Dispersed Camping in Humboldt County, California
Showing 206 locations in Humboldt County.
44 Camp
An official walk-in campsite located deep within the scenic redwoods of Humboldt County.
Aikens Creek West Campground
A beautiful, rustic decommissioned Forest Service campground located near a scenic creek and river confluence. While official amenities like running water, trash collection, and dump stations have been removed, the site remains in excellent shape with stone fire pits, picnic tables, and shaded, level spots. Visitors can enjoy deep pools, a small creek waterfall, and river access within walking distance.
Albee Creek Campground
An established developed state park campground nestled next to Bull Creek Redwoods in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The spacious campsites are situated within a scenic second-growth Redwood forest and offer access to flush toilets, coin-operated hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings, with easy access to nearby trails.
Ancient Redwoods RV Park
A seasonal commercial RV park located along the scenic Avenue of the Giants, featuring level-paved sites nestled among towering coastal redwoods. Offers full utility hookups, hot showers, and laundry facilities on site.
Arthur W. Way County Memorial Park Campground
Located in a serene valley along a pristine salmon and trout river, this developed county park offers spacious campsites surrounding a large central meadow. Visitors have access to clean flush toilets, coin-operated warm showers, picnic tables, and metal fire rings for a standard nightly fee. While the inner loop is accessible for most rigs, the final approach road is notorious for severe potholes and can experience heavy coastal fog that significantly reduces driving visibility. It serves as an excellent, quiet base camp for exploring the surrounding Humboldt County forests.
Avenue of the Giants Roadside Pullout
This paved roadside pullout is nestled within the giant redwoods of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, but overnight parking and dispersed camping are strictly prohibited by state park regulations.
Baxter Environmental Camp
Secluded environmental campsites nestled within the redwood forest. These are walk-in sites requiring a short hike from the parking area, providing a quiet and immersive forest experience.
Bear Hollow Camp
A primitive, hike-in trail camp situated in a peaceful redwood and Douglas fir hollow along the King Range Crest Trail. Perfect for backpackers hiking the Lost Coast backcountry ridges.
Bear River Casino Resort
An exceptionally welcoming commercial overnight stay option offering up to three nights of free parking in the casino lot. Guests must register with security at the cashier desk inside to receive a vehicle dashboard permit. The upper parking section offers the flattest terrain and a quiet environment, with active security patrols and clean 24-hour restroom access inside.
Beaver Ridge Trail Backcountry
A rugged non-motorized backcountry trail system along Beaver Ridge in Humboldt County, offering dispersed camping for hikers and backpackers.
Benbow EV Charging Station
A commercial EV charging lot with a gas station situated across the highway. Best suited for quick charging stops or low-profile overnight stops while plugged in.
Benbow KOA Holiday
A highly-rated, fully developed commercial RV park offering full hookups, clean restrooms, free hot showers, and a friendly staff. Ideal for travelers seeking a secure and comfortable overnight stay near the redwoods with excellent amenities.
Benbow Lake State Recreation Area Campground
A beautiful, redwoods-shaded campground operated by California State Parks along the South Fork Eel River. The campground features 77 campsites with fire pits, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, and a dump station. Enjoy easy river access for swimming, though expect significant highway noise echoing from the nearby US-101 corridor.
Benbow Road Pullouts
A series of large dirt and gravel pullouts located along Benbow Road, running parallel to the South Fork Eel River. These turnouts offer free overnight parking option close to US-101, but feature severe highway noise and highly documented security risks.
Berry Summit-Mad River Road Dispersed
A paved and treated forest road corridor providing access to dispersed camping opportunities within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Big Creek Camp
A scenic wilderness backpacking campsite nestled under tree cover where Big Creek flows into the ocean along the Lost Coast Trail. Accessible only by foot, this site offers flat ground for tents and shelter from ocean winds.
Big Creek Road Dispersed
This corridor along the Big Creek forest road in Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities in a densely forested mountain environment near Ironside Mountain. The native dirt road is seasonally open from spring through autumn, providing a secluded wilderness setting.
Big Flat
A famous wilderness backcountry camping area situated along the beach of the Lost Coast Trail, accessible only via hiking.
Big French Creek Road Dispersed
Spanning across Humboldt and Trinity counties, this winding forest corridor follows Big French Creek through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It offers quiet, primitive roadside dispersed camping options among the trees.
Big Lagoon County Park Campground
A scenic county park campground positioned directly adjacent to Big Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. Mostly primitive, wooded sites catering well to tents, campervans, and smaller rigs, with a couple of utility hookup sites available near the end of the road.
Big Mountain Road Dispersed
A native dirt forest road offering dispersed camping access within the scenic Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The route is generally open year-round to passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Big Slide Campground
A rustic, quiet walk-in campground nestled within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest along the Trinity River. Offering eight tent-only campsites, this destination provides excellent opportunities for swimming, fishing, and hiking, with a beautiful beach area. Note that there is no piped water on-site, so visitors must bring their own supplies.
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Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
A commercial casino parking lot offering dedicated overnight parking spaces for self-contained vehicles behind the adjacent gas station. Recent updates indicate a daily fee is charged and registration at the hotel front desk or players club is required.
