Dispersed Camping in Mendocino County, California
Showing 184 locations in Mendocino County.
Abandoned Camp Site
A former campsite area located in a forested pocket east of Fort Bragg, offering a secluded pull-off that may have restricted access.
Albion River Campground and Marina
A developed campground and marina nestled directly beneath the historic Albion River bridge where the river meets the ocean. The flat, open sites offer immediate river and beach access, making it a popular launching spot for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Anytime Fitness - Ukiah
A standard gym parking lot situated just off Highway 101. While the 24-hour facility offers potential for quick stealth parking, overnight stays are not officially permitted and are best suited for active members in low-profile vehicles.
Asa Bean Dispersed Camping
A secluded dispersed camping area located in Mendocino National Forest near the Asa Bean Trailhead.
Atchison Campground
Atchison Campground is a primitive campground situated in a remote forest setting along the Middle Fork Eel River. It offers basic, quiet camping deep within the national forest.
Atchison Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Atchison Creek Road within Mendocino National Forest. The native material dirt road is open year-round to all vehicles, offering standard dispersed camping options in a rustic forest setting.
Azalea Campground (Hendy Woods State Park)
Azalea Campground offers a serene, redwood-shaded camping experience within Hendy Woods State Park. Guests enjoy clean restroom facilities, hot showers, and close proximity to the hiking trails and river access. It is an exceptionally quiet and peaceful retreat nestled in the woods.
Big River Campground
A primitive developed campground nestled in the redwood canopy of Jackson Demonstration State Forest, offering shaded sites near the river corridor.
Billy Pike Road Dispersed
Billy Pike Road offers quiet dispersed camping within the Mendocino National Forest along a native dirt road. The area is generally accessible to most vehicle types during dry conditions and provides standard forested dispersed sites.
Black Butte Homes Road Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor within the Mendocino National Forest offering access to dispersed camping opportunities near Black Butte.
Black Butte Spur A Dispersed
A remote dirt access road in the Mendocino National Forest offering dispersed camping options near Black Butte. The native surface road is open year-round to all vehicles under standard forest regulations.
Blackjack Camp
A primitive forest camp located deep within the Mendocino National Forest, offering a remote wilderness experience with access to nearby trailheads and springs.
Blands Cove Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor located along Blands Cove Road within the Mendocino National Forest. It offers standard forested surroundings with quiet atmosphere and native dirt roads.
Board Tree Campground
Board Tree Campground is a quiet, primitive National Forest campground tucked away in the scenic oak and pine woodlands of the Mendocino National Forest.
Boardman Ridge Campground
A quiet and highly secluded primitive campground located near the end of a dirt access road on Boardman Ridge. This area offers beautiful scenic vistas of the surrounding canyon and forest landscape, providing a peaceful escape far from highway traffic.
Boundary Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor runs along Boundary Road within the Mendocino National Forest. The route ranges from bituminous surface treatments to native dirt, providing numerous pullouts suitable for quiet, shaded camping. It offers convenient access to nearby Black Butte and Plaskett Meadows.
Brown Camp
An isolated hike-in campsite nestled deep within the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, ideal for multi-day backpacking trips.
Brownell Camp
A remote, primitive campground located within the Mendocino National Forest along Brownell Camp Road.
Buck Rock ORV Corridor
This dirt ORV road runs through the scenic Mendocino National Forest near Buck Rock, offering dispersed camping options along the corridor. The route consists of native dirt material and is suitable for most standard high-clearance vehicles during dry conditions.
Bushay Recreation Area
Bushay Recreation Area is situated along the shores of scenic Lake Mendocino, where redwood forests transition into northern California wine country. Formed by the Coyote Valley Dam on the Russian River, this large developed park offers extensive recreational opportunities including boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, and multi-use trails like the Kaweyo Trail. The campground features paved access and multiple sites, though the access road is subject to seasonal flooding and high water levels during the rainy winter and spring months.
Butte Camp
A remote wilderness hike-in campsite located near Little Butte, offering primitive tent camping in a quiet forest setting.
Camp 4 Campground
A quiet, primitive campground set within the redwood and Douglas fir canopy of Jackson Demonstration State Forest.
Camp 6 Campground
A serene, primitive campground offering a peaceful redwood setting along the forest corridor.
Camp 8
A primitive campground nestled in the redwood and pine forests of Jackson Demonstration State Forest, accessed via dirt logging roads.
