Hammerhorn Lake

About this site

Campground is currently closed but is in the process of getting restored after wildlfire burned the area in 2020. There are nine campsites and three bathrooms including one accessible site and bathroom. There are potable water spigots and a trailer pull through site. It is not paved. The setting is a mixed conifer with smaller hardwood trees and shrubs.The campground sits a short distance above the lake. The accessible trail around the lake is about 40% complete. There is a five-acre lake for trout fishing, that is stocked in early summer by Calif. Department of Fish and Wildlife. Additional Info: Campground closed due to damage from 2020 August Complex fires. Reconstruction resumed summer 2025 and reopened September 26, 2025. Non-potable water available (unsafe to drink). Operates seasonally, typically closes early November for winter. Single site $8/night. Interagency Senior/Access passes 50% discount. Check-in 2pm, check-out 11am, quiet hours 10pm-6am.

Amenities & access

Contact

• https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mendocino/recarea/?recid=25258

Location

39.949413, -122.991720

Elevation · 3,563 ft