Mendocino NF Dispersed Eel River — Covelo, California dispersed campsite
US Forest ServiceFreeMendocino National Forest

Mendocino NF Dispersed Eel River

Covelo, California, California2,969 ft🗓 May–Oct

About this site

Remote dispersed camping along the Middle Fork Eel River in Mendocino NF. Summer swimming holes, fall steelhead run.

Peak season temperatures

85°F
Avg high
54°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.

BobcatRingtailMountain LionViolet-green Swallow

Activities

SwimmingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing

Amenities

River AccessFire RingSwimming

Site types

TentCar Camp

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Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Managing unit
Mendocino National Forest
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
May–Oct
Elevation
2,969 ft
Peak temps
54°85°F
Rating
4.3 (29)
Coordinates
39.7923, -123.0512
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