Tom King Camp in CA -- Campground & RV Camping
Tom King Camp in CA
CampgroundCA State Parks
4.9 mi from Guerneville
Setting
Secluded backcountry hike-in site within Austin Creek State Recreation Area's redwood forest, 3.5 miles from the fire road trailhead. The campsite sits beside Austin Creek and Thompson Creek in a wooded clearing with adequate water from either stream. Facilities include an outhouse, picnic table with food storage locker, and firepit; groups up to 16 people per permit. Bring a water filter for creek water. This minimal-infrastructure wilderness camp offers a true backcountry experience in the coastal redwood region.
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Flat ground is scarce: under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
- Thompson Ridge stands 1,225 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northeast.
- Thompson Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 50–78°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 89 of 100.