Bureau of Land ManagementFree
Lost Coast Dispersed
BLM Arcata Field Office, Shelter Cove CA, California100 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
BLM coastal dispersed camping on the Lost Coast of California. No roads, no crowds.
Peak season temperatures
79°F
Avg high
58°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Turkey VultureWestern GullBrown PelicanCliff SwallowColumbian Black-tailed DeerCalifornia Sea LionPacific Harbor SealBlack Phoebe
Activities
BackpackingBeach accessWildlife watching
Amenities
Dispersed camping
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Tent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 100 ft
- Peak temps
- 58°–79°F
- Rating
- 4.8
- Coordinates
- 40.0234, -124.0612
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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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