Masterson Group Campground
Masterson Group Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.73778, -122.84722
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Non-motorized Boating, Paddle Boating, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-963-3128
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Masterson Group Campground
Overview Tucked away in the towering pines of the Mendocino National Forest, the Masterson Campground is perfect for your next big get-together. The large grassy meadows of the campground are surrounded by a dense blanket of forest, offering visitors an outdoor experience of tranquility and solitude. Recreation The campground's open meadow areas allow for group games and activities, and a large fire ring provides the perfect place for a nighttime campfire circle and s'mores session. Plaskett Lake, a short one-mile walk from the campground, offers a variety of trout for the fishing enthusiast, as well as canoeing and other non-motorized boating activities. Mendocino National Forest's 913,306 acres of mountains and canyons allow for a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study and off-highway vehicle riding. Whether it's deer, birds, rabbits, chipmunks or perhaps the occasional bear, wildlife viewing is always a popular activity for visitors. The area is also an extremely popular destination during hunting season. Facilities Masterson offers traditional primitive camping with the added convenience of toilets and running water. The site can hold up to 75 guests and 25 vehicles comfortably. Natural Features The Mendocino National Forest, California's only national forest that is not crossed by a paved road, straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three-hour d
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump station · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Triple 'R' Gas · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 364 designated routes (601 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterson Campground | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Masterson Group Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | $75 | — |
| Plaskett Meadows | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Plaskett Meadows Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | $10 | — |
| Atchison C.G. | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Keller | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.