Camp One Campground Area
A historic and scenic camping area situated along the South Fork of the Noyo River within the redwood forests of Jackson Demonstration State Forest. The area features multiple small, distinct campgrounds offering rustic, shaded sites adjacent to the river.
Caspar Beach RV Park
A well-maintained coastal RV park and campground located directly across the street from Caspar Beach. Offering full hookup sites, tent camping, coin-operated hot showers, and an onsite convenience store with kayak rentals, it provides convenient but tightly packed coastal accommodation.
Caspar Logging Road Corridor
This corridor along Caspar Logging Road (Road 408) winds through beautiful old-growth redwood forests, but dispersed camping is strictly prohibited by forest regulations. The surrounding pullouts are often used as active shooting ranges and day-use party spots. Those looking to camp in the area must use one of the nearby designated campgrounds.
Cedar Basin Camp
A designated wilderness backpacking campsite located in the scenic Cedar Basin, offering excellent shade and direct trail access.
Cedar Creek Spur A
Cedar Creek Spur A offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Mendocino National Forest. Accessible via native material dirt roads, it provides a rustic forest setting suitable for standard vehicles and campervans.
Cedar Springs Ridge
Cedar Springs Ridge offers peaceful dispersed camping along a native dirt forest road in Mendocino National Forest. It provides a scenic, wooded environment suitable for self-contained campers seeking solitude.
Chekaka Recreation Area (Lake Mendocino) - CLOSED
The former Chekaka Campground is permanently closed to all camping and overnight stays. The surrounding recreation area remains open for day-use activities including boating, fishing, disc golf, and hiking along the Shakota Trail.
Cherry Camp
Cherry Camp is a primitive walk-in campsite located near Shell Mountain in the Mendocino National Forest, offering a secluded wilderness experience.
Cold Creek West Spur F Dispersed
A quiet forest spur road within the Mendocino National Forest, providing secluded dispersed camping along a native dirt surface.
Commander Loop Dispersed
Quiet, forested dispersed camping corridors within Mendocino National Forest along Commander Loop. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions and provides natural spots with good privacy.
Corral Trail Dispersed
Corral Trail offers dispersed camping opportunities along a remote forest road winding through the rugged terrain of Mendocino National Forest.
Covelo Administrative Site Road
This Forest Service corridor provides access near the Covelo Administrative Site in Mendocino National Forest, offering roadside pull-offs suitable for passenger cars and motorhomes.
Covelo District, Mendocino National Forest
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Cow Mountain Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping area located within the rugged hills of Cow Mountain.
Cow Mountain Site A
A rustic pullout along the dirt road suitable for high-clearance vehicles.
Cow Mountain Site B
A primitive dirt clearing set back slightly from the main track.
Cow Mountain Site C
A basic dirt turnout offering a quiet place to park overnight.
Cow Mountain Site D
A small hillside clearing with panoramic views of the surrounding chaparral.
Coyote Valley Casino Parking
Paved and gravel parking areas at the Coyote Valley Casino, offering overnight accommodation for self-contained rigs. Guests are required to check in with security inside to obtain a 24-hour dashboard permit, which may be contingent on on-site spending, dining, or joining the player's club.
Creek Road Dispersed
Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt surface within the scenic Mendocino National Forest. The corridor is open year-round to motorhomes and passenger vehicles.
Creekside Cabins
Creekside Cabins is a developed private campground located along Highway 101 north of Willits, offering cabins and RV sites nestled in a redwood-shaded canyon next to a seasonal creek.
D Camp
A remote primitive camping area located in the Mendocino National Forest near Covelo, ideal for quiet wilderness staging. Perfect for backpacking and primitive dispersed camping near Sugarloaf Mountain.
Doll South Forest Road Dispersed
This quiet forest road corridor in the Mendocino National Forest offers remote dispersed camping options along native dirt tracks. The route is accessible for most vehicles under dry conditions, providing peaceful woodsy surroundings.
Dunlap Campground
Dunlap Campground is a developed, rustic campground nestled in the redwood forests of Jackson Demonstration State Forest. Located off CA-20, about midway between Fort Bragg and Willits, it serves as an easy and accessible overnight spot for travelers. The campground provides basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets, though campers must bring their own drinking water.
Eel River Campground
A small rustic developed campground managed by the Forest Service located in a ranch valley setting, offering basic sites alongside practical nearby amenities.
