Lower Nye
Lower Nye is a national forest camping area in California.
- Type
- National forest camping area
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.44314, -122.82481
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mendocino/recarea/?reci…
About Lower Nye
Dispersed Camping. Not accessible when creek is too high to ford. No tables, fire rings, or services. Accommodates up to 24 foot trailers.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump station · 30 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas Propane · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 200 designated routes (442 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Nye Campgrounds | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| West Crockett | Free campsite | 2.4 mi | Free | — |
| Waters Camp | Free campsite | 3.8 mi | Free | — |
| Upper Nye Camp | Free campsite | 4.1 mi | Free | — |
| Thistle Glade | Private campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Sunset | National forest campground | 6.2 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.