King Range National Conservation Area

Lost Coast, California · National Conservation Area

A rugged, remote stretch of California's Lost Coast in Humboldt County featuring steep mountains, black-sand beaches, and secluded trails, offering premier backpacking, camping, and wildlife viewing along the Pacific.

Campgrounds

• Honeydew Campground — first come, first served · reserve
• Mattole Campground — first come, first served · reserve
• Tolkan Campground — first come, first served · reserve

Top trails

• Lost Coast Trail — 25.2 mi one way · 1,008 ft gain · 8h 53m · Point to point

Coordinates: 40.1477, -124.1437.

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