Elk Ridge North Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor within the Mendocino National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along a ridge line. It features a native dirt surface and is surrounded by typical northern California pine forest.
Erickson Ridge Spur K Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Erickson Ridge Spur K within the Mendocino National Forest. The native-surface dirt road winds through typical pine forest terrain, offering quiet, secluded pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Fairgrounds RV Park
A quiet and functional RV park located on the local fairgrounds in Ukiah, providing convenient hookups and city access.
Flournoy Cabin Camp
A historic, primitive hike-in campsite located in a remote wilderness setting near Shell Mountain within the Mendocino National Forest.
Flowers Ridge Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Flowers Ridge Spur within the Mendocino National Forest, offering primitive forest settings near Plaskett Meadow.
Fly Road Dispersed
This corridor along Fly Road in the Mendocino National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. It features a native material dirt surface accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Fountain Of Youth Campground
A primitive staging area and campground situated within the South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area, offering basic amenities for off-road enthusiasts.
Goat Rock Primitive Campground
Goat Rock Primitive Campground is a remote BLM camping area located within the South Cow Mountain OHV Area, offering basic sites surrounded by rugged chaparral and mountain views.
Government Camp Campground
Government Camp is a primitive US Forest Service campground located near Anthony Peak in Mendocino National Forest, offering basic dry camping in a quiet wooded setting.
Government Camp Spur A Dispersed
This short dirt spur road provides dispersed camping opportunities within the Mendocino National Forest. The native-surface road is generally accessible to standard vehicles and offers quiet, shaded sites.
Green Springs Campground
Remote and quiet Forest Service campground featuring four basic campsites with fire rings, serving as a trailhead access point to the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness. Corrals are available on-site for equestrian users.
Grindstone Trailhead
Grindstone Trailhead provides access to the remote backcountry of the Mendocino National Forest. Dispersed camping is viable along the access corridor, though staying directly within the active trailhead parking area is typically restricted to day-use.
Grizzly Flat Station Road Dispersed
Located in the Mendocino National Forest, this zone offers quiet, primitive dispersed camping along the Grizzly Flat Station road corridor. The access road is a native-surface dirt road that remains open to standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes year-round. It serves as a peaceful retreat shaded by pines, with close proximity to scenic landmarks like Rose Rock, Thurman Rock, and Buzzard Roost.
Hangar 54
A quiet private camping option bookable via short-term rental platforms, offering a wide open space within walking distance of the beach and coastal walking trails. The property includes access to freshwater, electricity hookups, and a helpful host.
Harbor RV Park
An established RV park situated on the cliffs overlooking Noyo River and the Pacific Ocean. Its prime location provides direct access to coastal footpaths and scenic views, though proximity to the highway means audible traffic noise.
Haydon Beef Pasture Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the Haydon Beef Pasture road within Mendocino National Forest, characterized by scenic woodlands and native dirt surfaces.
Hendy Woods State Park Campgrounds
Nestled in Hendy Woods State Park along the Navarro River, this beautiful developed campground area features campsites surrounded by towering second-growth redwoods. It includes the Wildwood and Azalea camping loops, offering quick access to hiking trails through pristine redwood groves like Big Hendy and Little Hendy. Facilities include restrooms with hot showers, picnic tables, food lockers, and fire rings.
Highway 1 Roadside Pullouts
This zone covers the highly visible roadside pullouts along California Highway 1 near Westport. While these spots offer direct ocean views, overnight parking and dispersed camping are strictly prohibited by local ordinances and state park regulations. Travelers must utilize the nearby designated campgrounds instead of attempting to stay overnight in these exposed highway turnouts.
Highway 1 Van Damme Roadside Pull-offs
Informal dirt and gravel pull-offs along Highway 1 immediately north of Van Damme State Park. These spots offer quick ocean-facing roadside access but are subject to strict oversight, with state park rangers regularly patrolled to collect fees or enforce overnight restrictions.
Hilltop Spur B Dispersed Area
A short native-dirt forest road spur within Mendocino National Forest near Covelo. It offers standard roadside dispersed camping opportunities in a quiet pine setting.
Hokey Pokey Ridge Spur B Dispersed
This dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities deep within the Mendocino National Forest. It provides a secluded escape with native-surface sites suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Hopkins Camp
Hopkins Camp is a rustic, remote camping area located within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and accessed via a native material forest road.
Horse Camp Campground
An equestrian-focused developed campground set within a dense redwood forest, featuring horse-friendly amenities and quiet, primitive sites.
