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Wailaki Campground

CA

About this campsite

CAMPGROUND DETAILS

• 13 campsites
• Wheelchair accessible
• Group site available on first come first serve basis
• Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash
cans, vault toilets
•Trailhead for the Bear Creek Nature Trail which connects to Wailaki Campground
• Trailhead alternative for the Chemise Mountain Trail 

No OHV access. NO HOOK-UPS. NO POTABLE WATER

Wailaki Campground is located just off of Shelter Cove Road, a short drive from the town of Shelter Cove. Surrounded by old growth firs, brimming with native flora this is the ideal spot for those looking for solitude and relaxation. Bear Creek runs through the campground (treat any water source before drinking.) Provides access to the Southern Lost Coast Trail & Sinkyone Wilderness via the Chemise Mountain Trail. Be sure to check current weather conditions and be aware of low hanging branches or dead trees that can fall during high winds. 

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Common questions about Wailaki Campground

Can you book Wailaki Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Wailaki Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Wailaki Campground?

Wailaki Campground sits in CA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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