Camp at Black Sands Beach on the Lost Coast
San Francisco › Black Sands Beach Trailhead
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Activities:
Chillin, Camping, Fishing, Photography, Hiking
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Season:
Year Round
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Trail Type:
Out-and-Back
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RT Distance:
0.5 Miles
Serenity and solitude on one of the last few unspoiled and remote coastlines in The United States.
Black Sands Beach, and all of the Lost Coast, is almost indescribable in its ruggedness and beauty. Black Sands Beach, while part of the famous Lost Coast Trail, is also accessible by one of the two roads that go across the King Range to the ocean. From 101 in Garberville, head into Redway and then take the Shelter Cove Road. Follow the signs to Black Sands Beach.
The other route is to start at the Mattole Trailhead in Petrolia and hike the Lost Coast Trail.
Afterwards, head into the tiny town of Shelter Cove and grab a beer at Mario's.
Be careful to check the tide charts and take note of your campsite, as many sections of the Lost Coast are impassible at high tide. Also note the weather, as it can change abruptly and violently.
Pack List
Tent w/ rainflyWarm sleeping bagBottle of whiskey
Watch out for the tide! Definitely one of my favorite places on the LCT, although hiking this southern section before Miller's Flat is honestly the worst section to hike (difficulty-wise!).
over 1 year ago
The Lost Coast is such a surreal sight - if you have a chance, do the whole beach trail. It changes scenery more often than you would expect and has several secluded campsites like this one. Black Sands beautiful.
almost 2 years ago
Josiah RoeAdmin
The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark. - John Muir
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