Dispersed camping & trip planning

Mendocino National Forest

22campsites
Coastalterrain
1,677 sq miarea
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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

  • Camping22
    dispersed & established campsites

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