Best Dispersed Camping near Redwood Valley, CA
Several free dispersed camping options exist in the BLM lands surrounding Redwood Valley, California. Cow Mountain Recreation Area offers primitive sites with vault toilets and trash collection, popular among off-road enthusiasts. A visitor noted, "As long as you have a capable vehicle and are prepared to provide for your own needs, you'll be ready for Cow." BLM Sheldon Creek provides a more developed primitive experience with picnic tables, fire pits and vault toilets, though the access road requires careful navigation.
Road conditions present significant challenges for most dispersed sites in the region. High Valley Road Dispersed and Lakeview Dispersed Campground both require high-clearance or AWD vehicles. According to one camper, "The road to this pin is completely impassable in any regular vehicle, this would require an ATV." Many areas enforce a 14-day camping limit. Fire restrictions vary seasonally, with some sites permitting fires year-round while others prohibit them entirely. Pack out all trash, as most primitive sites lack waste facilities despite their proximity to Clear Lake.