Boise Creek Campground
A convenient, shaded U.S. Forest Service developed campground nestled under a dense canopy of Douglas fir and Pacific madrone trees. Situated just off Highway 299 near Willow Creek, it provides quick access to the Trinity River, though campers should expect noticeable highway traffic noise.
Buck Creek Wilderness Campsite
A remote, hike-in wilderness campsite situated along the scenic Lost Coast Trail where Buck Creek meets the Pacific Ocean. Access is strictly on foot, requiring careful preparation for beach hiking and timing around ocean tides. This pristine coastal spot offers incredible marine views and a refreshing freshwater source. Highly prized by backpackers seeking absolute isolation along California's rugged northern coastline.
Bull Creek Trail Camp
A secluded, hike-in trail camp located within Humboldt Redwoods State Park, accessible via the Bull Creek trail system. Ideal for backpackers seeking a quiet stay under the canopy of an old-growth redwood forest.
Bunker Road BLM Corridor
This paved road segment is located on Bureau of Land Management land near Bayview and Fort Humboldt. It serves as a scenic, easily accessible corridor for those seeking to camp in the Humboldt County coastal region.
Burlington Campground - Humboldt Redwoods State Park
An official developed campground situated directly within the towering redwoods of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, adjacent to the visitor center. It offers standard state park facilities including flushing restrooms and coin-operated hot showers, though campsites are relatively closely spaced with limited privacy. Suitable for passenger vehicles, vans, and smaller rigs due to tight interior turns.
Burnt Ranch Campground
A rustic and quiet forest campground located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burnt Ranch Falls. The site is accessible to passenger vehicles and motorhomes via a well-maintained gravel road.
Burnt Ranch Guard Station Road Dispersed
This access road winds through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering dispersed camping options along the corridor. The gravel and crushed aggregate surface is suitable for most passenger vehicles.
Camp Kimtu
A developed bluff-side campground overlooking the Trinity River under a canopy of pine trees. Features tent sites, cabins, and a group camp area, with direct access to the river via a trail. Well-suited for tents, car camping, and small camper vans. A full-time camp host is present on site. It operates seasonally and closes for the winter at the end of October.
Camp Wolfman
A wilderness hike-in backcountry campsite located along the northern section of the rugged Lost Coast Trail.
Caraway Ridge Dispersed Camping
This scenic dirt road corridor in Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities on native surfaces near the New River Trailhead. It is accessible to standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Cedar Flat Picnic Area
A scenic day-use picnic area within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering a paved pull-off and shaded picnic spots near the Trinity River.
Chelly Gulch Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Chelly Gulch within the Six Rivers National Forest. The native-surface dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during the dry season, providing primitive spots in a forested setting.
Clam Beach County Park Campground
A small, beachside county park campground consisting primarily of a paved parking lot with adjacent sand sites, picnic tables, and fire pits. It offers immediate boardwalk trail access to a vast sandy beach, though highway noise from nearby US-101 is noticeable.
Clark Creek Loop Dispersed
Clark Creek Loop offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Coffee Pot Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Coffee Pot Road in the forested terrain of northern California.
Cooskie Creek Wilderness Camping Area
Located along the remote Lost Coast Trail in the King Range National Conservation Area, this wilderness backcountry camp at Cooskie Creek offers scenic coastal camping accessible only to backpackers.
Costco Eureka
The Costco parking lot in Eureka allows single-night stays with explicit prior manager approval. Guests should park on the outer perimeter away from the main gas pumps and tire center.
Cuneo Creek Family Horse Camp
Situated in the scenic redwood forest of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, this developed campground is highly popular with equestrian campers but welcomes family camping. It features corrals, immediate access to extensive multi-use trails, and excellent developed facilities.
Dead Mule Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest road corridor winding through Six Rivers National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities among the timbered Klamath mountains.
Denny Campground
Quiet and remote developed campground situated near the historic Denny Guard Station in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The facility features five basic campsites surrounded by dense forest, offering a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path experience. Note that there is no potable water on-site.
Devils Canyon
A remote forest road corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering dispersed camping options along Devils Canyon. The route consists of a native dirt surface and is open to standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Dispersed Rec 54 Corridor
This remote forest corridor in the Klamath National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road, providing a peaceful and secluded setting.
Dispersed Rec 54
This dispersed camping corridor along National Forest Road 54 lies within the Klamath National Forest. The native dirt road winds through a forested valley near Bowerman Peak and the historic Gilta Mine area. Campers can find rustic, dispersed spots along the road, best suited for high-clearance or standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Dispersed Rec Road 54
Dispersed camping corridor along Dispersed Rec Road 54 in the Klamath National Forest. Offers quiet, forested pull-offs with native dirt surfaces suitable for high-clearance vehicles.
E Fork New River Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road runs along the East Fork New River in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering remote dispersed camping options on native surfaces.
E-Ne-Nuck Campground
A small developed campground featuring 10 campsites situated near prime fishing holes on the Klamath River. Facilities include potable water and a vault toilet, making it an excellent base camp for anglers and river enthusiasts.
