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Plaskett Meadows Campground

19 mi northwest of Elk Creek, CA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Plaskett Meadows Campground

The campground is in an area of mixed species of pine and fir. There are two small lakes for trout fishing, three to four acres each. No motorized boats allowed. Swimming is not recommended.

  • Fees: May - September (Memorial Day-Labor Day): $12/night Off-season: $0
  • Managed by: USFS - Mendocino National Forest
  • Where: 19 mi northwest of Elk Creek, CA · 39.72852, -122.84579

Things to do:

FishingBoating & paddlingSwimming

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterPicnic tables

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

Weather by month

44°
29°Jan
43°
28°Feb
46°
28°Mar
49°
30°Apr
57°
37°May
67°
44°Jun
75°
51°Jul
75°
51°Aug
71°
46°Sep
59°
39°Oct
48°
32°Nov
43°
28°Dec

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.

See Plaskett Meadows Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Plaskett CgATV road0.2 mi
Masterson Group CampATV road0.3 mi0.4 mi
Kill DryATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.8 mi0.4 mi
Roberts RoostATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

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.