Redwood National and State Parks - Camping

Redwood National Park by National Parks Service

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

Open

Open from May 1 to September 15

Phone

1-800-444-7275

Details

Camping within the redwood forest - what a life! Mill Creek campground is located 7 miles south of Crescent City, CA on US Highway 101. Sites: 145 RV or tents, trailer length up to 27 feet, RVs up to 31 feet. Amenities include showers, restrooms, four loop trails, hiker/biker sites, dump station, fire pits, no hookups, handicap access, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs. Fees for camping, extra vehicle, and dayuse. Reservation number listed above. For international calls, use 916-638-5883.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Open

Open All Year

Phone

1-800-444-7275

Details

Camp amidst towering old-growth coast redwoods! Jedediah Smith campground is located on Highway 199 at Hiouchi, CA. Sites: 106 RV or tent sites, RV length up to 36 feet, trailers up to 31 feet. Facilites/amenities include nature center, bookstore, no hookups, showers, restrooms, river sites, picnic area, many miles of trails, hiker/biker sites, dump station, fire pits, handicap access, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and young naturalists programs, and evening campfire programs. There is a group site for 50. For site-specific information, call (707)464-6101 ext. 5113. Fees for camping, extra vehicle, and dayuse. Reservation number listed above. For international calls, use 916-638-5883.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Open

Open All Year

Details

Camp along the windswept Pacific Ocean with the coast redwood forest as a backdrop. To reach Gold Bluffs Beach campground travel three miles north of Orick, CA on US Highway 101, the turn west on Davison Road and continue for four miles (gravel road). Sites: 25 RV or 29 tents, trailers prohibited, RV length up to 24 feet and 8 feet wide. Amenities include solar showers, restrooms, access to over 70 miles of trails, Fern Canyon, hiker/biker sites, fire pits, no hookups, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs. Fees for camping and dayuse. No reservations.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Open

Open All Year

Phone

1-800-444-7275

Details

Camp in the heart of an old-growth redwood forest. Elk Prairie campground is located 50 miles north of Eureka, CA on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway just off US Highway 101. Sites: 75 RV or tents, trailer length up to 24 feet, RVs up to 27 feet. Facilities/amenities include nature center, bookstore, no hookups, showers, restrooms, picnic area, over 70 miles of trails, hiker/biker sites, dump station, fire pits, handicap access, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs. For site-specific information, call (707)464-6101 ext. 5301. Fees for camping, extra vehicle, and dayuse. Reservation number listed above. For international calls, use 916-638-5883.

State park sites - nearby

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Lake Earl Trail Camp: Located north of Crescent City in Tolowa Dunes State Park. Six primitive walk-in and horse sites. Inquire at Jedediah Smith or Mill Creek campgrounds. http://parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=430 Humboldt Lagoons: Located south of Orick in Humboldt Lagoons State Park. Six stone lagoon environmental camps accessible by boat only. Pit toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, and bear poles. http://parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=416 Patrick's Point campground: Located 15 miles south of Orick in Patrick's Point State Park. 124 RV or tent sites, RV length limit 31 feet (10 m). Restrooms, showers, dump station, and fire pits. Campfire programs offered. http://parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=417 For camping in the adjacent Smith River National Recreation Area, call 1-877-444-6777. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers/ See the California State Parks website for camping in nearby state parks such as Patrick's Point and Humboldt Lagoons. http://parks.ca.gov/

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Patrick's Point Sp Campground

Mileage:10 mi

Description: Family Sites:1st come/1st served available when not on reservations Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 Park is a tree and meadow-covered headland with high cliffs overlooking spectacular coastline, with Agate Beach and tide pools. Deer, sea lions, and seals are common sights, while gray whales pass the point in season. Attractions include a reconstructed Native American Village, hiking trails, and interpretive/educational programs in summer. Pets are allowed in park, but not on trails, beach, or in buildings. Owners must adhere to State Park regulations and fee schedule. Park Kiosk Hours:, Hi Season: 8am-8pm, Lo Season: Varies
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Prairie Creek Redwoods Sp Campground

Mileage:13 mi

Description: Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 Set aside in the early 1920's by the forethought of the people of California and the generosity of the Save-the-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a 14,000 acre sanctuary of old growth coast redwood. Designated as a World Heritage Site & International Biosphere Preserve, The park has over 280 Save-the-Redwoods League memorial groves. Prairie Creek offers hiking, nature study, wildlife viewing, beach combing, fishing, picnicking, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store. There are over 75 miles of hiking trails through verdant forests and along wild and scenic beaches. As the park is a preserve of uncut forest, all trails lead you through the world's tallest trees. Nowhere can you better appreciate the splendor of a ancient redwood forest. Take time to walk some of the many and varied trails. There are all-day hikes and short leisurely strolls. The terrain is relatively mild with only 800 FT elevation gain through out the park. Watch for native Roosevelt elk in the prairie along the N.B. Drury Scenic Parkway and on spectacular Gold Bluffs Beach. Gray whale, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, mink, otter, fox coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, and bear might also be spotted. And of course the infamous banana slug, an important and welcome resident of the forest, is readily viewable. Over 260 species of birds have been sighted within the park boundaries. The combination of open prairie, forest, stream side woodlands, coastal headlands, beach and ocean provides a wide variety of habitats. Some species special note include the spotted owl and marbled murrelet, both believed to dependent on old growth forest. Park Kiosk Hours:, Hi Season: 8am - 10pm, Lo Season: Varies
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Del Norte Coast Redwoods Sp Campground