East Fork Campground – Six Rivers NF (CA)
East Fork Campground is a developed USFS group campsite located under a scenic canopy of maples, firs, and cedars along Willow Creek. It offers vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though campers must bring their own drinking water.
Elk Country RV Resort and Campground
A large, popular private RV park and campground situated right along the coastal Redwood highway corridor, famous for its resident herd of Roosevelt elk that frequently roam the property. The park offers full-hookup RV sites, electric/water hookups, and large grassy tent sites, alongside coin-operated laundry and shower facilities.
Elk Prairie Campground
An outstanding developed campground set amidst majestic old-growth redwood forests and lush meadows. It offers easy trail access and regular opportunities to view local wildlife, including elk and deer roaming near the sites.
Elk Prairie Hike and Bike Camp Area
A dedicated walk-in camping area reserved exclusively for visitors arriving on foot or by bicycle, located along the Davidson Trail.
Emerald Forest Cabins & RV
A commercial RV resort nestled in a dense redwood grove right off Highway 101, offering cabins, full-hookup RV spaces, and dedicated tent sites. This convenient base camp features hot showers, restroom facilities, and easy access to nearby beaches, though highway noise is audible from the easternmost sites.
Eureka Urban Stealth Parking
An urban corridor containing various street and waterfront parking options in Eureka. The area features a mix of marina access, roadside parking, and industrial streets, but is subject to local vehicle habitation laws.
Eureka Waterfront Urban Stealth Parking
An urban corridor along the Humboldt Bay waterfront in Eureka, containing several informal street and lot parking options behind local commercial areas and public facilities. Overnight parking is highly restricted by local ordinances, and activities surrounding active shopping centers and parks require strict discretion.
Finley Ridge Road Dispersed
This rugged dirt corridor runs along Finley Ridge within the BLM-managed King Range National Conservation Area. It provides remote, primitive camping opportunities surrounded by dense forests and high ridges.
Fish Lake Campground
A developed lakeside campground nestled under shaded Douglas fir and cedar trees along the shore of Fish Lake. Campers have access to canoeing, swimming, and nearby hiking trails.
Flyette Prairie Trail Access - East
Remote trailhead access point on the eastern portion of the Flyette Prairie Trail.
Flyette Prairie Trail Access - West
Trailhead area along the Flyette Prairie Trail within the remote Six Rivers National Forest.
Forest Road Dispersed Rec 54
A remote forest road corridor located in the Six Rivers National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along native dirt surface turnouts. The corridor runs through scenic wooded terrain and provides access for passenger vehicles and motorhomes during dry conditions. Visitors should be prepared for typical dirt road conditions including minor ruts.
Fork Camp
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along Brays Opening Road near Board Camp Mountain in the Six Rivers National Forest.
Garberville & Redway Stealth Parking
An urban stealth area located in the towns of Garberville and Redway along Redwood Drive. Overnight parking is restricted due to local county ordinances, requiring low-profile vehicles and late arrivals.
Giant Redwoods RV & Camp
A well-maintained, private RV park nestled along the scenic Eel River, offering convenient pull-through spaces and direct access to the water under a backdrop of towering redwoods. It functions as a convenient, fully serviced base camp directly off the Avenue of the Giants.
Gitchell Creek Backcountry Zone
A pristine wilderness hike-in camping corridor along the King Range Lost Coast Trail at the mouth of Gitchell Creek. This rugged coastal zone is highly scenic and represents the starting boundary of the southern impassable-at-high-tide trail section.
Gitchell Creek Beach Camp
Primitive backcountry beach campsite located near the mouth of Gitchell Creek. Offers tent camping on the sand with drift logs for wind protection.
Godfrey Ranch Road
Located within the Klamath National Forest, this route offers opportunities for dispersed camping along a native-material dirt road in a quiet forest setting.
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground
This highly scenic developed campground sits directly on the wild Pacific coast within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. It offers pristine ocean views, beach access, and immediate access to Fern Canyon and regional hiking trails. Flush toilets, clean hot showers, fire pits, and bear-proof food lockers are provided.
Grapevine Creek Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Grapevine Creek within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, providing numerous pull-offs along a native dirt and gravel road.
Grasshopper Picayune Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridors along the Grasshopper Picayune forest road within the Klamath National Forest. The road is composed of dirt and gravel, providing access to secluded pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Grasshopper Picayune Road Dispersed
Grasshopper Picayune is a native-dirt National Forest road within Klamath National Forest offering opportunities for dispersed camping along its corridor.
Grasshopper Trail Camp
A remote, hike-in and bike-in trail camp located near Grasshopper Mountain in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Accessible via multi-use trails, it offers primitive camping options under towering redwoods and Douglas firs.
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park - Environmental Camp
Walk-in environmental campsites offering a more primitive, secluded, and natural experience away from standard vehicle camping areas.
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park - Group Camp
An official group camping area within the redwood state park, designed for larger gatherings and group events looking for a forested setting.
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Campground
A tranquil state park campground located a few miles past Van Duzen County Park, set along the scenic Van Duzen River. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers amenities including restroom buildings, hot showers, and a small visitor center. Several walking trails wind through sections of the surrounding redwood forest, though river water levels can drop significantly during dry summer months.
