Tolkan Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- (707)986-5400
- Coordinates
- 40.0817, -124.0574
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is Tolkan Campground free?
No. Tolkan Campground charges a fee.
How do I get to Tolkan Campground?
Tolkan Campground is at 40.0817, -124.0574. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Tolkan0.1 mi
- Nadelos4.9 mi
- Nadelos Campground 4.9 mi
- Wailaki Campground5.1 mi
- Wailaki5.3 mi
- Nick's Camp6.0 mi
- Maple Camp6.4 mi
- Bear Hollow Camp7.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
