Accessible by vehicle with rough road conditions leading to the site, Eel River Campground provides basic facilities within Mendocino National Forest from March through December. The National Forest-managed campground accommodates RVs up to 25 feet and features pit toilets, picnic tables, drinking water, and trash service. Campers can access a swimming hole via a five-minute walk to an area under the main road overpass, with a country store across the street offering food, beer, and supplies. Cell service reaches the campground. The forested setting allows campfires and welcomes pets, making it suitable for pet-friendly camping near Mendocino National Forest enthusiasts seeking straightforward amenities near water access.
Description
This campground is adjacent to the Eel River Work Center with river access. There is a path that leads to both the Black Butte and Eel rivers; it is fairly steep. There are 15 sites, #7 and #10 are “pull-throughs” and can accommodate larger trailers. There is one water faucet located on the fence that separates the campground from the Work Center. The water is on and is potable. There are trees and shrubs throughout the campground. There is poison oak also. The Black Butte Country Store is across from the Eel River Work Center and is within easy walking distance from the campground. They have hamburgers and a variety of other foods and drinks.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEel River Campground is located in California near Covelo
Directions
Highway 101 - 12 miles north of Willits, California, turn right on Highway 162 to Covelo. One and one half mile north of Covelo turn right on Highway 162 East, go 11 miles to Eel River Work Center. Lat - 39° 49' 28.9884", Long - 123° 05' 3.807599"
Coordinates
39.82500023 N
123.08400018 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 50 min from Santa Rosa, CA
- 2 hrs 55 min from Chico, CA
- 2 hrs 56 min from Redding, CA
- 3 hrs 37 min from Yuba City, CA