Hamilton Barn Environmental Camp
Walk-in environmental camping area in a scenic redwood grove. Campers must park in the designated lot and carry gear to the secluded sites.
Happy Camp Mountain Road Dispersed
Happy Camp Mountain Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The native material dirt road provides access to primitive camping areas surrounded by dense forest scenery.
Happy Camp Mountain Road Dispersed
Happy Camp Mountain Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Six Rivers National Forest. The route climbs through quiet forested terrain, offering several roadside pullouts for self-contained rigs.
Herrick Avenue Park and Ride
A paved commuter park and ride lot located directly off the highway south of Eureka. While convenient for quick overnight stays, it experiences frequent noise and local traffic well into the early morning hours.
Hickey Campground - Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
Set deep within a redwood forest along the South Fork Eel River, this loop provides quiet developed camping with quick access to hiking trails and the river. Standard state park fees apply, and facilities include restrooms, coin showers, and potable water.
High Point Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along High Point Road within the Klamath National Forest area.
Highway 101 Billboard Pull-off
A large, flat dirt pull-off located beneath a highway billboard along US-101. Offers a level spot for a single night, though it features direct highway noise.
Highway 101 Roadside Pullouts (Redway)
A series of large paved and gravel pullouts along Highway 101 just north of Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area. These turnouts are on public highway right-of-way and are utilized for quick overnight stays by travelers, though they are subject to constant traffic noise.
Honeydew Campground
Honeydew Campground is a small, remote Bureau of Land Management facility located near Honeydew Creek in the rugged Lost Coast region. It offers basic campsites with picnic tables and vault toilets, but visitors must pack in their own water.
Horse Mountain Botanical Area
A rugged mountain landscape located near the former Horse Mountain Mine within Six Rivers National Forest. The lower parking area offers flat, level spots suitable for vans and truck campers, though the road ascending the mountain is bumpy and requires higher clearance.
Horse Mountain Creek Backcountry Area
A pristine backcountry area located within the King Range conservation lands, offering primitive hike-in and bike-in campsites along the Paradise Royale and Horse Mountain Creek trail networks. Ideal for backpackers and mountain bikers seeking deep forest solitude. Motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited on these trail systems.
Horse Mountain Creek Backcountry Site
A backcountry tent site positioned near Horse Mountain Creek. Offers direct access to water and sits beneath a dense redwood forest canopy.
Hotel Gulch Campsite
Located along the rugged Hotel Gulch Trail in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, this area offers primitive forest camping. Access requires a very rough dirt road with high-clearance 4WD capability, especially during wet periods. Pit toilets are available nearby. The campsites sit in a quiet, heavily wooded canyon setting close to Usal Creek.
Hotelling Campground
A small, quiet developed campground offering campsites situated directly along the scenic South Fork of the Salmon River.
Humboldt County Fairgrounds RV Park & Campground
A convenient fairground RV park and campground located on the edge of the historic town of Ferndale, serving as an accessible base camp for exploring the northern coast. It offers both hookup and dry camping options, with grassy and paved parking surfaces depending on weather conditions. Note that the entire facility closes to public camping during August for the annual county fair.
Humboldt Lagoons Boat-in Campsite
This boat-in campground is situated directly on the shore of Stone Lagoon within Humboldt Lagoons State Park. Offering deep quiet and a feeling of remote isolation, the campsite is accessible only by non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks or canoes, or by a long hike.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park - Hansen Ridge Trail Camp
Located along Hanson Ridge within Humboldt Redwoods State Park, this backcountry trail camp offers a secluded camping experience surrounded by scenic forested ridges. Access is strictly limited to hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, with no public motorized vehicle access permitted. A valid state park backcountry permit and fee are required, and a vault toilet is available on-site.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park - Johnson Trail Camp
Johnson Trail Camp is a primitive walk-in camp situated within the stunning redwood groves of Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Located along the Grasshopper Road trail, this quiet site offers a secluded backcountry experience for backpackers and hikers. The campsite is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and a pit toilet, requiring all supplies to be packed in and waste packed out.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park - Proposed Grasshopper Trail Camp
A proposed backcountry trail camp situated on the redwood-forested slopes of Humboldt Redwoods State Park near Grasshopper Mountain. This site is intended for non-motorized trail users, with public vehicular access restricted on the surrounding fire roads.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park - Whiskey Flat Trail Camp
Whiskey Flat Trail Camp is a remote hike-in, bike-in, or equestrian camping area tucked deep within the redwood forest of Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Accessible only via trail, it provides a quiet escape for non-motorized travelers looking to experience the ancient groves. Pit toilets are available on-site, but campers must carry in all water and pack out all trash. A state park permit is required for overnight stays, and proper bear-resistant food storage is mandatory.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Set amidst towering ancient redwoods, this state park location provides access to spectacular groves and hiking trails. Developed camping is restricted to designated sites, and reservations are highly recommended during the peak season.
Kaut Road Dispersed Camping
This dirt corridor winds through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, providing remote dispersed camping options near Willow Creek. It is managed for native-material surface access and is generally open to motorhomes and other passenger vehicles.
King Crest Ridge Camp
A rugged wilderness clearing offering primitive walk-in camping along the crest of the King Range National Conservation Area.
