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 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 (via site)
Key facts
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Booking & season
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Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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Cape Mendocino Light was a navigation light at Cape Mendocino, California. The former lighthouse was relocated to Shelter Cove near Point Delgada, California in 1998, and the historic Fresnel lens to Ferndale, California, in 1948. An automated beacon operated for a number of years but was removed in May 2013.
Recreation area
The King Range Wilderness is a 42,585-acre (172 km2) federally designated wilderness area within the King Range National Conservation Area in northern California, United States. The area was set aside with the passage of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act of 2006. The Bureau of Land Management is the responsible agency. This section of California's coastline is known as t
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Shelter Cove General Store
- Vern's Fairway Mini Mart
- Shelter Cove RV Park and Campground Groceries
⛽ Fuel
- Shelter Cove General Store Gas
🍽️ Food & drink
- Delgada Pizza and Bakery
- The Chart Room
- Gyppo Ale Mill
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Tolkan Terrain Park
- Shelter Cove Golf Course
- Baseball
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Tolkan Campground?
Tolkan Campground charges a camping fee.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Tolkan Campground?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Tolkan Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Tolkan Campground?
No — bring your own drinking water.
How many sites does Tolkan Campground have?
Tolkan Campground has around 9 pitches.
Who runs Tolkan Campground?
Tolkan Campground is operated by Bureau of Land Management.
When is Tolkan Campground open?
Tolkan Campground is open year-round.
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