Hot Pockets Spur A Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road offering remote dispersed camping opportunities within the Mendocino National Forest. The native-dirt road is generally passable for most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Hotel Camp
A primitive backcountry hike-in campsite nestled within the scenic wilderness of Mendocino National Forest near Castle Peak.
Howard Meadows Campground
Howard Meadows Campground, also known locally as Howard Lake, features 6 developed campsites nestled in a quiet pine forest near the lake. A vault toilet is available, but campers must bring their own drinking water.
Huner Camp
Huner Camp is a remote hike-in camp located in the scenic wilderness of Mendocino National Forest.
Hunter Ridge North Spur A Dispersed Camping
A quiet Forest Service spur road winding through the scenic timber of Mendocino National Forest. It offers primitive, dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road corridor.
Indian Creek County Campground
A scenic redwood campground featuring approximately ten designated sites set adjacent to a gentle stream. It offers basic facilities within walking distance of local wineries.
Indian Dick Station Dispersed
The Indian Dick Station corridor offers remote dispersed camping in the Mendocino National Forest. Campers can access several nearby trailheads along this native dirt road.
Indian Springs Campground
A peaceful developed campground nestled within the redwoods of Jackson Demonstration State Forest, offering shaded sites along the unpaved forest road network.
Jolly Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along the native-surface Jolly Road within Mendocino National Forest. The road is open year-round for standard vehicles and motorhomes, offering basic roadside sites in a forested setting.
Jolly Spur A Dispersed
A quiet National Forest spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic wooded portion of Mendocino National Forest.
Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area
Located along the scenic shores of Lake Mendocino, this developed campground offers paved access to a variety of tent and RV sites, including some options with full hookups. Facilities are well-maintained and include flush restrooms, free showers, picnic tables, and fire pits. It is a peaceful option with easy access to hiking trails and water recreation.
Last Camp
A remote wilderness hike-in camp spot located deep within the Mendocino National Forest near Solomon Peak.
Little Buck Rock Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt forest road corridor within the Mendocino National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities near Little Buck Rock and Willow Spring.
Little Doe Campground
Little Doe Campground offers developed sites nestled within the Mendocino National Forest, providing a rustic and peaceful retreat.
Little Lake Road Pullouts
This scenic corridor along Little Lake Road features wooded pullouts under towering redwoods within Jackson Demonstration State Forest. Dispersed camping is prohibited here, as regulations require all campers to use designated campgrounds.
Logan Basin Jeep Spur A
A rugged dirt road spur offering remote dispersed camping options within the Mendocino National Forest. The corridor is situated in a scenic valley flanked by Haydon Rock and Blue Rocks, providing excellent opportunities for dry camping.
Lower Ant Ridge Dispersed
This dirt corridor within the Mendocino National Forest provides accessible dispersed camping options. The road features a native dirt surface suitable for various vehicle types when dry.
Lower Glade Camp
A quiet backcountry trail camp nestled deep within the wilderness terrain of the Mendocino National Forest.
MacKerricher State Park - Surfwood Campground
Surfwood Campground offers standard drive-in campsites situated under a canopy of coastal pines. It provides easy access to the park's extensive trail system, beaches, and scenic tide pools.
MacKerricher State Park - Walk-in Campground
A scenic tent-only campground where campers must park in a designated lot and walk a short distance to their campsites. Located in a tranquil, wooded portion of the park near the coastline.
MacKerricher State Park Campground
A large, developed state park campground nestled in the pines near the beach. It offers multiple camping loops, including Pinewood and Cleone, as well as group and hike-in/bike-in sites. Facilities include modern restrooms, coin-operated hot showers, and potable water spigots. It provides convenient access to coastal trails and tide pool viewing areas.
MacKerricher State Park Campgrounds
A beautiful coastal state park north of Fort Bragg, featuring sandy beaches, pine forests, and tide pools. The park offers multiple developed camping options ranging from standard drive-in sites to secluded walk-in tent sites.
Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA
This well-maintained commercial facility near the coast offers extensive amenities, including hot showers, laundry, a heated pool, and a hot tub. Sites are set among mature trees, with some more exposed areas suited for larger rigs. An on-site kitchen area is available for guest use, and a trail connects the grounds to the nearby beach. Overnight stays require paid registration, and services are strictly limited to registered guests.
