Tolkan Campground
4 tent sites and 5 trailer campsites. Wheelchair accessible sites. Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash cans, vault toilets. Trailhead for the Tolkan Terrain Park. Trailhead for Paradise Royale Mountain Bike loop. $15.00 per night for campsites. No day use fee. No OHV access. No potable water. A quick drive to the town of Shelter Cove, this campground is located 15 minutes up King Peak Road which is unpaved. Providing access to the only mountain bike trails in the King Range, Tolkan is surrounded by large oak trees and nearby hiking trails. Paradise Royale Mountain bike trail, Pacific Rim and Tolkan Terrain Park are all open year-round, with no day use fees.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | $15.00 per night for campsites. No day use fee |
| Accessibility | Accessible sites available |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Whitethorn, Ca 95589, California |
| Coordinates | 40.0817° N, 124.0574° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | The Outdoor Store ↗ | 46 mi |
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside King Range National Conservation Area.
- inKing Range National Conservation Area ↗National Conservation Area · Bureau of Land Management · 62,057 acres
- 3.4 miKing Range Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 42,695 acres
- 3.8 miRocks and Islands Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 6 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Benbow InnBuilding · Garberville · 14.2 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tolkan Campground?
No. Tolkan Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Tolkan Campground?
$15.00 per night for campsites. No day use fee
How many sites does Tolkan Campground have?
9 sites.
Source: Site mix
Are there accessible sites at Tolkan Campground?
Accessible sites available.
What is the nearest town to Tolkan Campground?
Whitethorn, Ca 95589, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Tolkan Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Nadelos Campground (4.9 mi, first-come), Wailaki Campground (5.2 mi, first-come), and Honeydew Creek (10.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby