Bureau of Land ManagementFree
Lost Coast BLM Camp
Shelter Cove, California, California43 ft🗓 Apr–Oct
About this site
BLM primitive camping on the Lost Coast near the King Range NCA. Massive breakers, black sand beaches, zero roads.
Peak season temperatures
79°F
Avg high
56°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Tidepool SnailfishGray FoxRingtailPacific Harbor SealGreen Sea Turtle
Activities
BackpackingBeach HikingFishingWhale Watching
Amenities
Beach AccessCreek NearbyBear Box
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr–Oct
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- Peak temps
- 56°–79°F
- Rating
- 4.8 (57)
- Coordinates
- 40.0234, -124.0712
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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