North Coast · California
North Coast Van Camping
Redwoods, empty beaches, and logging roads. Jackson State Forest and the Mendocino coast offer free forest camping most Californians have never heard of.
3 verified spots · 1 free · van-tested notes on every one
Jackson Demonstration State Forest — Mendocino
Free camping in coastal redwood groves. Near Mendocino town (galleries, restaurants). Much less visited than M…
Albee Creek — Humboldt Redwoods SP
Camp beside old-growth giants off the Avenue of the Giants. $35/night, reservable Memorial Day–Labor Day. The …
Usal Beach — Sinkyone Wilderness SP
The southern gateway to the Lost Coast: black-sand beach camping at the end of a 6-mile dirt road most tourist…
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