Facilities: 5 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault
toilets. No water. (campground is near creek; treat water before drinking), no
hookups. Wheelchair accessible.

Facilities: 5 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets. No water. (campground is near creek; treat water before drinking), no hookups. Wheelchair accessible.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Honeydew Campground

* 4 tent sites and 5 trailer campsites
  * Wheelchair accessible sites
  * Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash cans, vault toilets
  * Trailhead for the Tolkan Terrain Park
  * Trailhead for Paradise Royale Mountain Bike loop
  * $15.00 per night for campsites
  * First come-first served
  * No day use fee

No OHV access. NO POTABLE WATER

A quick drive to the town of Shelter Cove, this campground is located 15
minutes up King Peak Road which is unpaved. Providing access to the only
mountain bike trails in the King Range, Tolkan is surrounded by large oak
trees and nearby hiking trails. Paradise Royale Mountain bike trail, Pacific
Rim and Tolkan Terrain Park are all open year-round, with no day use fees. The
perfect getaway for mountain bikers, hikers and backpackers looking to access
the Lost Coast Trail from a different perspective. This campground provides
access to Horse Mountain Creek Trailhead and is a 45-minute drive to Lightning
Trailhead for those who want to hike to King Peak (4wheel drive and good
clearance recommended for this drive.) Wilderness permits are required for any
overnight stay in the King Range Wilderness. Cell reception is unreliable,
please recreate responsibly.

<ul>
	<li>4 tent sites and 5 trailer campsites</li>
	<li>Wheelchair accessible sites</li>
	<li>Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash cans, vault toilets</li>
	<li>Trailhead for the Tolkan Terrain Park</li>
	<li>Trailhead for Paradise Royale Mountain Bike loop</li>
	<li>$15.00 per night for campsites</li>
	<li>First come-first served</li>
	<li>No day use fee</li>
</ul>

No OHV access. NO POTABLE WATER

A quick drive to the town of Shelter Cove, this campground is located 15 minutes up King Peak Road which is unpaved. Providing access to the only mountain bike trails in the King Range, Tolkan is surrounded by large oak trees and nearby hiking trails. Paradise Royale Mountain bike trail, Pacific Rim and Tolkan Terrain Park are all open year-round, with no day use fees. The perfect getaway for mountain bikers, hikers and backpackers looking to access the Lost Coast Trail from a different perspective. This campground provides access to Horse Mountain Creek Trailhead and is a 45-minute drive to Lightning Trailhead for those who want to hike to King Peak (4wheel drive and good clearance recommended for this drive.) Wilderness permits are required for any overnight stay in the King Range Wilderness. Cell reception is unreliable, please recreate responsibly.

$15.00 per night for campsites

First come-first served

No day use fee

Tolkan Campground

The Mattole Campground sits at the mouth of the Mattole River within the King
Range National Conservation Area, offering one of the only low-cost coastal
camping opportunities on California's north coast. The campground provides
direct access to the Mattole River estuary and a short 600-foot trail through
sand dunes leads to the beach. Wildlife viewing opportunities are excellent —
elephant seals are commonly seen along the shore.

The campground serves as the northern trailhead of the renowned Lost Coast
Trail, one of California's most spectacular coastal hiking routes. A 3.2-mile
one-way hike from the campground leads to the historic Punta Gorda Lighthouse.
Note that ocean swimming is strongly discouraged — rip currents, sneaker
waves, sudden drop-offs, and powerful surf make these waters extremely
dangerous.

### Hours and Seasons

Open year-round. All sites are first come, first served.

### Features and Services

  * **Access and Parking:** Access road to the campground at 3750 Lighthouse Road, Petrolia, CA 95558. Maximum trailer length is 24 feet. Two vehicles maximum per site. Day-use and trailhead parking available on site, with overflow parking also provided.
  * **Cell Service:** Limited to none in the area.
  * **Toilets:** Vault toilets on site.
  * **Drinking Water:** No potable water available. Bring all water needed for your stay.
  * **Pets:** Dogs allowed on leash only. Maintain a minimum of 100 feet from elephant seals at all times and keep dogs leashed near wildlife.
  * **Camping:** 23 tent/trailer campsites, including two wheelchair-accessible sites and two equestrian sites. Maximum of eight people and two vehicles per site. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Bear-proof trash cans on site. Fee is $15 per site per night.
  * **Nearby Amenities:** The nearest services are in Petrolia, approximately 6 miles away. More complete services are available in Redway (approximately 1 hr 45 min via Wilder Ridge Road) and Eureka (approximately 2 hrs 20 min via South Fork/Honeydew exit).

### Respect and Protect

The King Range coast is home to sensitive wildlife, including elephant seals
that haul out along the beach. These animals are unpredictable and can become
aggressive — always maintain at least 100 feet of distance and keep pets
leashed. Stay out of the ocean; dangerous surf conditions make swimming
unsafe. Please practice responsible outdoor ethics to ensure that future
visitors can appreciate this remarkable site.

