Masterson Group Campground carves out 75-person capacity in grassy meadows ringed by dense pine forest. The setup favors large gatherings with open space for group activities and a central fire ring, plus the practical backbone of running water and vault toilets that keeps bigger groups functional.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $75
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 📍GPS
- 39.73778, -122.84722
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 530-963-3128
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The campground centers on large grassy meadows that provide natural staging areas for group games and activities. Dense forest wraps the open areas, creating a sense of enclosure without crowding. A large fire ring anchors the social space — built for the kind of nighttime circles that accommodate 75 people rather than the intimate setups of smaller camps.
The combination works because the forest provides the setting while the meadows handle the logistics of moving and organizing larger groups. Running water and vault toilets support the 25-vehicle, 75-guest capacity without the primitive inconveniences that can derail bigger gatherings.
What to Know
Reservations are required, which makes sense given the specialized nature of group camping. The $75 nightly fee covers the entire site regardless of whether you're bringing 10 people or the full 75.
Plaskett Lake sits one mile from camp, stocked with trout and open to non-motorized boats and canoes. The walk provides a natural group destination without requiring vehicle coordination.
Nearby
The broader Mendocino National Forest offers 913,306 acres of mountains and canyons for hiking, backpacking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The forest holds the distinction of being California's only national forest without a paved road crossing it — a detail that speaks to the remoteness you're getting three hours north of San Francisco and Sacramento.
Plaskett Lake Campground operates nearby as a family campground, potentially useful for larger parties that exceed Masterson's capacity. The lake's day use area provides additional space for group activities centered around the water.