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Howard Lake Campground

usfs · CA

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Howard Lake is a 20-acre lake. It is a popular primitive camping experience. A high-clearance vehile is needed to cross one section of the road into Howard Lake.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • trailhead

    Hell Hole Trailhead

    3.5 mi
  • attraction

    Ocean View

    17 mi
  • recreation site

    Plaskett Meadows Picnic

    13 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: ESPEE RIDGE in Mendocino National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.