King Peak Backcountry Site
A secluded backcountry wilderness pocket located south of King Peak, offering wilderness backpackers a rustic tent pitch site.
King Range Crest Dispersed Site
A rugged, off-trail wilderness campsite area situated along the King Range Crest, popular among backpackers seeking pure solitude.
Kinsey Creek Backcountry Camp
This backcountry wilderness camping area along the Lost Coast Trail is situated near Kinsey Creek and offers direct beach access for backpackers.
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Lacks Creek BLM Management Area
A beautiful, remote Bureau of Land Management recreation area located along the ridgeline north of Highway 299. It features a mixture of designated primitive sites with picnic tables and open dispersed areas nestled in deep pine forests with occasional distant ocean and valley sunset views. Access requires a long, winding climb on gravel and dirt roads that are dusty and washboarded but highly rewarding for self-contained travelers.
Lake Mountain Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options along Lake Mountain Road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The native material dirt road is generally open year-round to passenger vehicles, offering quiet spots under the forest canopy.
Little Bidden Road Dispersed
This dirt road corridor inside the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Willow Creek offers quiet, forested spots suitable for dispersed camping.
Little Jackass Creek State Park Camp
A remote backcountry trail camp nestled along Little Jackass Creek in the rugged Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Primarily accessed via the Lost Coast Trail, this site offers ultimate wilderness isolation with spectacular coastal scenery. Campers must pack in all gear and supplies, as there is no vehicle access to the campsite itself. Bear canisters are required for food storage.
Little Rock Campground
A quiet and easily accessible campground nestled in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The site features a bituminous surface treatment, making it suitable for passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Lost Coast Trail Backcountry Camp
An unnamed backcountry campsite located along the Lost Coast Trail, perfect for backpackers seeking solitude along the wild California coast.
Low Gap Camp
Low Gap Camp is a primitive campground nestled within the scenic redwoods and coastal wilderness of Sinkyone Wilderness State Park along the rugged Usal Road.
Lucky Bear Casino
A convenient paved parking lot at the Lucky Bear Casino in Hoopa, offering a practical spot for an overnight stop while visiting the local museum or nearby outdoor attractions.
Maple Camp
A primitive, walk-in backcountry campsite shaded by mature maples along the scenic King Crest Trail in the King Range Wilderness.
Matthews Creek Campground Access
A developed Forest Service recreation area located along Matthews Creek. This quiet, shaded site offers easy access for passenger cars on an improved gravel road.
Mattole Campground
A rustic developed campground situated right against the sand dunes on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, serving as the northern trailhead for the famous Lost Coast Trail. It features basic amenities and close beach access, though dunes block direct ocean views from the campsites.
Methodist Creek Road Dispersed
This forest corridor along Methodist Creek offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities nestled deep within the Klamath National Forest. The native dirt road leads to secluded pull-outs with access to nearby water sources and deep forest shade.
Milk Camp
Milk Camp is a remote backcountry walk-in campsite located within the Six Rivers National Forest, offering primitive camping accessible via trail near the Pony Buttes area.
Miller Camp
A quiet wilderness trail camp offering a flat clearing under towering evergreens on the high ridges of the King Range Crest Trail, providing an authentic wilderness escape.
Miranda Market Parking
A paved parking area in front of the local market along the Avenue of the Giants. Quiet after business hours, the spot is highly convenient with dining and postal services within walking distance. Visitors should always ask the management for permission before staying overnight.
Mullens Camp
A remote backcountry trail camp located along the wilderness trail network near Salmon Mountain.
Nadelos Campground
A small, quiet developed campground offering tent sites tucked under a dense forest canopy near the Chemise Mountain Trailhead. Facilities include vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables, but no potable water is available on-site.
Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway Corridor
A scenic parkway corridor passing through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This area is highly monitored, and overnight parking or dispersed camping along the parkway shoulders and pull-offs is strictly prohibited by park regulations.
Nick's Camp
A walk-in backcountry campsite located in the dense coastal forests of the King Range National Conservation Area.
Nordheimer Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Nordheimer Creek Road within the Klamath National Forest. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles and offers shaded sites near the water.
Nordheimer Group Sites
Located in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest near the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River, this developed USFS facility offers group sites with large grassy meadows, double vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Popular for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and hiking.
Nordheimer Main Campground
A developed first-come, first-served USFS campground featuring 12 single sites shaded by Douglas-fir and hardwood forest near the Salmon River. Offers vault restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings, but has no running water or hookups.
Orchard Camp
A walk-in primitive campground nestled within redwood groves in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Ideal for backpackers along the Lost Coast Trail, offering peaceful wooded sites a short distance from the rugged Pacific coast.
Panther Creek Road Dispersed
This gravel forest road offers quiet, dispersed camping opportunities within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, accessible to most vehicle types.
Paradise Royale Trail Tent Site
A primitive, trailside clearing suited for a single tent. Located along the Paradise Royale trail system, providing a quiet overnight option for backpackers.
Pearch Creek Campground
Nestled in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest along the Klamath River valley, this shady developed campground sits near the cooling waters of Pearch Creek. It is highly popular for local salmon and steelhead fishing as well as nearby whitewater rafting.
