Dispersed camping & trip planning
Mendocino National Forest
22campsites
Coastalterrain
1,677 sq miarea
Rugged coastal-to-interior forest in northern California, spanning redwood groves, oak woodlands, and chaparral ridges. The forest straddles the Coast Ranges with access to remote backcountry and wild river canyons.
Highlights
- Snow Mountain7,056 ft peak with 360° views, 8-mile round-trip trail
- Middle Eel RiverWild river canyon with swimming holes and riparian camping
- Plaskett MeadowsHigh meadow basin, wildflowers and deer, 5,000 ft elevation
- Grindstone CreekSteep canyon with old-growth redwoods and creek access
What's out here
- Camping22dispersed & established campsites
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