Wailaki Campground
Wailaki Campground is a BLM campground in California.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.01958, -124.00349
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (707) 986-5400
Amenities
- Accessible facilities
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Wailaki Campground
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 3 designated routes (10 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailaki Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Nadelos Tenting Area | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Nadelos Campground | BLM campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Nick's Camp | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Shelter Cove RV Park and Campground | RV park | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Jones Beach Camp | Private campground | 4.8 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.