Bureau of Land Management · South Fork Bear Creak · CA
Wailaki Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
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. Keep reading
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.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
$15.00 per campsite per night First-come, first-served
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
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This campground sits in CA-02. This member’s public-lands record →
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