Millions of years ago, huge redwood forests covered most of the northern hemisphere. Now, they are only found on the coast from central California through southern Oregon. Clocking in at 17,000 acres, this park is the largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coast redwoods. This is definitely a do-not-miss California camping spot.
If you’re just passing through, you can literally hop off 101, drive through the park along the Avenue of the Giants, and then hop back on. If you can stay a while, there are over 100 miles of trails to hike, bike, or explore on horseback. Tons of short trails leave right from the Avenue. For longer hikes try the Bull Creek Flat area. After a day on the trails, cool off or go fishing in the south fork of the Eel River.
There are three state park campgrounds that cost $35/night. Burlin
Millions of years ago, huge redwood forests covered most of the northern hemisphere. Now, they are only found on the coast from central California through southern Oregon. Clocking in at 17,000 acres, this park is the largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coast redwoods. This is definitely a do-not-miss California camping spot.
If you’re just passing through, you can literally hop off 101, drive through the park along the Avenue of the Giants, and then hop back on. If you can stay a while, there are over 100 miles of trails to hike, bike, or explore on horseback. Tons of short trails leave right from the Avenue. For longer hikes try the Bull Creek Flat area. After a day on the trails, cool off or go fishing in the south fork of the Eel River.
There are three state park campgrounds that cost $35/night. Burlington Campground is right next to the visitor center and the only year-round campground. Hidden Springs is the park's largest campground but we like the tiny Albee Creek Campground for its remote location. It’s possible to hike Bull Creek Flats starting right from Albee Creek. Sites go fast in the summer but there are good Hipcamping options nearby.
Another summer spot, this campground is generally open mid-April through Labor Day. Located just south of the visitor’s center on the Avenue of the Giants, it is located on a hillside with mixed forest. Although at 156 sites it clocks in as the largest campground in the park, the landscape (hilly, and far away from the road and parking lot) gives Read more...
William’s Grove has two group sites for 40 and 60 people, respectively, open mid-May through September, which can be combined for large parties. These sites are very close to the South Fork Eel, making swimming or fishing an easy activity. There is also a bridge during the summer months, which provides access to backcountry trails.
Equestrians, this is the spot for you. This campground is reserved for visitors who bring their horses to ride in the park, and includes two metal-pipe corrals, water troughs, tie rails, and a sand-rolling pit for the horses. There are five family campsites and two group campsites, and picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers, treated water, flush Read more...
Like its sister site, Hamilton Barn Environmental, Baxter is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, and is a hike-and-bike in site that offers a more secluded and off-the-beaten-path experience at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Sites are between 50 to 200 yards away from the parking lot, and are located (like Hamilton Barn) about six miles west of th Read more...
Slightly larger than Albee Creek with 57 sites, this campground is located next to the visitor’s center and is in a grove of second growth redwoods. Three sites are designated “hike-and-bike”, and the campground has a summer bridge across the river that provides access to hiking trails. It also has a nice proximity to the water if you are heading Read more...
Also open from April to October, Hamilton Barn is the one of two environmental campgrounds in the park (Baxter being the second). These sites are located 6 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants on Mattole road, and are known for their seclusion and privacy. All 3 sites are walk-in, and have no drinking water, but campers are supplied with a fire Read more...
Smaller than its fellow group campground, William’s Grove, Marin Garden Club has room for 40 people, and is nestled in a redwood grove. It is tent-camping only, meaning no RVs or trailers. It is located about 2 miles north of the visitor’s center on Avenue of the Giants, and just a mile away from a swimming hole and the Eel River. It has an oversi Read more...
Really a summertime campground spot, open from Memorial Day through October, this campground is located 5 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants. It is also located on an old homestead (which is really cool) and has 40 sites that range from completely in the redwoods or located on open meadow. Dip your toes into the nearby Albee Creek, or take a s Read more...
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Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Here’s the thing about this park: it’s home to the tallest trees in the world. As in, on the planet.
