Bureau of Land Management · California
Wailaki Campground
Bureau of Land Management · California, United States · in King Range National Conservation Area
- Cost
- $15.00 per campsite per night First-come, first-served
- Elevation
- 1,906 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Shelter Cove
- Phone
- (707) 986-5400
- Activities
- Camping
About
CAMPGROUND DETAILS
• 13 campsites
• Wheelchair accessible
• Group site available on first come first serve basis
• Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash
cans, vault toilets
•Trailhead for the Bear Creek Nature Trail which connects to Wailaki Campground
• Trailhead alternative for the Chemise Mountain Trail
No OHV access. NO HOOK-UPS. NO POTABLE WATER
Wailaki Campground is located just off of Shelter Cove Road, a short drive from the town of Shelter Cove. Surrounded by old growth firs, brimming with native flora this is the ideal spot for those looking for solitude and relaxation. Bear Creek runs through the campground (treat any water source before drinking.) Provides access to the Southern Lost Coast Trail & Sinkyone Wilderness via the Chemise Mountain Trail. Be sure to check current weather conditions and be aware of low hanging branches or dead trees that can fall during high winds.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 37° | 29° | 59° | 4 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 38° | 27° | 63° | 5 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 37° | 29° | 71° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 39° | 33° | 66° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 44° | 38° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 48° | 42° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 53° | 47° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 54° | 49° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 51° | 42° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 46° | 39° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 42° | 33° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 37° | 28° | 61° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Nadelos Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 0 mi
- Tolkan Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 5 mi
- Sinkyone Wilderness State Park · California State Parks · 6 mi
- Richardson Grove State Park · California State Parks · 11 mi
- Benbow State Recreation Area · California State Parks · 12 mi · 75 sites
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