Tolkan Campground
Open year-round on a first-come-first-served basis. No advance reservations accepted. No potable water available on site.
About
Tolkan Campground is a primitive BLM campground located in the King Range National Conservation Area, accessed via a 15-minute drive up unpaved King Peak Road from Shelter Cove. The campground offers 4 tent sites and 5 trailer sites surrounded by large oak trees, with wheelchair-accessible options available. Standard amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash cans, and vault toilets. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground's primary draw is its access to the only mountain bike trails in the King Range. Paradise Royale Mountain Bike loop, Pacific Rim trail, and Tolkan Terrain Park are all accessible from here and open year-round with no day use fees. For hikers, the campground provides access to Horse Mountain Creek Trailhead and is a 45-minute drive to Lightning Trailhead for those wanting to summit King Peak (4WD and good clearance recommended). Note that wilderness permits are required for any overnight stay in the King Range Wilderness. Cell reception is unreliable throughout the area. No OHV access is permitted.
Directions
From Shelter Cove, drive approximately 15 minutes up King Peak Road, which is unpaved. The campground is located at King Peak Road, Whitethorn, CA 95589.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 986-5400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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