Best Dispersed Camping near Arcata, CA

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Arcata

16 Reviews of 7 Arcata Campgrounds

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  Luke D.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 5, 2024

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Absolutely Amazing Spot!

  Don’t be confused when you arrive and head up the hill where you’ll find camping spots. Even has an area with picnic tables under the trees.

  A great spot overall and a nice drive up. We were there when it rained all day one of our days and it didn’t affect the roads much.

  We even pulled up our rear drop camper and had no issues at all.

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  Jessica S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 28, 2024

  Redwood Creek Dispersed Camp

  hiking/ tent access only

  We didn’t end up going because it is NOT RV friendly. You have to hike in with your tent

  https://www.nps.gov/places/redwoodcreekdispersedcamping.htm

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  Kalah H.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 18, 2024

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Amazing place to stay for free with hikes close by

  I loved staying at lacks creek! I had good cell service with att and it was beautiful, quiet and serene. Hikes right by the campsites. Fire pit. No water at all though. Bring your own water. And no bathroom unless you drive like 3 miles down the other way and some of the roads weren't open due to landslides. I drove my honda civic all the way up there. There was a few points I thought I wouldn't make it but sure enough my good ol honda pushed through. Lol Anyways! Highly recommend! Just bring water! Lol

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  Sam S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 26, 2024

  Redwood Creek Dispersed Camp

  Walk among the Tall Trees

  Dispersed camping along the river banks after walking through the Tall Trees hike. Easy overnighter.

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  Lloyd S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 25, 2024

  Trinidad California Dispersed

  Clam beach campground

  The location it’s not what it says on this map. It’s about a mile heading to eureka. It’s okay it’s small camp site it’s right next 101 it’s bit noisy

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  Greg B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 12, 2024

  Groves Prairie Dispersed Camp

  Secluded & beautiful Meadow

  This secluded camp is well worth the effort to find.  I've been 3 times and finally decided to add it to The Dyrt.  Upon this return, I tried to find it online (Six Rivers's official site) but found no info.  There are two ways to this camp, the longer from Willow Creek, or the shorter from Hawkins Bar.  Both ways are via forest service roads that are "fair".  There are 3 sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring.  There is one vault toilet that was stocked with 'the papers'.  There is NO trash service or cans and NO POTABLE WATER.  There is a tiny creek running nearby if needed.  There is MAYBE one (1) bar of Verizon service, but it is extremely unreliable.  I came here to see the Perseids Meteor Shower, on a Sunday night/Monday, and did not see a soul.

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  Hannah A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 31, 2024

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Camping

  Other than the long bumpy dirt road this site was great! Easy to find and great views. Had pretty good cell service with AT&T. Very quiet

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  Mateo G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2024

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Confusing

  Beautiful area, cool drive in. But the map on here is misleading… Follow Pine Ridge Road all the way till you hit dispersed sites with picnic tables and fire pits on the right.

  (41.0051476, -123.7848194)

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  Kelly V.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 5, 2024

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Embrace of forest

  Clean, level, spacious campground sites, close together trees so you can hang a hammock, hilltop view, pristine feel. Deep grateful breath. Gaia happy here.

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  Joey A.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 14, 2024

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Great winding drive up

  When you get to the area where apple maps says park and walk, just take the pine ridge or whatever trail a couple more miles up. you will pass a single designated camp site( was occupied when I came up). and a ways on past it you will find the Lacks campground! nice little campground and my only complaint is people! Please pack your trash out. the fire pits arent garbage containers. Fruit boxes to soup and beer cans were in almost every fire ring. That’s just irresponsible and is the kind of crap that leads to more and more of these places being closed?

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  tim M.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 17, 2023

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Pretty easy to get to

  It was great very peaceful. Only saw one person in the whole time I realize I’m probably going in the off-season thing I went in the middle of November.

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  matt R.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 13, 2023

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Awesome spot.

  Great spot. The site is very secluded and well maintained. Note the gps coordinates take you to the right of the sign at the top of the hill after you turn off the main road. I would recommend going straight. Just follow it to the end. There is three fire pits and a bathroom. That is okay. But it will do. Note there is no trash can on site and the closest gas station is probably an hour from the camp site. After you drive down the dirt roads. They are a little road but any vehicle could make it.

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  Julie

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 14, 2023

  Lacks Creek BLM

  Perfect spot

  Awesome pull outs on easy terrain. Lots of hiking and mountain bike trails too. Quiet, well maintained spots. Mosquitoes are bad this time of year so prepare well!

  Can easily drive a van or pick up. I saw one large trailer here, but there are only 1-2 spots, as corners are too tight as you get higher.

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  Scout G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2022

  BLM Dispersed Camping - Lacks Creek

  Long drive, no service

  I was planning on staying here but had no service for miles with Verizon. Not just spotty service, literally nothing until I drove back down 15 minutes and camped on a road turnout. It seems nice especially since there's a bathroom and picnic tables as it's a trailhead. I drove out after dark and the road was a little rough but nothing we couldn't handle. It's 40 minutes from 299. If you don't mind being without service or have a different carrier it would be a nice secluded spot.

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  Toni K.

  Ranger

  

  May. 14, 2021

  BLM Dispersed Camping - Lacks Creek

  Free BLM land

  Pretty far drive off a dirt road. The camp spot does have fire rings. There’s a nice running/bike path right in the camp ground. However, there are a lot of ticks. Be careful if you have any animals. 

  Also saw wild horses driving up!

  Drive east on Highway 299 for 17.8 miles from Highway 101. Turn left at the Redwood Valley turn off(Bair Road) and travel 3.9 miles. Make a right turn at the sign that reads"Hoopa- 22 miles", and travel 5.9 miles up this windy gravel road. The entrance is a left turn.

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  Deleting App D.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 24, 2021

  Lacks Creek BLM

  This review is for Lack Creek, California.

  Paradise!! Dispersed Camping at it's finest. Nothing but a Firepit. The Vacation finally started.. Dead battery on car, snowed in, running low on water. Haven't seen someone in along time. This is Paradise! Finally I can relax and start my vacation. Dogs and I are staying warm in a tent. I keep the fire going and I stay warm and dry. If you want an amazing place to camp, bike, hike have some great privacy with a breathtaking view. This is the place for you. The gravel road was intense and make sure you have Chains or 4x4. Or just don't visit the day before an epic snow storm. I give this place five Stars cause of what it is, Paradise!!!