Mileage:32 mi

Description: Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 The park, established in 1929, is 6400 acres with approximately 50% old growth coast redwood and 8 miles of wild coastline. The park is a World Heritage Site & Biosphere Preserve. The mixed understory includes tanoak, madrone, red alder, big leaf maple, and California bay. Ground cover is dense with a wide range of species. The campground development is located in an area that was logged in the 1920's. Vegetation is predominately red alder which will eventually give way to fir and second growth redwood. Wildlife is present in all areas. Salmon and steelhead spawn in Mill Creek. Bobcat, coyote, bear, deer, squirrels and chipmunks are most frequently seen. Varied thrush, Stellars jays, hawks, great blue heron and dippers are common birds. The topography is fairly steep with elevations from sea level to 1277'. The predominant mountain range is oriented in a north-south direction with steep cliffs adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, making the bulk of the rocky sea coast generally inaccessible except by Damnation Trail and Footsteps Rock trail. Approximately 1/2 mile of sandy beach is known as Wilson Beach or False Klamath Cove. This beach is unsafe for swimming due to steep beach slope, rocky conditions and frequent rough seas and cold water. Wilson Beach provides excellent tidepool opportunities at low tide. Park Kiosk Hours:, Hi Season: 8am-10pm, Lo Season: Varies
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Nordheimer Group Sites Campground

Mileage:34 mi

Description: Nordheimer Group Sites are located in a Douglas fir and hardwood forest close to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are gravel. Sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows, surrounded by forest. Site D overlooks the Salmon River with easy walking access for boaters and swimmers. Restrooms are portable in sites A, B, & C. Site D has its own accessible vault type restroom. Combination fire ring grills and picnic tables are provided at each site. Popular activities include swimming/sunbathing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking.
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Jedediah Smith Redwoods Sp Campground

Mileage:39 mi

Description: Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 Established in 1929, this 10,000 acre predominately old growth coast redwoods park is bisected by the last major free flowing river in California Smith River. This is a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Almost all of the park land is water shed for the Smith River and Mill Creek, a major tributary. Conifers other than redwoods include western hemlock, Sitka spruce, grand and Douglas fir, as well as the less common Port Orford cedar. Primary examples of the understory include tanoak, madrone, red alder, big l and vine maple, and California bay. Ground cover is dense with a wide range of species and varieties of shrubs, bushes, flowers, ferns, mosses and lichens common to the coast redwood environment. Wildlife of the park is both abundant and varied including such animals as black bear, deer, coyote, bobcat, mountain lion, skunks, fox, beaver, river otter, squirrels, chipmunks and many others. Some of the rare or uncommon examples of bird life identified include the bald eagle, spotted owl, pileat woodpecker and marbled murrelet. The Smith River and Mill Creek are especially known for the king salmon and steelhead trout runs in the fall an winter. Mill Creek is a spawning ground for these fish. The park is named after the intrepid explorer, Jedediah Stong Smith who was the first white man to explore the interior of northern California. His journey through the coast redwood belt was part of a remarkable two- year trapping expedition which began in 1826. Smith pioneered a trail southwest from the Great Salt Lake across the Mojave Desert through the San Bernadino Mountains into California. Discovery of gold along the Sacramento and Trinity Rivers in the mid- 1800A?s drew many thousands to northern California. The need for a supply route to remote mining camps initiated a spurt of exploration that motivated settlement of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Park Kiosk Hours:, Hi Season: 8am - 10pm, Lo Season: Varies
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Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin Campground

Mileage:43 mi

Description: Are you seeking solitude, awe-inspiring views, a quiet haven away from crowds, or perhaps you've wondered what life would be like for a fire spotter in the Forest Service? While fire lookouts may be passing into history, they remain objects of interest for many people, both for their beautiful locations and the mystique surrounding existence in a high and remote site. Now you have an opportunity to feel for yourself what it's like to live in a fire lookout. The Six Rivers National Forest invites you to experience life at the top of Bear Basin Butte (elevation 5303') through rental of a historic fire lookout and a new 1930's style cabin. The Lookout and Pierson Cabin, rented as a pair, may be reserved for one to four nights between June 1 and September 30, with reservations taken after January 1 for the current year.
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Panther Flat Campground

Mileage:44 mi

Description: Panther Flat is located within the Smith River Nat'l Recreation Area. Redwood Nat'l Park and the Pacific Ocean are within 20 miles. Set in a mature forest, the campground is a short walk from the pristine Smith River. A Botanical trail to a unique Darlingtonia bog is just a mile away. The Visitor Center at the Gasquet Ranger Station provides free maps and brochures of the area. Restrooms are provided. Annual events include Gasquet Raft Race in July and Del Norte County Fair in August.
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Grassy Flat Campground

Mileage:45 mi

Description: Grassy Flat is located in a Douglas fir and hardwood forest next to the Wild and Scenic Smith River. Roads are paved and parking areas are gravel. Restrooms are accessible. BBQ grills and picnic tables are provided at each site. Popular activities include swimming/sunbathing, rafting, hiking, fishing, and biking. Annual events include the Gasquet Raft Race in July and the Del Norte County Fair in August.
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Patrick Creek Campground

Mileage:46 mi

Description: Located in a mature forest within the Smith River Nat'l Recreation Area above the Wild and Scenic Smith River. Short walk to river swimming and fishing. Visit Historic Patrick Creek Lodge and restaurant across the highway. Try out our new, paved accessible trail from the campground to Patrick Creek Lodge. Please recycle at the campground!
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Curly Jack Campground

Mileage:51 mi

Description: The Curly Jack Campground lies at 1,100 feet elevation. It is located in the town of Happy Camp and is adjacent to the Klamath Wild and Scenic River. Visitors can access the Klamath River from the campground. The campground has 4 group sites (sites #4, 8, 9, & 11)and 11 individual sites. Group sites can be reserved between mid May and mid October. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Happy Camp Ranger District, 530-493-2243, can be contacted for information about local conditions and recreational activities in the area.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"