Howard Lake Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $6 per night. Howard Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Covelo, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,860 ft
39.8814, -122.9918 in Mendocino. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Howard Lake Campground?
No. Howard Lake Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Howard Lake Campground?
Camping at Howard Lake Campground costs Single Site: $6 per night.
Is there drinking water at Howard Lake Campground?
No. Howard Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Howard Lake Campground?
Howard Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Howard Lake Campground
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- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
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- Single Site: $6 per night
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- Free
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- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Covelo and campgrounds in Mendocino.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30