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About
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.
- 3.5 mi
trailhead
Hell Hole Trailhead
- 17 mi
attraction
Ocean View
- 13 mi
recreation site
Plaskett Meadows Picnic
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
- CA
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

