnight. We were quiet except for a metal dog dish I had accidently dropped (did I mention I had my 4 leg dogs with us?) and an occasional bark. When morning came, we realized we had filled out the pay envelope, but had forgotten to drop it in the slot. No biggie, we thought, since the ranger was in the middle of making his morning rounds. When he got to us, and we gave him the envelope, he told us we had the wrong amount on it. We asked him how we had added it wrong, and he snarled at us that "it's on the board!" Then he glared at my friend, (she happens to be black) and he said, "YOU probably can't even read that board, can you?" with disgust dripping from his smarmy mouth, he says "it's $30 per vehicle per night", we tried to explain to him how we came to the total we had, and he says "just put $40 in the envelope!" We tell him that we wanted to pay for 2 nights. And he informed us the we can't, that we need to pack up and leave, but refused to tell us why. My friends leave, but I needed time to get the trailer ready for the road again. Not even 20 min later, a Sheriff arrives, right at my site. Evidently, they were called to tell me to leave. When I asked what I supposedly did, the deputy tells me they got a call that I was "being argumentive".

Lynda Anne Art

Absolutely beautiful and easy to get to. Can’t beat the prices You can tent camp or RV I’m not too sure about RV hookups. The downside of this place is there are sometimes people panhandling and that’s a real bummer. I wouldn’t leave any valuables unlocked. There is a boat ramp and you can also ride OTVs in the dunes. There are amazing trails for quads or motorbikes or even mountain bikes. There’s boating, beaches, fishing, bbq and restrooms all handicap accessible. Bring the kids and the dogs. Do note that the showers are no longer available.

Queen of Cups

This is a great place to bring your friends, family and kids or even pets. There's lots of room to run and play and the waves are not too aggressive so you don't have to work about being swept out.

Smitty The Pirate

This is more of Primitive camping style on Asphalt Humboldt County Boat ramp and Camping. . No utilities. Pit toilet. Some water. A cold Shower works sometimes. Camp Host. 10 day maximum. There is a boat ramp. Access to the Bay/ Ocean. Campsite for Off-road vehicles usage area. Camping for Samoa Dragstrip also. Day use areas and tent sites. Camping is based on numbered site's on the asphalt. And fitting your RV vehicles into the space. Or you will need to get a extra space. Bring a generator and Fuel for needed . Also bring full propane. And 12 v fully charged. ATV and Motorcycle Area nearby. Also a Rock Crawler area for 4 wheelers. Fish off the Jetty. Coast Guard Building is right there. Beach's is everywhere. Area has water front area's. It is first come first serve. Bring your fishing rods and license. Right by the Water. Clamming, Crabbing, Halibut, Salmon, Perch, Rock Fish. BBQ areas. Dogs on leash. Room to have fun if there is no events going on. It can get crowded on events. Enjoy