Eel River
Eel River is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.82469, -123.08441
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mendocino/recarea/?reci…
About Eel River
Campground is adjacent to the Eel River Work Center. There are 15 sites and two pull-throughs to accomodate larger trailers up to 24 feet. Setting is among large oak trees, shrubs and some poison oak. Vault toilets and water are available for campers. A steep path provides access to the river. After heavy snowmelt, expect the river to have strong currents, cold water, and sudden water level changes. Life vests recommended.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump station · 33 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 130 designated routes (305 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eel River Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $8 | — |
| Boardman Ridge Campground | Private campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Howard Meadows | National forest campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| Howard Meadows Campground | National forest campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Howard Lake Campground | Private campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Howard Lake Cg | National forest campground | 6.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.