Description

This tiny campground is surrounded by redwood groves! They may not be AS impressive as the ones further up in northern California, but many are old-growth trees that deserve some love. This campground has both Grizzly Creek and the wild Van Duzen river, which merge right below the campground for some great swimming, fishing, kayaking, you name it. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, beautiful scenery AND cool adventures all packaged together, Grizzly Creek is the place to go.
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
26 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Showers available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

There is one hike/bike site, but it doesn’t seem like there are any biking trails in the park. The hike/bike site is close to t...Read more

Boating

The Van Duzen River is great for non-power boating. Although the river fluctuates depending on the season (it can get pretty lo...Read more

Fishing

Grizzly Creek remains cool year-round for some relaxing, secluded fishing. Catch and release fishing is allowed in the Van Duze...Read more

Hiking

Hikes here are short and sweet: the Memorial Trail, open during the summer thanks to a seasonal footbridge over the Van Duzen R...Read more

Paddling

The Van Duzen is a rad river for kayaking and canoeing. The rapids are class III for those with intermediate experience. Be war...Read more

Swimming

The section of beach below the campground is a designated swimming spot in the river. The currents can be strong, so be careful...Read more

Whitewater paddling

Paddling downstream on the Van Duzen River is sure to become one of your favorite rafting spots once you try it! The scenery is...Read more

Wildlife watching

Among the silent redwoods, you can hear twigs cracking beneath your feet. If you were one of the black-tailed deer living here,...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Grizzly Creek Redwoods Campground.

Forest
River, stream, or...
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Hipcamper Kris
Kris S.
didn't provide a recommendation.
July 28th, 2020

Nice spot, good swimming for kids, clean, but the highway noise is pretty bad, no fun hearing traffic so close to your head when you're trying to sleep. I think in the past the road wasn't as heavily utilized, but on a weekday the evening cars were constant.

Hipcamper Danielle
Danielle W.
has mixed feelings towards this listing.
February 2nd, 2018

This is right off the highway and when I saw "right off" I mean when you get there & you take 5 steps for forward you are quite LITERALLY standing on the highway. Beautiful scenery, but traffic all night long. Imagine 18 wheelers zooming by your tent all night...that's pretty much this. Unless you book one of the 5 spaces that isn't butted up to the highway.

Hipcamper Gihane
Gihane H.
recommends this listing.
June 27th, 2017

No soap in the bathrooms and a strict weekend night ranger. AWESOME for families, wonderful mild weather and a fantastic swimming hole.

Hipcamper Brooke
Brooke N.
didn't provide a recommendation.
December 21st, 2015

We camped here and were the only people at the site. The camp host was great, and there's lots of good hiking nearby (no dogs allowed on the trails). The river is nice and the lots are big and private.

Hipcamper Rob
Rob G.
didn't provide a recommendation.
July 22nd, 2015

Often overlooked, but nice for hiking or camping right on the river. Good redwood hike right from camp. Quiet; highway 36 (a GREAT road) gets little traffic.

Hipcamper Adam K.
doesn't recommend this listing.
July 23rd, 2019
Hipcamper Dan N.
recommends this listing.
August 31st, 2018
Hipcamper Nicole L.
has mixed feelings towards this listing.
March 15th, 2019
Hipcamper Lorenzo M.
has mixed feelings towards this listing.
May 22nd, 2017
Park
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
(707) 777-3683
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
40.481° N, 123.964° W
Unknown price
Tent Only: 8 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer: 18 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)