Visitors such as myself were given stares meant to discourage new comers from coming into the beach. The State Wildlife Conservation Board, who had long maintained the beach, grew short of funds and patience for the condition of the beach. In 1996, they finalized a land transfer with the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The eviction of residents dragged on with emotions high on both sides. Eventually homes were found for most and the beach became a State Park.
Today there are many camping sites managed by the State of California in a clean, safe environment.
As one drives up the navarro grade and heads south into the Elk Coast, one first encounters Cameron Road heading east. Cameron Road is a 6 mile stretch that links up with Greenwood-Philo Road just 2 miles east of Elk. Cameron Road is all private land and home to private residences and timber lands. Shortly south of Cameron Road you will see a cluster of homes on the west side of the highway on the ocean bluffs. This group of homes is known as Little Geyserville to the locals.