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Masterson Group Campground
19 mi southwest of Paskenta, CA · AT&T 4G
About Masterson Group Campground
Tucked away in the towering pines of the Mendocino National Forest, the Masterson Campground is perfect for your next big get-together. The large grassy meadows of the campground are surrounded by a dense blanket of forest, offering visitors an outdoor experience of tranquility and solitude. The campground's open meadow areas allow for group games and activities, and a large fire ring provides the perfect place for a nighttime campfire circle and s'mores session. Plaskett Lake, a short one-mile walk from the campground, offers a variety of trout for the fishing enthusiast, as well as canoeing and other non-motorized boating activities. Mendocino National Forest's 913,306 acres of mountains and canyons allow for a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study and off-highway vehicle riding. Whether it's deer, birds, rabbits…
- Fees: $75. Make reservations through [recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233161). To make changes to your reservation…
- Managed by: Mendocino National Forest, FS
- Where: 19 mi southwest of Paskenta, CA · 39.73778, -122.84722
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masterson Group Camp | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Hokey-Hardin | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 7.3 mi |
| Kill Dry | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Roberts Roost | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Plaskett Meadows Campground 0.6 mi
- Atchison Campground 4.4 mi
- Board Tree Campground 5.8 mi
- One Bee Camp 6.3 mi
- Brownell Camp 6.5 mi
- Blackjack Camp 6.6 mi