Nadelos Campground | California
Remote campground nestled in an old growth forest with lots of opportunity for solitude. Abundant with native plants and animals, relax next to the beautiful creek or enjoy easy access to hiking trails.
Hours and Seasons Closed seasonally during the winter months contact the King Range Visitor Center for updated information 707-986-5400.
Features and Services Facilities Day-use area, picnic tables & fire rings
- Access and Parking: Walk in tent sites ONLY. Additional parking for day use. Wheelchair accessible.
- Cell Service: None
- Toilets: Vault
- Drinking Water: None (campground is near creek; treat water before drinking)
- Pets: Leash
- Camping: 8 tent campsites
- Nearby Amenities: 10 minute drive from town of Shelter Cove, 1 hour drive to Redway, Ca
- Permits and Reservations Campground sites are non-reservable and available on a first come first serve basis. Please fill out permit at the kiosk and deposit fees in envelope in iron ranger.
- Group Opportunities: One group day use site available. Entire campground may be reserved for overnight group use for $120 per night. Minimum group number is 20 and maximum group number is 60. All applications and fees must be received 30 days prior to the first use day. To request a permit application please call the BLM King Range Visitor. NO group reservations are available Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend or Labor Day weekend.
Respect and Protect Please practice responsible outdoor ethics to ensure that future visitors can appreciate this remarkable site.
Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)
There is no cell phone reception at this site.
Pathways of gravel and dirt, which may flood after rain, and wooden bridges connect the campground’s 8 campsites. Visitors should exercise caution due to uneven or sloping surfaces as well as potentially slippery leaf debris.
A double-vault toilet is centrally located within the campground. Leaf debris may conceal a lip between the gravel path through the campground and the concrete pad near the toilet’s entry door.
The campground’s 7 individual and 1 group campsites are on natural surface; they include a picnic table with an extended end to accommodate wheelchair users and a fire ring with grill attachment.
The campground has bear boxes for food storage and bear-resistant trash cans. The trash cans can be opened from a sitting position but may be challenging to open for visitors with dexterity issues.
Along the nearby Bear Creek Nature Trail, composed of packed dirt and forest litter, angled interpretive signs can be viewed from a sitting position. They provide details about local flora and fauna, the history of cultural practices in the area, and the larger King Range National Conservation Area.
Next to the campground is the trailhead for the Chemise Mountain Trail, the first part of which is a 4-foot-wide boardwalk with wooden railings. This boardwalk leads to one of the individual campsites in the campground.
Loose or damaged areas of the boardwalk and associated bridge may pose a challenge for visitors with limited mobility. Past the boardwalk the trail becomes dirt with steep sections.
Descriptions and photos uploaded October 2026. Please note that actual on-the-ground conditions may vary due to natural events (e.g., weather, wildfires, erosion), normal wear and tear, or site improvements.
Contact Us
Activities
Geographic Coordinates
Directions
Location: U.S. 101 to Redway
- West 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Road
- South 1.5 miles on Chemise Mountain Road
Fees
$15.00 per site per night
First-come first-served
Entire Campground can be reserved for $130 per night.