BLM unit

King Range National Conservation Area

Yes, dispersed camping is allowed at King Range National Conservation Area. King Range National Conservation Area is a BLM unit in Humboldt County, California.

Check current closures and fire restrictions for King Range National Conservation Area on the managing agency's own page.

King Range National Conservation Area
Photo: Bureau of Land Management, Public domain

King Range National Conservation Area map

King Range National Conservation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Yes, dispersed camping is allowed at King Range National Conservation Area. Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
Yes, dogs are allowed at King Range National Conservation Area.
King Range National Conservation Area is managed by the BLM's Arcata Field Office.
King Range National Conservation Area's listed activities include Hiking, Backpacking, Beach Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Photography.

Camping at King Range National Conservation Area

Dispersed camping allowed Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.

Getting there

  • 0 miles from Shelter Cove , 70 miles from Eureka
  • High-clearance vehicle recommended
  • Limited cell service

Visitor centers

  • King Range Visitor Center 768 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn, CA 707-986-5400 (seasonal)

Trails

  • King Range trail system (80 mi, strenuous) Beach to peaks; most upland trails are strenuous.
  • Lost Coast Trail Tide-dependent beach wilderness route; overnight permit required.

Public lands next to King Range National Conservation Area

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.