Manchester State Park Campground
Situated behind the coastal dunes, this state park campground features spacious sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. It offers a peaceful coastal setting but operates with basic amenities, primarily pit toilets and potable water. An RV dump station is available for an additional fee. Note that the campground operates on a seasonal basis and is typically closed during the late fall and winter months.
Manchester State Park Environmental Camp
Walk-in environmental campsites tucked behind coastal dunes in Manchester State Park. Ideal for tents and minimalists looking for a scenic coastal escape.
Markham Ridge Road Dispersed
A remote native dirt corridor located within Mendocino National Forest that offers primitive dispersed camping. The road is generally passable for most vehicles during dry conditions.
Masterson Group Campground
A scenic group campground nestled in a towering pine forest and open meadow in Mendocino National Forest. Plaskett Lake is just a short walk away, offering fishing and non-motorized boating.
Mayacmas Campground
A developed Bureau of Land Management campground located within the Cow Mountain Recreation Area, offering basic amenities set amid chaparral and oak woodlands. The access road is steep and winding, making it best suited for smaller rigs and high-clearance vehicles.
Mc Coy Spur C Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located along McCoy Spur C in Mendocino National Forest. The native material dirt road offers several roadside pullouts suitable for peaceful dispersed camping.
Mendocino County Fairgrounds Camping & RV Park
Flat, open RV park and campgrounds located at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville. Featuring grassy fields for tents and plenty of open space for large rigs, this location offers basic amenities run by a friendly on-site host. Ideal for an easy, secure overnight stop close to highway access.
Mendocino National Forest - Willow Creek Area
This general area in the Mendocino National Forest provides access to primitive campgrounds and trailheads along Willow Creek Road. Visitors must practice strict pack-it-in, pack-it-out waste management as garbage facilities are not provided.
Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort
A family-oriented resort and RV park featuring redwood-shaded sites, extensive amenities, and resort activities near Willits, California. It serves as an active, amenity-rich campground featuring a pool, hot tubs, petting zoo, splash park, and modern hookups, making it highly suitable for families and large RV setups. Standard tent sites, rental teepees, and premium RV sites are available.
Mendocino Woodlands Camp 1
Mendocino Woodlands Camp 1 is a historic group-use campground nestled deep within a scenic redwood forest in Mendocino Woodlands State Park.
Mendocino Woodlands Camp 3
This is a historic group campground set deep within a dense redwood forest, requiring advance reservations and accessed via narrow, winding roads.
Mississippi Creek Road Dispersed
A remote forest corridor located within Mendocino National Forest, offering quiet and isolated dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road. The area provides direct access to nature with minimal development, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking wilderness solitude.
Miti Campground
Miti Campground is a primitive developed campground on the eastern shore of Lake Mendocino accessible only by boat or hiking trail.
Morrison Camp
A secluded hike-in backcountry campsite located along the wilderness trails of Mendocino National Forest near the Middle Fork Eel River.
Navarro Beach Campground
A scenic developed campground situated directly on Navarro Beach. Features close beachfront access, fire rings, and picnic tables. Very popular with day-use visitors until sunset. The campground can experience temporary closures during periods of high water or storms.
Nelson Family Vineyard
A scenic overnight camping option situated at the back of a family vineyard in Mendocino County. Offering spacious parking with opportunities for local wine tastings, this quiet farm-stay provides a comfortable setting for self-contained rigs.
One Bee Camp
A remote, primitive campsite located along One Bee Camp Trail in the Mendocino National Forest, offering a rugged escape near Blackjack Spring.
Oneil Ridge Road Dispersed
This primitive forest road offers secluded dispersed camping corridors within the Mendocino National Forest. The native dirt track winds through quiet pine forests, suitable for self-contained campers seeking isolation.
Paskenta-Eel River Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest sites tucked along the Paskenta-Eel River Road corridor. This scenic route offers secluded, quiet spots amidst the forested terrain of Mendocino National Forest.
Paskenta-Mendocino Pass Dispersed
This scenic dirt corridor traverses the Mendocino National Forest, offering quiet opportunities for dispersed camping. The native material road is open to all passenger vehicles and motorhomes, though access can change depending on seasonal weather.
Paskenta-Mendocino Pass Road Dispersed
A scenic, remote dirt corridor winding through the Mendocino National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on federal lands.
Paul M. Dimmick Campground
A cozy developed campground nestled under towering redwood trees along the Navarro River. This peaceful forested escape offers shaded campsites and basic amenities, serving as a tranquil alternative to coastal sites.
