North Coast · California
Jackson Demonstration State Forest — Mendocino
Free✓ LegalDispersed Camping
Van-tested notes
Free camping in coastal redwood groves. Near Mendocino town (galleries, restaurants). Much less visited than Muir Woods.
Know before you go
- Logging trucks on some roads
- Download offline maps — zero signal
The facts
Cost
Free
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
560 mi · ~9.8 hr drive
Elevation
1,200 ft
Season
year round
Van access
moderate
Safety score
9/10
Last verified
2026-01
Cell signal
Verizonnone
AT&Tnone
T-Mobilenone
Amenities
redwood grovesHikingsolitudeCreek accessWhere it is
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