Best Tent Camping near Leggett, CA

Join the fun near Leggett. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that California camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Leggett camping trip.

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Best Tent Sites Near Leggett, California (33)

    1. Usal Beach Campground

    10 Reviews
    Leggett, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 247-3318

    "The road in is a long and windy road but the site is worth the drive. We got there at night but the windy road did not deter us. Camped on the beach with the woods to our backs."

    "The road itself is rough and could be very unsettling for anyone trying to do this trip in a vehicle without good off-road clearance. The ruts can be big and cause bottoming out of street cars."

    2. King Range Conservation Area

    4 Reviews
    Whitethorn, CA
    18 miles
    Website

    "A pay by the day and rangers will enforce. Dress in layers. Nestled in with large pieces of driftwood trees acting as berms between your campsite and the beach sand."

    "When we were there a few years ago, there was no water available because illegal pot growers had "poached" the park's water for their crops, forcing the BLM to shut down the water system."

    3. Nadelos Campground

    1 Review
    Whitethorn, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 986-5400

    "Campsite had access to a few different foot paths which we didn’t explore too far down but certainly seemed nice. Pit toilets were fine by pit toilet standards."

    4. Horse Mountain Campground

    1 Review
    Whitethorn, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 986-5400

    5. Jackson Demonstration Forest

    3 Reviews
    Caspar, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 964-5674

    "Jackson State Demonstration forest is about 6 miles from fort Bragg on hwy.20 Campground is about 3 miles down a dirt road down into the forest from the highway.

    Beautiful, clean and peaceful."

    "Each camp has a picnic table, fire pit and a bbq. Dump lap has 17 spots and a vaulted toilet. There was a small creek behind the campground which was nice."

    6. Williams Grove Group Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

    1 Review
    Myers Flat, CA
    30 miles
    +1 (707) 946-2409

    $300 / night

    7. Dunlap Campground

    5 Reviews
    Comptche, CA
    37 miles
    Website

    "3 sites are currently closed due to COVID to encourage social distancing; sites fill up quickly on weekends; no on-site camp host, but Cal Fire does come through to write receipts and pick up trash."

    8. Jughandle Creek Farm

    1 Review
    Caspar, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 745-7302

    $45 / night

    "It was the perfect spot to set up two(or more) tents. There was a great fire ring and picnic table at the site. "

    9. Baxter Environmental Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

    2 Reviews
    Redcrest, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 946-2409

    $20 / night

    "If you're looking for a hidden, out-of-the way campground oasis that will provide privacy, solitude and an intimate experience within the best of what nature has to offer, than look no further than Baxter"

    "We did a west coast camping road trip around September. Once we hit red wood national park, all site were booked. But we ended up at the state campground and it was great!"

    10. Aikens Creek

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    Phillipsville, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 627-3291
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Tent Camping Reviews near Leggett, CA

536 Reviews of 33 Leggett Campgrounds


  • eThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2023

    Tolkan Campground

    Great spot for MTB and camping all in one

    Great place to just get away and do some mountain biking. Minimal services available bring what you need and leave no trace. very quiet, 9 sites and no crowds. Be aware this is bear country and no bear boxes available. Also note that the mosquitoes are relentless. The vaulted toilets are clean and well kept. The Paradise Royal Loop is worth the drive I rate it as a moderate trail the climbing can be a challenge when the trail is covered in leaves….slippery! I do not recommend trailers or large RV’s.

  • Christina L.
    Oct. 7, 2020

    Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

    Lovely Camping

    We came here in early October 2020 for a Friday - Monday trip. The campsite is large and spots are spaced out. Due to COVID a lot of sites were closed, which made everything feel very spaced out.

    The area is beautiful. The campsite it self has tons of beautiful redwoods and ferns on the property. It was beautiful to just sit and admire the scenery.

    Bathrooms and showers were clean and the campsites were across the street from some short but beautiful hikes.

    The visitor center was closed but right next door. The area to check in did sell wood and we noticed a lot of staff throughout our trip.

    The campsite was super quite and very peaceful.

    We brought our dog which was great. Lots of trees and lots of shade. I think almost every site was shaded. Bring your hammocks because there was plenty of locations on each site to set them up. I would be aware that many of the upper sites are on a slope.

    Each site came equipped with a fire ring/grill, picnic table and bear box.

    We had the best time and went a little ways up north to go fishing outside of Fortuna. We actually caught a fish this time :) Fishing near the campsite was not recommended due to the low water level. However, their were plenty of options just a short drive away.

    We stayed at site #35 which was large but had a slope. However, we were able to find two kind of flat spots to put tents and it was totally fine.

  • MarinMaverick
    Aug. 14, 2020

    Russian Gulch State Park Campground

    Great Spot

    I like this a little better than Van Damm down the road because of the small private beach which never appears crowded. You do have road noise but it really is not bad.

    Great little tent camping spots and a fabulous group tent camping spot.  From the small beach you can play in the waves and launch protected kayaks into the small bay.  On the right day there are some tidepools (not a lot).  A stream runs through camp and empties on to the beach.

    Great Fern Canyon trail and waterfall trail back in the gorge.

    You can explore all the Mendoconio Coast from here.

    Sites are well spaced and protected. Tables, fire rings and food storage.  Nice rest rooms with showers.  I like the lower loop along the creek and thes sites at the end, near the beginning of the fern canyon trail are choice.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2023

    Van Damme State Park Campground

    Close to the ocean but dark and damp

    General& Site Quality: 74 campsites; 1-13 in the lower loop and the remainder in the upper loop. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box. No hookups. Camper pads are dirt. 