Petro Parking Willow Creek
A paved commercial parking area in the small mountain community of Willow Creek, offering convenient access to local services.
Picayune Godfrey Tie Road Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping options along the Picayune Godfrey Tie road within Klamath National Forest. The route features a native dirt road surface and offers quiet wooded settings.
Pine Ridge Road Dispersed (Lacks Creek)
This remote gravel road corridor meanders through the scenic, forested ridge lines of the Lacks Creek Management Area, providing several undeveloped roadside pullouts for dispersed camping. It offers a peaceful retreat with quiet, scenic surroundings managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Planet Fitness Eureka
Planet Fitness parking lot located off Truesdale Street in Eureka. This spot offers standard commercial parking lot parking close to local services.
Potato Mountain Dispersed Hike-In
A remote wilderness hike-in campsite located in Six Rivers National Forest near Potato Mountain.
Poverty Gulch Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options are located along Poverty Gulch, a native-material forest road in the Klamath National Forest. This seasonal corridor is suitable for dry-season camping and is accessible to a variety of vehicle types.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park - Gold Bluffs Environmental Camp
An environmental walk-in campground nested in the beautiful coastal redwoods section of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, offering secluded tent-only camping sites near the ocean. Note that vehicle access is restricted to Davison Road, which has specific vehicle size limits.
Proposed Fox Camp
A proposed camping area within the state park system along Fox Camp Road. Facilities are undeveloped and overnight stays are restricted as the site is not yet officially open for public camping.
Proposed Hamilton Trail Camp
A proposed trail camp location within the park, intended for backpackers along the trail network.
Proposed Upper Gould Trail Camp
A proposed walk-in trail camp situated within the redwood forests of Humboldt Redwoods State Park. This is a backcountry trail-use concept and does not support any vehicle or rig camping.
Quinby Creek Forest Road Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor winding through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Willow Creek. This native-surface forest route offers scenic, quiet dispersed camping pullouts with standard 14-day stay limits.
Railroad Camp
A secluded walk-in campsite shaded by dense redwoods in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Located along the coastal trail system, this camp offers an authentic wilderness experience near the rugged shore.
Randall Creek Wilderness Camp
A primitive beach-side wilderness campsite located at the mouth of Randall Creek along the Lost Coast Trail.
Red Cap Lake Trail Camp
A remote, walk-in backcountry campsite set along the scenic shores of Red Cap Lake.
Red Cap Lake Trailside Clearing
An undeveloped wilderness clearing suitable for backpacker tent camping near the trail to Red Cap Lake.
Redcrest Resort
A private resort offering diverse lodging options, including cabins and a dedicated grassy walk-in tent camping area. Campers park a short distance from the tent sites, which feature picnic tables and shared fire pits. The property includes modern, secure restroom facilities with hot showers. Check-in is required before the reception closes in the evening. This is a convenient basecamp located near the scenic Avenue of the Giants.
Redway Urban Stealth Parking
This urban zone encompasses street parking options and roadside dirt pull-offs within the community of Redway, California. It serves as a brief overnight stopping point close to local amenities, though travelers should expect standard neighborhood noise and traffic. Active municipal codes restrict overnight vehicle habitation on public streets, and several trailheads in the area strictly post no-parking signs from sunset to sunrise. Setting up camps is discouraged, and visitors should maintain a low profile in designated commercial parking areas or legal street side options.
Redwood Campground - Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
One of the developed campground loops inside Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, offering tent and small RV sites surrounded by tall redwood trees. Access is paved, and facilities include standard state park amenities like restrooms, water, and trash collection.
Redwood Coast Cabins, RV & Camping
A functional, privately owned RV park and campground offering a mix of full hookup RV sites, tent areas, and cabin rentals just off the highway near Humboldt Bay. The facility is a practical stopover for travelers looking to utility-dump, wash laundry, and take unlimited hot showers.
Redwood National Park
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Redwoods River Resort
A developed campground nestled in an old-growth redwood forest along the Eel River, offering full-hookup RV sites, tent areas, and family amenities like a pool, playground, and on-site restaurant.
Richardson Grove RV Park
A private, commercial RV park located just south of Richardson Grove State Park. Offers standard tent sites, partial hookups, laundry facilities, and convenient walking access to an adjacent gas station and convenience store.
Richardson Grove State Park Campground
An iconic state park campground nestled under a towering canopy of ancient coastal redwoods. Features multiple loops, clean restrooms, token-operated hot showers, and trails leading directly to the South Fork Eel River.
River Ranch Road Street Parking
Wide industrial and commercial street parking corridor along River Ranch Road, situated between local motels and fields. Frequently utilized by commercial semi-trucks, offering a convenient, basic option close to local services.
River Walk RV Park
A well-maintained, commercial RV park located just off Highway 101 in Fortuna, California. It features robust amenities including hot showers, laundry facilities, a pool, and a spa area near local dining.
Riverview Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the Riverview forest road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This area offers quiet settings with native material dirt roads suitable for most vehicles during dry conditions.
Rock Creek Campground - Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
A beautifully shaded developed campground nestled under giant redwood trees, offering easy access to the South Fork Eel River and hiking trails. Sites feature picnic tables, food lockers, fire rings, and proximity to restrooms with pay showers and outdoor dish sinks.