Pillsbury-Indian Dick Road Dispersed Camping
This remote dispersed camping corridor runs along the native-surface Pillsbury-Indian Dick road within Mendocino National Forest. It offers highly scenic views of the rugged forest landscape with proximity to landmarks like Coyote Rock and Bald Mountain.
Pillsbury-Indian Dick Road Dispersed
This forest road provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the Mendocino National Forest. The corridor features a native dirt and gravel surface suitable for most passenger vehicles during dry conditions.
Pillsbury-Indian Dick Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt road corridor winding through the scenic Mendocino National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities along the route.
Pillsbury-Indian Dick Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road winds through the scenic wilderness of Mendocino National Forest, providing access to remote dispersed camping opportunities along its corridor.
Pine Mountain Lookout
Pine Mountain Lookout is a historic 1933 cabin offering 180-degree views of the surrounding Mendocino National Forest. The rustic facility features indoor cots, an outdoor picnic table, a fire ring, and an outhouse, providing a scenic and secluded base for hiking, hunting, or relaxing.
Plaskett Meadow Campground
Plaskett Meadow Campground is a quiet, forested campground situated near a small fishing lake in the Mendocino National Forest. While the surrounding area sustained damage during the August Complex fire in Summer 2020, many sites remain highly usable and offer a peaceful, remote camping experience with basic amenities like pit toilets and fire rings.
Poison Oak Campground
A primitive forest campground nestled under redwood trees, offering rustic campsites with basic amenities.
Police Camp
A primitive wilderness campsite offering quiet trailside camping for backpackers exploring the Yolla Bolly backcountry.
Pomo Day Use Area
A developed day-use recreation area on the northern shores of Lake Mendocino, providing boat launch facilities, a swim beach, hiking access, and disc golf. It serves as a scenic day stop but does not permit overnight camping on-site.
Quarry Spur Dispersed Camping
A primitive forest spur road located within the Mendocino National Forest, providing quiet dispersed camping opportunities. It offers simple dirt pull-offs suitable for standard vehicles and smaller rigs.
Red Mountain Campground
Red Mountain Campground is a free BLM developed site situated atop Cow Mountain, offering epic panoramic views of Clear Lake and Lake Mendocino. Accessible via a steep, winding 7-mile dirt road, the area features approximately 10 campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and pit toilets. While it offers a scenic escape, it is located within an active OHV recreation area, meaning daytime engine noise is common. The steep climb and lack of turnarounds make it strictly unsuitable for large rigs and trailers.
Red Tail Campground
Red Tail Campground offers quiet, developed sites in the northern section of the Camp One complex. It is surrounded by dense forest canopy and offers direct access to local trails.
Roundhouse Campground
Roundhouse Campground is located at the southern end of the Camp One complex, offering shaded redwood sites near the river. It features basic picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets.
Russian Gulch State Park Campground
A highly scenic coastal campground nestled in a redwood-forested canyon along the Mendocino coast. Highly popular on weekends, it features direct access to hiking trails, a waterfall, and the beach. Facilities include standard sites, hiker-biker sites, group camping, hot showers, and potable water. Some sites may experience seasonal closures during the winter months.
Russian Gulch State Park Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in a redwood-filled canyon within Russian Gulch State Park, offering easy access to coastal hiking trails. It provides a peaceful, shaded environment close to the Mendocino coast.
Salmon Ridge Spur A Dispersed
This dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the Mendocino National Forest. The road has a native soil surface that is accessible to standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Sanhedrin Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Mendocino National Forest, offering wooded sites with convenient access to Big Signal Peak. Standard Forest Service rules apply along this quiet route.
Side Rod Camp
A primitive forest campground located along Side Rod Camp Road in Mendocino National Forest, offering a remote camping experience.
Skidmore Ridge Spur D Dispersed
This secluded dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the Mendocino National Forest, located near Dicks Butte.
Sleepy Hollow RV Park
A family-run private RV park off Highway 101, featuring pull-through and back-in sites with hookups nestled under large shade trees. This location is strictly for self-contained RVs, as tent camping, car camping, and bicycle camping are not permitted, and there are no public restrooms or shower facilities on-site. Expect highway noise due to proximity to the road.
Snake City Dispersed Area
A quiet clearing situated in the redwood forest near Fort Bragg. This location features multiple informal pullouts and clearings along dirt roads in the Jackson Demonstration State Forest, ideal for campers seeking a secluded forest retreat.