    Bath/Shower house: Self-contained units, some with toilet and sink, and some with just a toilet. NO soap but paper towels and a hook for toiletries. Showers take tokens; each $1.00 token gives you a five-minute shower. Didn’t use the shower. 

    Activities & Amenities: The day-use area and the Fern Canyon Trail accessed from the campground are currently closed due to storm damage. You can drive a short distance south to walk on the Pygmy Forest boardwalk (about a quarter of a mile) but there is very limited parking (about 8-9 spaces). You can extend the hike on the Fern Canyon trail but cannot hike to/from the campground. There is a dump station, but it costs $10 to use. There is a Visitor Center but it had limited hours during our stay. There is easy access to the ocean just across Highway One (you can even camp in the parking lot for the same rate as long as you are out by 9 a.m.)  The park is close to the town of Mendocino with great restaurants and shopping if that appeals to you.

    We arrived around dusk and left fairly early the next morning to walk on the Pygmy Forest boardwalk. I didn’t explore too much (including the upper loop) as there was a black bear sighting the day we were there. Even though it was a sunny day, the campground felt dark and damp.

  • Chanel C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2021

    Hidden Springs Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

    BRB sleeping in the trees

    • Sites are well spaced apart and have great privacy
    • The Stellar Jays are so fun to watch here — they are very confident and brave birds, they come into your camp and squawk all day
    • It’s so lush and green here. Plenty of shade under the bug trees, and lots of nature to see
    • Restrooms and showers are clean and big
    • Each site has a bear box, picnic table, and fire ring
    • Not great for parking trailers
    • TONS of mosquitoes. The children and I were eaten alive
    • Be careful of the poison oak everywhere! Watch your kids. They are all around the campsite.
    • While sites are private and secluded, they are a little small. You can probably fit 2 small tents
  • Norma Y.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Navarro Beach Campground — Navarro River Redwoods State Park

    Primitive and great!

    There is no source of fresh drinking water. There are portable toilets, but they are often lacking toilet paper, and at times the garbage cans are overflowing and the toilets are a health hazard. The 10 campsites are small, and except for #1, there is no privacy or space between sites. The picnic tables are rotting away. It's ridiculous that the camping fee is $35. And yet, this is one of my favorite places to camp. The Navarro River flows into the Pacific here, and this is a great site to watch seals in the ocean and otters in the river. People build incredible driftwood structures on the beach.

  • MarinMaverick
    Aug. 12, 2020

    Navarro Beach - Navarro River Redwoods State Park

    Closed For A While - Sweet Spot

    So this has been closed for a while, but hope with funding it will re open.

    It is sweet spot just before you reach the coastline.

    A little stretch of redwoods on the Navaro River.  Sites are along the river. Defnse redwoods and ferns.  SHaded. Good swimming holes and good fishing.  Great access for kayaks and canoes.

    Sites have tables, fire rings and some have food storage. Primitve rest rooms.

  • Andi M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 21, 2022

    Van Duzen County Park - Pamplin Grove

    Breathtaking

    We’ve been camping up and down highway 101 for about two weeks now, and this was by far our favorite place! We practically had the place to ourselves! The trees are absolutely massive and gorgeous. The river is clean, and relaxing. Swimming here is so fun! Cold, but refreshing! Plenty of space for our two tents, grated on the fire pits and fire wood available. Very easy drive to get to it and super easy to find. Come check this place out! Remember to follow Leave No Trace Principles though!

  • Sean J.
    Jun. 12, 2017

    Van Damme State Park Campground

    Nice Group Site

    Took a youth group to Van Damme for a few nights and grabbed the group camp site. Had a huge fire ring, a nice large group grill and multiple tables/food storage boxes. There was plenty of shade and open spaces for tents to be covered or uncovered. And still a ton of room to run around.

    The bathrooms were pretty close, and the family sites looked nice but a little too tight for my liking. Weather was in the 60s for highs and low 40s for lows. The beach was across the highway which is a big reason why I took a star off.


Guide to Leggett

Tent camping near Leggett, California, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Lost Coast. With a variety of campgrounds featuring diverse amenities and activities, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy.

Some prices for tent camping range from $20 to $0

  • The Usal Beach Campground provides a beautiful beachside experience, with no fees for camping, though a 4WD vehicle is recommended for access.
  • At Nadelos Campground, you can enjoy a well-maintained site for $20 a night, complete with access to hiking trails and pit toilets.
  • Dunlap Campground offers a budget-friendly option at $20 per night, featuring picnic tables and vault toilets, perfect for a quick getaway.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy hiking along the scenic trails at King Range Conservation Area, where you can explore the breathtaking coastline and diverse wildlife.
  • Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunities at Ruth Lake, where you can cast a line and enjoy the serene surroundings.
  • For those seeking adventure, the Lost Coast Trail near Usal Beach Campground offers a rugged hiking experience with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

Unique features of local campgrounds

  • Jughandle Creek Farm is known for its secluded sites and proximity to a beautiful beach, making it ideal for those looking to unwind in nature.
  • The Baxter Environmental Camp in Humboldt Redwoods State Park provides a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by towering trees, perfect for a quiet retreat.
  • Horse Mountain Campground offers a more rustic experience with no amenities, appealing to those who want to truly disconnect and enjoy the wilderness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Leggett, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Leggett, CA is Usal Beach Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews.

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