The Mattole Campground sits at the mouth of the Mattole River within the <a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/king-range-national-conservation-area" rel="nofollow">King Range National Conservation Area</a>, offering one of the only low-cost coastal camping opportunities on California's north coast. The campground provides direct access to the Mattole River estuary and a short 600-foot trail through sand dunes leads to the beach. Wildlife viewing opportunities are excellent — elephant seals are commonly seen along the shore.The campground serves as the northern trailhead of the renowned <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/lost-coast-trail" rel="nofollow">Lost Coast Trail</a>, one of California's most spectacular coastal hiking routes. A 3.2-mile one-way hike from the campground leads to the historic Punta Gorda Lighthouse. Note that ocean swimming is strongly discouraged — rip currents, sneaker waves, sudden drop-offs, and powerful surf make these waters extremely dangerous.<h3>Hours and Seasons</h3>Open year-round. All sites are first come, first served.<h3>Features and Services</h3><ul><li>Access and Parking: Access road to the campground at 3750 Lighthouse Road, Petrolia, CA 95558. Maximum trailer length is 24 feet. Two vehicles maximum per site. Day-use and trailhead parking available on site, with overflow parking also provided.</li><li>Cell Service: Limited to none in the area.</li><li>Toilets: Vault toilets on site.</li><li>Drinking Water: No potable water available. Bring all water needed for your stay.</li><li>Pets: Dogs allowed on leash only. Maintain a minimum of 100 feet from elephant seals at all times and keep dogs leashed near wildlife.</li><li>Camping: 23 tent/trailer campsites, including two wheelchair-accessible sites and two equestrian sites. Maximum of eight people and two vehicles per site. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Bear-proof trash cans on site. Fee is $15 per site per night.</li><li>Nearby Amenities: The nearest services are in Petrolia, approximately 6 miles away. More complete services are available in Redway (approximately 1 hr 45 min via Wilder Ridge Road) and Eureka (approximately 2 hrs 20 min via South Fork/Honeydew exit).</li></ul><h3>Respect and Protect</h3>The King Range coast is home to sensitive wildlife, including elephant seals that haul out along the beach. These animals are unpredictable and can become aggressive — always maintain at least 100 feet of distance and keep pets leashed. Stay out of the ocean; dangerous surf conditions make swimming unsafe. Please practice responsible <a href="https://www.blm.gov/outdoorethics" rel="nofollow">outdoor ethics</a> to ensure that future visitors can appreciate this remarkable site.

Overlooking Mattole Campground

Mattole Campground

## Overview

Facilities: 8 tent campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets. No
hookups. Wheelchair accessible. Chemise Mtn. Trailhead. Entire campground may
be reserved for overnight group use for $120 per night. Minimum number of
people in group is 20, and maximum group number is 60. All applications and
fees must be received 30 days prior to the first use day. To request a permit
application please call the BLM King Range Visitor Center at 707-986-5400. NO
group reservations are available Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend
or Labor Day weekend. Use Fee: Camping - $15.00. If entire campground is not
reserved than the campground sites are non-reservable and available on a first
come first serve basis.

No potable water (campground is near creek; treat water before drinking)

<h2>Overview</h2>Facilities: 8 tent campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets. No hookups. Wheelchair accessible. Chemise Mtn. Trailhead. Entire campground may be reserved for overnight group use for $120 per night. Minimum number of people in group is 20, and maximum group number is 60. All applications and fees must be received 30 days prior to the first use day. To request a permit application please call the BLM King Range Visitor Center at 707-986-5400. NO group reservations are available Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend or Labor Day weekend. Use Fee: Camping - $15.00. If entire campground is not reserved than the campground sites are non-reservable and available on a first come first serve basis.No potable water (campground is near creek; treat water before drinking)

$15.00 per site per night

First-come first-served

Entire Campground can be reserved for $130 per night.

Nadelos Campground

**CAMPGROUND DETAILS**

• 13 campsites  
• Wheelchair accessible  
• Group site available on first come first serve basis  
• Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash  
cans, vault toilets  
•Trailhead for the Bear Creek Nature Trail which connects to Wailaki
Campground  
• Trailhead alternative for the Chemise Mountain Trail

No OHV access. NO HOOK-UPS. NO POTABLE WATER

Wailaki Campground is located just off of Shelter Cove Road, a short drive
from the town of Shelter Cove. Surrounded by old growth firs, brimming with
native flora this is the ideal spot for those looking for solitude and
relaxation. Bear Creek runs through the campground (treat any water source
before drinking.) Provides access to the Southern Lost Coast Trail & Sinkyone
Wilderness via the Chemise Mountain Trail. Be sure to check current weather
conditions and be aware of low hanging branches or dead trees that can fall
during high winds.

CAMPGROUND DETAILS• 13 campsites • Wheelchair accessible • Group site available on first come first serve basis • Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash cans, vault toilets •Trailhead for the Bear Creek Nature Trail which connects to Wailaki Campground • Trailhead alternative for the Chemise Mountain Trail No OHV access. NO HOOK-UPS. NO POTABLE WATERWailaki Campground is located just off of Shelter Cove Road, a short drive from the town of Shelter Cove. Surrounded by old growth firs, brimming with native flora this is the ideal spot for those looking for solitude and relaxation. Bear Creek runs through the campground (treat any water source before drinking.) Provides access to the Southern Lost Coast Trail & Sinkyone Wilderness via the Chemise Mountain Trail. Be sure to check current weather conditions and be aware of low hanging branches or dead trees that can fall during high winds.

$15.00 per campsite per night

First-come, first-served

Honeydew Campground

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