Snake City
A large clearing in the redwood and pine forest of Jackson Demonstration State Forest. Suitable for small to mid-sized rigs looking for an informal forest campsite.
Snow Basin Creek Spur A Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest road spur in the Mendocino National Forest offering access to dispersed camping opportunities near Plaskett Meadow.
South Bend Campground
South Bend Campground occupies a scenic bend along the South Fork of the Noyo River. It provides a peaceful redwood canopy and quiet, rustic camping sites.
South Fork 1 Campground
South Fork 1 is a rustic camping loop positioned along the riverbank under majestic redwood trees. It offers quick access to the water and hiking trails.
South Fork 2 Campground
South Fork 2 provides scenic river-adjacent campsites within the Camp One recreation area. It is ideal for those seeking a quiet, forested retreat.
South Fork 3 Campground
South Fork 3 features tranquil campsites set deep within the redwood forest. It offers basic developed amenities in a serene wilderness atmosphere.
South Shephard Ridge
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along South Shephard Ridge within Mendocino National Forest. The native-surface road offers peaceful, off-grid pullouts amid dense pine woodlands.
Spanish Ridge Spur A Dispersed
Spanish Ridge Spur A offers quiet, dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road in the Mendocino National Forest. The secluded setting is ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful forest environment.
Spruce Grove Spur C Dispersed
A remote and peaceful National Forest spur road nestled in the Mendocino National Forest, offering dispersed camping on native dirt and gravel terrain. Its remote nature provides a secluded experience under the pine canopy.
Sugar Spring Campground
A quiet and remote developed campground situated on the north side of Thomes Creek in Mendocino National Forest. This primitive location offers basic forest camping near natural springs.
Sulpher Road Dispersed
Sulpher Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a remote dirt corridor in the Mendocino National Forest. The native material road winds through a typical forest setting, providing quiet spots suitable for self-contained campers.
Sulphur Camp
Sulphur Camp is a primitive wilderness trail camp nestled deep in the Mendocino National Forest near the Shell Mountain area.
Surfwood Drive & Franks Point
Surfwood Drive offers narrow roadside pullouts leading to Franks Point with picturesque views of the ocean and cove below. The route is highly restricted for larger vehicles due to low-hanging coastal branches and a lack of turnaround space at the trailhead. While it serves as a convenient overnight stop near Russian Gulch State Park, visitors should expect occasional highway noise and must practice strict pack-it-out principles.
Teacher's Campground
Teacher's Campground is a quiet, small camping area situated along the river within the Camp One complex. It is surrounded by lush ferns and towering redwoods.
Tehama Ridge Spur A Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Tehama Ridge Spur A in Mendocino National Forest, offering remote camping options amid scenic wooded ridge surroundings.
Thatcher Ridge Road Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping along Thatcher Ridge Road in the Mendocino National Forest. The route offers quiet, forested settings with standard 14-day stay limits on undeveloped land.
Tilley Campground
Tilley Campground offers rustic, developed camping sites nestled along the creek. It provides great privacy and a peaceful redwood setting.
Tin Can Campground
Tin Can Campground is a small, quiet camping area along the South Fork of the Noyo River. It features shaded, river-adjacent sites.
Trillium Campground
Trillium Campground is named after the native forest wildflower and offers serene redwood camping. It provides scenic, rustic sites near the river.
Trout Creek Campground
Trout Creek Campground is a remote developed campground nestled in the wooded canyon of Mendocino National Forest, offering basic campsites near the creek.
Twin Rocks Ridge Spur D
A remote dirt spur located off Twin Rocks Ridge in the Mendocino National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping. The dirt track features a native material surface suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Ukiah Commercial District Stealth Parking
This urban commercial district near Commerce Drive offers paved street parking suitable for a quick overnight stay in a low-profile vehicle. High discretion is required as the area is active and subject to local municipal codes.
Umbrella Ridge Spur A
This remote Forest Service corridor in the Mendocino National Forest provides access to dispersed camping. The native-surface road winds through scenic pine and fir forest, offering quiet, secluded pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Upper Cold Creek Road Dispersed Area
Upper Cold Creek Road provides standard dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic dirt corridor in the Mendocino National Forest.
Upper Glade Camp
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the wilderness trail network of the Mendocino National Forest.