Millions of years ago, huge redwood forests covered most of the northern hemisphere. Now, they are only found on the coast from central California through southern Oregon. Clocking in at 17,000 acres, this park is the largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coast redwoods. This is definitely a do-not-miss California camping spot.
If you’re just passing through, you can literally hop off 101, drive through the park along the Avenue of the Giants, and then hop back on. If you can stay a while, there are over 100 miles of trails to hike, bike, or explore on horseback. Tons of short trails leave right from the Avenue. For longer hikes try the Bull Creek Flat area. After a day on the trails, cool off or go fishing in the south fork of the Eel River.
There are three state park campgrounds that cost $35/night. Burlin
Millions of years ago, huge redwood forests covered most of the northern hemisphere. Now, they are only found on the coast from central California through southern Oregon. Clocking in at 17,000 acres, this park is the largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coast redwoods. This is definitely a do-not-miss California camping spot.
If you’re just passing through, you can literally hop off 101, drive through the park along the Avenue of the Giants, and then hop back on. If you can stay a while, there are over 100 miles of trails to hike, bike, or explore on horseback. Tons of short trails leave right from the Avenue. For longer hikes try the Bull Creek Flat area. After a day on the trails, cool off or go fishing in the south fork of the Eel River.
There are three state park campgrounds that cost $35/night. Burlington Campground is right next to the visitor center and the only year-round campground. Hidden Springs is the park's largest campground but we like the tiny Albee Creek Campground for its remote location. It’s possible to hike Bull Creek Flats starting right from Albee Creek. Sites go fast in the summer but there are good Hipcamping options nearby.
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8 campgrounds in Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Another summer spot, this campground is generally open mid-April through Labor Day. Located just south of the visitor’s center on the Avenue of the Giants, it is located on a hillside with mixed forest. Although at 156 sites it clocks in as the largest campground in the park, the landscape (hilly, and far away from the road and parking lot) gives Read more...
William’s Grove has two group sites for 40 and 60 people, respectively, open mid-May through September, which can be combined for large parties. These sites are very close to the South Fork Eel, making swimming or fishing an easy activity. There is also a bridge during the summer months, which provides access to backcountry trails.
Equestrians, this is the spot for you. This campground is reserved for visitors who bring their horses to ride in the park, and includes two metal-pipe corrals, water troughs, tie rails, and a sand-rolling pit for the horses. There are five family campsites and two group campsites, and picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers, treated water, flush Read more...
Like its sister site, Hamilton Barn Environmental, Baxter is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, and is a hike-and-bike in site that offers a more secluded and off-the-beaten-path experience at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Sites are between 50 to 200 yards away from the parking lot, and are located (like Hamilton Barn) about six miles west of th Read more...
Slightly larger than Albee Creek with 57 sites, this campground is located next to the visitor’s center and is in a grove of second growth redwoods. Three sites are designated “hike-and-bike”, and the campground has a summer bridge across the river that provides access to hiking trails. It also has a nice proximity to the water if you are heading Read more...
Also open from April to October, Hamilton Barn is the one of two environmental campgrounds in the park (Baxter being the second). These sites are located 6 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants on Mattole road, and are known for their seclusion and privacy. All 3 sites are walk-in, and have no drinking water, but campers are supplied with a fire Read more...
Smaller than its fellow group campground, William’s Grove, Marin Garden Club has room for 40 people, and is nestled in a redwood grove. It is tent-camping only, meaning no RVs or trailers. It is located about 2 miles north of the visitor’s center on Avenue of the Giants, and just a mile away from a swimming hole and the Eel River. It has an oversi Read more...
Really a summertime campground spot, open from Memorial Day through October, this campground is located 5 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants. It is also located on an old homestead (which is really cool) and has 40 sites that range from completely in the redwoods or located on open meadow. Dip your toes into the nearby Albee Creek, or take a s Read more...
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