Nickel Creek Backcountry Camp
Nickel Creek Backcountry Camp is a walk-in campground along the Coastal Trail.
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Nickel Creek Backcountry Camp Details
Nickel Creek Backcountry Camp is a walk-in campground along the Coastal Trail. The campground is located a half mile south of Enderts Beach Road, beyond the overlook and reached via a short but steep descent from the parking area. The campground has five sites with picnic tables, fire pits, bear-proof lockers, and a toilet. Visitors can bring their own water or purify water from the stream near the campground. A free backcountry permit is required to stay here; get it from one of the park visitor centers.
Difficulty
Low
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Estimated time
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Region
Enderts Beach Road
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Last Chance Trail
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Coastal Trail Trailhead
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Enderts Beach
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Crescent Beach Overlook
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