Urban Stealth Parking (Ukiah)
An urban area encompassing downtown Ukiah and local retail centers. While parking options exist, overnight vehicle habitation is subject to strict local regulations and public exposure.
US-101 Roadside Parking (Laytonville)
A paved roadside turnout located along US-101 north of Laytonville, suitable for a quick rest stop.
Van Arsdale-Pillsbury Road Dispersed
This forest corridor provides opportunities for primitive dispersed camping along Van Arsdale-Pillsbury Road in the Mendocino National Forest, situated in a peaceful wooded setting with proximity to the Eel River basin.
Van Damme State Park - Fern Canyon Environmental Camp
Lush walk-in environmental campsites tucked away in a scenic redwood canyon within Van Damme State Park. These secluded sites require a hike from the designated parking area and offer a quiet, immersive forest experience.
Van Damme State Park - Highland Meadow
Van Damme State Park features peaceful developed campsites tucked into a lush, green redwood forest canopy just off the Pacific coast. The facility includes clean restrooms, hot showers, a sanitary dump station, and potable water. Additionally, an asphalt overflow parking area on the beach side of the highway offers self-registered overnight spaces with scenic ocean views.
Volcano Campground
A primitive campground situated in a quiet redwood grove, perfect for those seeking a rustic forest experience.
Wagon Campground
Wagon Campground features a handful of rustic sites in a gorgeous redwood grove. It provides a peaceful setting with basic forest amenities.
Watertrough Camp
A remote, primitive hike-in campsite located within the Mendocino National Forest near Shell Mountain.
Westport Beach RV Park and Campground
This private beachside RV park provides full hookups and developed camping right next to Wages Creek and the Pacific ocean.
Westport-Union Landing State Beach - DeHaven Creek Campground
Positioned directly near the mouth of DeHaven Creek, this primitive state park camp provides rugged blufftop camping with direct beach access. It is an excellent spot for ocean viewing, though visitors should prepare for constant coastal winds.
Westport-Union Landing State Beach - Howard Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated on the bluffs of Westport-Union Landing State Beach. The sites are perched right above the ocean, offering beautiful panoramic views, sunset watching, and the sounds of the surf. Standard amenities include pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. There are no water or electric hookups, so campers must come fully self-contained.
Westport-Union Landing State Beach - North Primitive Campground
Located on the bluffs north of DeHaven Creek, this primitive state park campground offers basic blufftop sites with direct coastal exposure and dramatic ocean views. Campsites are highly exposed to the wind but feature immediate access to the scenic shoreline.
Westport-Union Landing State Beach Campground
A scenic coastal campground situated on the bluffs of Westport-Union Landing State Beach, offering dramatic ocean views and direct beach access.
Westport-Union Landing State Beach Primitive Campground
A scenic cliffside campground located in Westport-Union Landing State Beach. It features primitive blufftop sites with exceptional ocean views and direct beach access, though high winds and highway proximity are common.
White Hawk Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is located along the White Hawk Forest Road within the Mendocino National Forest, offering wooded sites along a native dirt road. It is a quiet setting suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a primitive national forest experience.
Wildcat Campground (Hendy Woods State Park)
Wildcat Campground is a beautiful developed facility set deep in the redwoods of Hendy Woods State Park. This campground features clean restrooms, hot showers, water spigots, a dump station, and on-site camp hosts. It provides a peaceful base camp near the Navarro River, ideal for exploring the surrounding Anderson Valley.
Wildwood Campground & RV Resort
A quiet, developed private RV park situated among beautiful redwood trees. The site offers clean facilities and hookups, and is actively undergoing renovations and property upgrades.
Woodside RV Park & Campground
A commercial RV park offering standard utility hookups mixed with short-term visitors and long-term residents. Conveniently situated near Fort Bragg, it features amenities like a recreation game room and hot showers.
Yokayo Ranch
A historic private ranch and event venue situated in the scenic foothills of Ukiah, offering specialized group accommodations and rustic event spaces.
Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Backcountry
A cluster of remote wilderness backcountry campsites situated in the high-alpine environment near Mount Linn and South Yolla Bolly. These pristine spots are strictly hike-in only, offering complete seclusion and quiet within the Mendocino National Forest. Campers must pack in all gear and water, accessing the trail network via the nearby Ides Cove Trailhead.
Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Hike-In Camps
A remote collection of primitive backcountry trail camps situated along the Middle Fork Eel River within the pristine Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness.