Tolkan Campground

Campground Overview

  • 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
  • First come-first served
  • 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. The perfect getaway for mountain bikers, hikers and backpackers looking to access the Lost Coast Trail from a different perspective. This campground provides access to Horse Mountain Creek Trailhead and is a 45-minute drive to Lightning Trailhead for those who want to hike to King Peak (4wheel drive and good clearance recommended for this drive.) Wilderness permits are required for any overnight stay in the King Range Wilderness. Cell reception is unreliable, please recreate responsibly. 

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

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BIKING
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CAMPING
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PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE

Addresses

King Peak Road
Whitethorn, CA 95589
California
95589

Geographic Coordinates

40.081651, -124.057402

Directions

 

 

Fees

$15.00 per night for campsites

First come-first served

No day use fee