Albion Field Station

Mendocino Coast

Rates, Information & Forms

Booking Information 

If you are looking to book 1-7 rooms, please use the online booking option below.

Book Room Online

  • Group Reservations – group reservations can best be facilitated by emailing albion@puc.edu. Please include contact name and phone number. A deposit of the first night's rent by check is preferred
  • Cancel Reservations – canceling a reservation can best be facilitated by emailing albion@puc.edu. Please include contact name and phone number and reservation number.

A deposit of the first night's rent and a credit card are required to secure the Reservation at the time of booking. Final payment may be made by credit card, cash or check. Your Reservation is not confirmed until you have made a deposit. 

Only 4 people (including infants) are allowed per cabin per fire code.

Refunds

For group reservations, deposits are refundable less a $10.00 cancelation fee per room if Cancellation occurs 30 days prior to occupancy. If Cancellation is less than 30 days prior to the check-in date then the deposit is lost. For single reservations, deposits are refundable less a $10.00 Cancelation fee per room if Cancellation occurs 7 days or more prior to occupancy. If cancelation is made less than 7 days prior to the Reservation, no refund is given and the deposit is lost.

Required Forms

Document Info
Must be completed and returned one week prior to your planned occupancy.
Group Liability Waiver Form
Individual Liability Waiver Form

Single Rooms

  • Sleeping Cabin with Queen Bed and Bunk Bed  - Sleeps one to four persons: one queen bed and two single beds in the form of a bunk or in a sleeping loft with a private bath (vanity, toilet, shower). Room does not include linens, bedding, pillows, or towels.
  • Sleeping cabin with a Fridge and Microwave Sleeps one to four persons: one queen bed and two single beds in the form of a bunk bed with a private bath (vanity, toilet, shower). The room has a small refrigerator and microwave in the room. Room does not include linens, bedding, pillows, or towels.
  • Sleeping Cabin with Queen Bed and 2 Loft Beds - Sleeps one to four persons: one queen bed on the main floor and two single beds in the loft. The loft is only accessible by a vertical wall ladder. Room does not include linens, bedding, pillows, or towels.
  • Kitchenette Cabin with 2 Loft Beds - Sleeps one to four persons: one queen bed on the main floor, and two single beds in a sleeping loft. The loft is only accessible by a vertical wall ladder. Room does not include linens, bedding, pillows, or towels. There is a private bath (vanity, toilet, shower) and is fully equipped with electric range, oven, microwave, dishes, utensils, and a refrigerator. Because as Seventh-day Adventists, we eat clean meats, we respectfully request that there be no pork, bacon, crab, shellfish, squid or octopus cooked in the kitchenettes.

Multiple Rooms for Groups

Note: Cafeteria and the Lab are no longer included for free with a group reservation and must be rented for the groups use if needed.

Group leader is responsible for informing all guests they are bringing to Albion Field Station that No Alcohol, Drugs or Pets are allowed at Albion Field Station.

  • 8 Cabins (upper camp only) - Sleeps one to 32 persons, includes 4 kitchenettes and 4 loft cabins. Please note that rooms DO NOT include linens, bedding, pillows, or towels.
  • 16 Cabins (lower camp only) - Sleeps for one to 64 persons, includes 12 sleeping bunk cabins and 4 sleeping bunks with a small refrigerator and microwave. Please note that rooms DO NOT include linens, bedding, pillows, or towels.
  • 24 Cabins (whole camp)- Sleeps one to 96 persons, includes 4 kitchenettes, 4 sleeping lofts, 12 sleeping bunks, 4 sleeping bunks with refrigerator and microwave. Please note that rooms DO NOT include linens, bedding, pillows, or towels.
  • An education rate for Schools is available for Monday - Thursday rentals. Inquire with the Director.

All groups must have a valid credit card on file (college groups will need a GL Number), pay the minimum first night's stay and sign a Group Leader Waiver form and Cabin Assignment Sheet in order to book a reservation.

Additional charges will be assessed if the rooms or buildings are left dirty or damaged.

Please note that rooms DO NOT include linens, bedding, pillows, or towels. We strongly encourage visitors to supply their own. We can rent you Linens if we know of your needs at the time of booking. We do not make the beds. We will place the clean linens in your room before you come.

We cannot allow nor make any exceptions to more than four persons per room because:

  • The cabins were designed and approved by Mendocino County for occupancy of four
  • The Fire Marshall will only allow a maximum of four
  • Our insurance allows only four per room

Additional Accommodations and Use

RV sites, tent camping, canoe or kayak rentals, and day use are available for our guests. Rates are subject to change and are on the booking site.

Dining Room and Cafeteria

  • Dining Room/Cafeteria -  The Cafeteria is equipped with dishes, eating utensils, pots, pans, bowls, knives, serving utensils, a blender and food processor, etc. for the preparation of food. There is a walk-in refrigerator, a freezer, gas stove, gas ovens, and convection ovens. There is a serving deck and side bar. The dining rooms has tables and chairs to seat approximately 90 people.
  • Paper Products may be brought for use. Because we are environmentally conscience, please DO NOT bring styrofoam products.
  • Food - Because as Seventh-day Adventists, we eat clean meats, we respectfully request that there be no pork, bacon, crab, shellfish, squid or octopus cooked in the cafeteria.
  • CA CRV - all CA CRV bottles must be placed in separate bins.

Laboratory Rooms

  • Lab Rooms - The Laboratory has a large room which overlooks the Albion River on the northwest side. Two sliding glass doors open onto a large deck on the northeast side. Chairs and tables are available to set up as desired. Approximate size - 24 ft. by 65 ft. This large room can be divided into two smaller halves as follows.
  • Lab Beach-side - This lab room is on the northwest side and overlooks the Albion River. Two TV screens with HDMI hook up. No PA system available (most groups don't use one). Approximate size - 24 ft. by 34.5 ft.
  • Lab Cabin-side - This lab room is on the southeast and is nearest to the cabins. There are couches and tables already set up. One TV screen with HDMI hook up. No PA system available. (most groups don't use one). Approximate size - 24 ft. by 29 ft.

Check In

Upon arrival, go down Albion Main Street to the lab where the office is located. If no one is present, pick up the phone and it will ring the person on duty. That person will answer your call and come to the office to check you in.

Check In time is 3 p.m. You may arrive before 3 p.m. but you may not be able to move into your cabin before 3 p.m.

Check Out & Cleaning 

Check out time is 11 a.m. Guests must have their cabins completely empty and cleaned as posted in the rooms by 11 a.m. so that housekeeping can prepare the cabins for the next guests that will be coming.