Mendocino National Forest administers this free dispersed site outside Nice, California, where the terrain mixes forested cover with open ground. Road access is the defining concern here. The single documented visit describes an extremely steep, rutted, unmaintained approach that defeated a 30-foot vehicle and trailer, with no usable area to pitch a tent at the top. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles only. Campfires and pets are permitted. Campers researching primitive camping near Mendocino National Forest may find nearby alternatives better suited to their setup before committing to this route.
Description
Camping on the Mendocino is not limited to developed campgrounds. Most of the forest is open to those who prefer the quiet and solitude of a completely undeveloped setting. This type of camping is called Dispersed Camping. Maps: Anyone planning a dispersed camping trip should invest in a forest map. You not only have to locate a campsite; you will also have to find your way back. Be respectful and know where you are. Length of Stay: For dispersed recreation areas, visitors may camp in the same location outside a one-mile radius of a developed recreation site for 14 days within any 30-day period but no more than 28 cumulative days in any 12-month period. When you go home, leave the forest the way you found it, or better, for the enjoyment of the next visitor. Locating a Dispersed Campsite: Look for an area where you are not likely to damage any forest resources. Before settling on your spot, investigate the surroundings. Locations at the end of a spur road or a pullout that is clear of vegetation and has a hard, compacted surface are usually good spots. Stay on established roadways; do not drive off-road to camp. Never camp in meadows.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsClear Lake View Point Dispersed is located in California near Nice
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
39.10547579 N
122.77661675 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Santa Rosa, CA
- 1 hr 28 min from Yuba City, CA
- 1 hr 40 min from Napa, CA
