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King Range National Conservation Area, California
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Description: A spectacular meeting of land and sea is certainly the dominant feature of the King Range National Conservation Area. Mountains seem to thrust straight out of the surf; a precipitous rise unsurpassed on the continental US coastline. King Peak, the highest point at 4,087 feet, is only three miles from the ocean.
The King Range covers 60,000 acres and extends along 35 miles of coastline between the mouth of the Mattole River and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Here the landscape was too rugged for highway building, forcing CA 1 and US 101 inland. The remote region is known as California's Lost Coast, and is only accessed by a few back roads. The recreation opportunities here are as diverse as the landscape. The Douglas-fir forests attract hikers, hunters, campers and mushroom collectors, while the coast beckons surfers, anglers, beachcombers, and abalone divers.
A number of campgrounds serve this area, and dispersed camping is also permitted. The King Crest Trail crosses the northern half of the NCA, and is only one of over 70 miles of trails in the area.
The ocean along the coast here is unpredictable, and surfers are advised to wear wetsuits. The Northern California coastline has very strong undertow and rip currents. A phenomena known as `rogueŽ or `sneakerŽ waves also occurs along the Lost Coast Trail. These are larger than normal waves with high energy that can race far up the beach without warning. Unsuspecting hikers can be washed out to sea in an instant from these unusual occurrences.
Location: From US 101 exit at Redway, and take Shelter Cove Road for 22.5 miles to King Peak Road.
Address: Arcata Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
1695 Heindon Road
Arcata, CA 95521 |
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Phone: (707) 825-2300 |
Season: year round |
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Fee: $8/ night |
Reservations: no
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: Four-wheel drive is recommended for most roads. This is bear country and you MUST practice bear safe food storage techniques. Backpackers are required to use bear canisters (can be rented for $5).
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