The campgrounds are pretty open, with little privacy, but that’s not what you’re there for.

The drive is intense, but manageable in good weather in a fwd Mazda 3. Mattole Rd from Weott is far better in terms of the road condition, but Mattole Rd to Ferndale is absolutely breathtaking. I wouldn’t attempt either with a large rig or trailer.

The lost coast is absolutely breathtaking. You’ll get 4 seasons of weather in a day, so plan accordingly. A short walk outside of the campground reveals incredible scenes.

The campgrounds are first come first serve. We snagged the last spot around 3PM on a Tuesday afternoon.

THERE IS NO WATER. Pack in what you need.

The tent camping is full of roots, and low privacy, but it’s okay for a quick overnight stop

Beautiful campground with some sites tucked away in the redwoods. Very clean facilities.

You can hear the 101 but it didn’t bother us personally.