Within Mendocino National Forest, Surveyor Campground operates as a US Forest Service site accessible from May through December. Campers reach the area via Forest Route N17 off Spouts Spring Road, though the approach involves an hour-long drive on an unimproved washboard road that requires a reliable vehicle. The location passes through off-road vehicle areas, making it well-suited for OHV enthusiasts.
The campground provides standard amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and firewood availability, with alcohol permitted on-site. Water is not available, so visitors must bring adequate supplies for their stay. Cell service appears limited in this remote forest setting. For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore camping near Mendocino National Forest. Nearby Wells Cabin Campground offers an alternative for those seeking different amenities.
Description
Dispersed camp site not as developed as the regular campgrounds. No traffic control such as paved loop road and parking spurs that you find in "developed" campgrounds, and no water system. Pack out garbage.
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Location
Public CampgroundSurveyor Campground is located in California
Directions
Located off Forest Highway 7, seven miles east of Eel River Station
Coordinates
39.81867846 N
122.97488254 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
