BLM reopens King Range campgrounds ahead of holiday weekend
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ARCATA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management reopened the Wailaki and Nadelos campgrounds in the King Range National Conservation Area, after crews removed trees that were damaged in winter and spring storms.
The Wailaki Campground provides 13 campsites, and the Nadelos Campground provides eight campsites. All are first-come, first-served, with no reservation accepted.
Other developed campgrounds in the King Range NCA include the Tolkan Campground, a nine-site area that offers excellent access to the Paradise Royale mountain bike trails, and the Mattole Campground, offering 14 sites near the beach at the north end of the King Range near the community of Petrolia. The fee is $8 per night at these facilities.
The King Range NCA is also open to overnight backpacking. Permits are required for overnight use within the King Range Wilderness. Visitors can book their permit reservations on www.recreation.gov.
Permits are not required for day-use, or the campgrounds listed above.
More information on the King Range NCA is available at our website. This website contains information about trip planning, roads and trails, safety, wildlife, and responsible recreation. It also offers maps and guides. The staff at a visitor center, 768 Shelter Cove Rd., in Whitethorn, can also provide information and help with trip planning. The facility is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The telephone number is 707-986-5400.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.