California · Dispersed / primitive

Elam Camp

3 mi southeast of Orick, CA · No signal at camp

Dispersed / primitivetype

Freeto camp

May–Octbest months

About Elam Camp

Bear boxes, picnic tables, small corral, pit, water tap (treat to make drinkable) are provided. Free permit required. Max 8 people per site in 3 sites.

Managed by: National Park Service
Where: 3 mi southeast of Orick, CA · 41.26357, -124.02718

Things to do:

Horseback riding

Amenities:

Picnic tablesTents allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

52°

38°Jan

55°

39°Feb

58°

40°Mar

61°

42°Apr

65°

45°May

70°

48°Jun

75°

53°Jul

75°

53°Aug

74°

50°Sep

67°

45°Oct

57°

41°Nov

52°

38°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

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Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.

Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

RV essentials

Dump station: 11.5 mi
Water fill-up: 6.6 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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Campsite · in Orick 2.6 mi
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