Jackson State Forest – free permit required

There is no fee for camping. Permits are required for overnight camping and can be obtained from the Camp Host or at the CDF office in Fort Bragg at no charge. Camp One also offers several group campsites. These group campsites can be reserved in advance by contacting CDF. Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. There is no water at the campsites or day use areas. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash. Permits are required for overnight camping and group events, firewood cutting and mushroom harvesting. Hunting is allowed in season. No fishing is allowed per Department of Fish and Game rules.

I haven’t been here yet. Map shows phone, restrooms, and fishing at day use area. Text says no fishing and that there are toilets at the campsites. Its is reported that cell phone connections are non-existent. No reports on the exact rig sizes. The some of the sites are very large, so the road would be the only possible problem for big rigs.

Directions:
(from http://www.noyopacific.com/camponejacksonstate.html)
If you are driving in from Willits, you will take Highway 20 west 28 miles from the intersection of Highway 101. OR: From Fort Bragg, take Highway 20 east 5.9 miles from the intersection of Coast Highway One. Travelers should use the mileage markings on the roadside reflector/markers to find the intersection of Highway 20 and Road 350. The mileage markings indicate the distance from Coast Highway One.

For westbound travelers, the last mile marker prior to the Road 350 junction is 5.91. For eastbound travelers, the last mile marker prior to the Road 350 junction is 5.63. Road 350 Turn to Camp One Jackson State Demonstration Forest Mendocino.

There are not currently any signs on Highway 20 to mark the turnoff to this campground. The only marking that identifies the road to Camp One is a 4” X 4” wooden post with “RD 350” carved into the sides. There is a utility pole in the middle of Road 350 at this wide junction. A small triangular sign: “Camp One Area Campgrounds” is posted on Road 350 about 200’ south of the Highway 20 junction. Camp One Jackson State Forest Mendocino. Road 350 goes all of the way down to the campground. It is a well-maintained, two-lane gravel road. There are a few potholes and the road surface is washboard in places. Driving my pickup, I can comfortably maintain about 15 mph on this road. After driving 0.2 miles from Highway 20, Road 350 turns to the right at a junction with another road. If you do miss this turn, you will arrive at a locked gate where you can turn back. Road 350 is the more traveled route and winds down to the river in a gradual descent.

The first of three “South Fork ” campsites, “South Fork #3,” is 1.6 miles from Highway 20, SF # 2 is 2.2 miles & S.F #1 is 2.7 miles from Highway 20. These three very large campsites are on the river. They are suitable for groups and are also popular with transient construction workers because of their proximity to the Highway.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Jackson Demonstration State Forest
802 North Main
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Map of Camp One Campgrounds

Map Of Jackson State Forest