Rock Lake Campsite
A scenic primitive backcountry camping area on the shores of Rock Lake, surrounded by rugged peaks in the Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Rock Lake Wilderness Basin
A pristine backcountry basin centered around Rock Lake and the Salmon Summit Trail within the Trinity Alps Wilderness of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This area offers exceptional alpine scenery and complete quiet, accessible only via strenuous backpacking trails.
Round Knob Forest Road
A quiet Forest Service road corridor winding through Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping opportunities.
Saddle Mountain BLM Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options along a rugged BLM road near the Saddle Mountain Trailhead.
Saddle Mountain Road Dispersed
Saddle Mountain Road Dispersed camping offers several secluded pullouts along a rugged mountain road in the King Range National Conservation Area. Surrounded by dense forest and offering scenic ridge views, these sites provide excellent solitude. Access is challenging and requires a high-clearance vehicle due to steep sections, deep ruts, and potential stream crossings. Visitors should be prepared for windy conditions on the ridges and respect local property boundaries.
Salmon Mountain Trailside Camp
A secluded wilderness clearing along the high-elevation trail approach to Salmon Mountain.
Salmon River Dispersed Area
A scenic riverfront corridor along the Wild and Scenic Salmon River, offering dispersed camping and river access. The area is highly remote and roads are narrow, making it best suited for passenger vehicles and small campervans.
Salmon River District, Klamath National Forest
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Salmon Summit Ridge Camp
A high-elevation hike-in campsite situated along the Salmon Summit ridge trail system.
Salmon Summit Ridge Campsite
An unnamed primitive campsite option along the high-elevation ridge near the Salmon Summit trail junction, offering sweeping views of the Klamath Mountains.
Samoa Boat Ramp County Park
A basic paved county park campground situated directly next to the bay on Samoa Peninsula. This waterfront parking lot setup features dry camping spots with picnic tables and fire rings on some sites, offering pleasant views of the bay, pelicans, and passing boats.
Scenic Drive Pullouts & Beach Access
A scenic coastal corridor south of Trinidad running along the bluffs above Baker Beach, containing a few small pullouts. While some stretches of this rough road feature 'no parking' signs, select gravel pullouts accommodate self-contained campers seeking overnight stays set against the sound of ocean waves.
Sea Lion Gulch
A rugged walk-in camping spot located along the remote Lost Coast Trail.
Sequoia Park & Zoo Stealth Area
This urban stealth parking zone is located along public streets bordering Sequoia Park and the Sequoia Park Zoo in a residential neighborhood of Eureka. The area is highly frequented by day-use visitors, and local regulations restrict overnight vehicle residency.
Shelter Cove RV Campground
A privately owned commercial campground in the heart of Shelter Cove. It features close-quarters camping on a dry, grassy field with ocean views, hot showers, and a short walk to the beach and local eateries.
Shelter Cove Urban Overnight Parking
An urban stealth area located in the coastal community of Shelter Cove. This zone consolidates roadside pull-offs and street-parking spots. These locations offer minimal privacy but are situated close to local coastal businesses and the beach.
Shipman Creek Wilderness Campsite
A legendary backpacking campsite on the Lost Coast Trail, nestled where Shipman Creek flows into the Pacific Ocean.
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park - Anderson Camp
Anderson Camp is a remote trail camp nestled in a deep redwood canyon within Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. This walk-in environmental camp serves backpackers along the Lost Coast Trail, offering basic picnic tables, fire rings, and incredible wilderness solitude under ancient trees.
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park - Bear Harbor Camp
A remote and primitive walk-in environmental campground nestled on the rugged Lost Coast within Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Reaching this secluded coastal canyon requires navigating a highly challenging, narrow, and winding dirt road that can easily damage standard passenger vehicles and becomes dangerous when wet. The campsites are located a short walk from the parking area, shaded by redwoods and sit adjacent to a dramatic shoreline.
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park - Needle Rock Area
A collection of rugged environmental walk-in camps located along the dramatic Lost Coast in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Access is via Bear Harbor Road, a very narrow, steep dirt road strictly unsuitable for RVs, trailers, or large vans.
Slide Creek Campground
Slide Creek Campground is a remote, primitive U.S. Forest Service facility in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering five tent-only campsites. This quiet destination lacks a water system and is unsuitable for RVs or trailers.
Spanish Creek
A scenic wilderness campsite situated near where Spanish Creek meets the Pacific Ocean along the Lost Coast Trail, providing a freshwater source.
Spanish Flat Wilderness Backcountry Area
A remote, breathtaking stretch of the King Range National Conservation Area along California's Lost Coast Trail. This wilderness zone features several backcountry hike-in campsites situated on marine terraces and near coastal creeks. Accessible only on foot, campers can experience pristine beachside wilderness, but must secure a competitive BLM backcountry permit and carry bear-resistant canisters.
Spanish Flats
A popular backcountry camping area on a marine terrace along the Lost Coast Trail, offering wide-open ocean views and beach access.
