WHAT TO BRING

Personal Items Packing List

There can be a 40 degree difference between our high and low temperature each day. Bring blankets & layers!

  • Clothing: jacket, sweater, tops, pants, shorts, etc.

  • Underwear and socks

  • Swimsuit and sun cover-up

  • Towel

  • Hat

  • Robe and flip flops

  • Water shoes

  • Hiking shoes or sneakers 

  • Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries 

  • Water bottle

  • Reef-Safe Sunscreen - Everything that goes into the Reservoir also goes into our drinking water. Sunburn and heat stroke are our most common injuries.

  • Skincare: lip balm, coconut oil, or aloe vera

  • Bug spray

  • First aid for bites & bee stings - If you are allergic, pack your epi pen

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste 

  • Nail clippers

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Personal medications and supplements

  • Small bag or backpack to carry your personal items

  • Food & snacks

  • Drinks - Canned drinks are easy to keep cold and recycle. Glass is not allowed at the Reservoir.

  • Small trash bag or zip-loc

  • Trash and recycling bags

  • Plate, cup, utensils and napkins

  • Dish towel, dish soap, sponge/scrubbie

  • Cooler or plastic tub to protect food from insects & animals 

    • 🧊 Mendocino Magic rents coolers with ice 🧊

  • $5 bills for Waste Transfer Station (Garbage Disposal)

Optional items

  • Grilling Tools: aluminum foil, metal pans, metal tongs, and metal spatula

  • Cooking Tools: cooking pans, cutting board, knife, bowls, plates, serving utensils

  • Book

  • Floaty Toy

  • Life Jacket

  • First aid kit

Tent Camping Packing List

Don’t feel like packing up your tent & cleaning it afterwards? Upgrade to one of our Luxe Bell Tents or Vacation Cabins to get outside faster.

  • Tent with poles and stakes 

  • Mallet and gloves (to pound in stakes)

  • Sleeping mat or air mattress with battery operated pump

  • Sleeping bag or sheets and blankets

  • Pillow and pillow case

  • Small rug or bath mat

  • Headlamp with extra batteries 

  • Cooler or storage tub to protect food from animals and insects 

    • 🧊 Mendocino Magic rents coolers with ice 🧊

  • Trash and recycling bags

  • Shade cloth or pop-up shade structure (about a third of our camping spots are partially shaded by trees)

If you get cold easily, you may want to bring…

  • Warm hat

  • Gloves

  • Warm coat

  • Instant hot packs 

  • Hot water boiler and tea

  • Hoodie

  • Extra comforter

If you get hot easily, you may want to bring…

  • Bandana to soak in ice water and tie around your neck

  • Spray bottle with water and refreshing essential oil like peppermint or eucalyptus 

  • Battery-operated fan or hand fan

  • Parasol, large sun hat, light robe

  • Non-alcoholic beverages. No glass at the Reservoir please!

  • Dehydration recovery drink

  • Loose white cotton clothing