Stafford RV Park and Campground
An older, rustic private campground situated in a scenic redwood grove just off US 101, north of the Avenue of the Giants. It offers basic electric and water hookups, restrooms, laundry, and a dump station. While the facilities are heavily weathered and dated, it serves as a budget-friendly option in a redwood setting.
Stagecoach Hill & Frontage Road Dispersed Corridor
This zone covers the narrow frontage road and trailhead pull-offs immediately west of Highway 101 near Stagecoach Hill. These sites lie just outside the official boundaries of the adjacent state park, offering limited vehicle pull-offs on gravel and asphalt spurs.
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
A beautiful California State Recreation Area along the South Fork Eel River, featuring three distinct developed campground loops set amidst towering redwoods. Facilities include flush toilets, coin-operated warm showers, and potable water, though tight spaces limit access to smaller rigs under 24 feet.
State Park - Big Lagoon Environmental Campsites
An official, designated environmental camping area situated near the scenic lagoon water's edge, requiring a short walk from vehicle parking.
State Park - Jones Beach Camp
A highly remote coastal walk-in campsite near Jones Beach, offering direct access to the rugged Lost Coast Trail system.
State Park - Needle Rock Camp
Located near the historic Needle Rock Visitor Center. This location features walk-in environmental tent sites and a historic barn offering basic shelter with ocean-facing windows.
State Park - Streamside Camp
A secluded environmental trail camp located just north of the visitor center, nestled alongside a small stream near the coastal bluffs.
State Park - Wheeler Camp
Wheeler Camp is a deeply remote backcountry camping destination nestled within Sinkyone Wilderness State Park along California's rugged Lost Coast. Surrounded by towering coastal redwoods and pristine ocean beaches, this location offers an unmatched wilderness experience for backpackers and adventurous off-roaders. Accessing the camp by vehicle requires navigating the notorious Usal Road, which demands high-clearance 4WD and is completely impassable during wet conditions.
Sue-meg State Park - Agate Beach Campground
An official, developed cliffside campground within Sue-meg State Park, offering spectacular views of the Pacific coastline, hiking trail access, and coastal overlooks. This campground features privacy-oriented sites suitable for smaller rigs, complete with coin-operated showers and standard washroom facilities.
Sue-meg State Park - Hike/Bike & Group Camps
A dedicated walk-in campsite cluster within Sue-meg State Park, tailored specifically for hikers, cyclists, and small group camping. The sites sit in a lush redwood-adjacent coastal forest setting near coastal viewpoints.
Sue-meg State Park - Red Alder Group Campground
A developed group campground within Sue-meg State Park designed to accommodate larger gatherings and multi-family camping among Alder trees.
Sue-meg State Park
A gorgeous, well-maintained coastal park set in dense redwood groves with incredible hiking trails. The facility features over 125 private campsites, hot coin-operated showers, a reconstructed Yurok village, a plant garden, and a sanitation dump station at the park entrance.
The Heights Casino RV Lot
A dedicated, paved overnight RV parking area located directly across the highway from the casino. It offers a secure and convenient coastal staging point with partial ocean views from its elevated hilltop position.
Tish Tang Tribal Campground
A beautiful, welcoming developed campground operated by the local tribe, nestled in a mature oak forest along the Trinity River. It features a great swimming and fishing area just a short walk down a trail, spring-fed water, a playground, and clean facilities including a traditional sauna and hot showers. The camp host is incredibly friendly and offers local historical insights.
Tolkan Campground
A quiet Bureau of Land Management campground located along King Peak Road in the King Range National Conservation Area. The site serves as a trailhead for the Tolkan Terrain Park and Paradise Royale Mountain Bike Loop, offering shaded campsites surrounded by large oak trees. It provides basic developed amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, bear-proof trash cans, and vault toilets, but lacks potable water.
Trinidad Rest Area Northbound
An exceptionally scenic rest area nestled directly within a mature redwood grove along Highway 101. It offers clean, heated restrooms, a free dump station with drinking water spigots, trash receptacles, and picnic tables.
Underwood Mountain Road (FR 60)
This quiet dirt corridor travels up Underwood Mountain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
Van Duzen County Park - Swimmer’s Delight Campground
A scenic developed county park nestled in a dense redwood forest along the Van Duzen River. Features hot showers, restrooms, and some sites with electrical hookups, though narrow, winding access roads make it highly unsuitable for large rigs.
Wailaki Campground
A peaceful developed campground set amidst majestic old-growth fir trees, offering spacious sites and immediate access to hiking trails. Ideal for tent campers and small campervans seeking solitude, the site features basic amenities but lacks potable water.
White Bear Forest Road
A remote forest road corridor located within the Klamath National Forest, offering opportunities for dispersed camping in a serene woodland setting near the historic White Bear Mine.
Williams Grove Group Campground - Humboldt Redwoods State Park
A developed group campground nestled within spectacular old-growth redwoods along the scenic Eel River, offering convenient access to river activities and local hiking. Ideal for organized gatherings looking for a classic redwood experience.
Yellow Jacket Ridge Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Klamath region. The native material road winds through a forested ridge, providing a quiet and highly secluded getaway.
Youngs Peak Trailside Camp
A remote hike-in backcountry campsite located along the wilderness trails near Youngs Peak.