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Looking to camp near Brookings, Oregon and enjoy a lakeside experience? Look no further than Far Away yet Tranquil and Close (324 reviews) to Redwood Retreat (180 reviews) and Camp Jade River (130 reviews), we've got you covered. With amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfires, and activities like climbing, wind sports, and off-roading (OHV), you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping adventure. Plus, with an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $20, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy the great outdoors. Start planning your lakeside camping trip today!

96% (706)

Top-rated campgrounds

Camp Jade River

1. Camp Jade River

96%
(284)
28mi from Brookings · 1 site · Tent, RV · Crescent City, CA
The rugged terrain of far northern California is one of the few mostly untouched places left to retreat to. Come dwarf yourself under the magnificent giant redwoods and be struck with awe by the mesmerizing jade colored Smith River. The property is a mere 20 minutes from some of the world's tallest trees. Come check out Stout Grove, a rarely crowded gem of the Redwood National and State Parks. The grove is a part of Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park which is the least developed and most impressive park of the four. From your campsite you will have a lovely view of a large bend of the Smith River. It boasts impressive runs of chinook and steelhead, and is host to many other native species. Keep an eye out for bear, mink, and otters! And secure any food or attractants at night. Our property gives you the chance to disconnect from daily life and recalibrate. Use our site as an extended getaway for some peace and quiet, or a launch point to the variety of local attractions. 
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$45
 / night
Redwood Retreat

2. Redwood Retreat

97%
(374)
18mi from Brookings · 3 sites · Lodging · Crescent City, CA
We acquired the property in 2015, out-competing a logger who wanted to cut the grove for timber. We want the redwood grove to show the value of trees preserved in their natural state. You are helping us do that by staying in our woods!
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from 
$99
 / night
Site 1 & site 2. Quiet and peaceful!

3. Lower Lake Farm Camp

96%
(163)
15mi from Brookings · 5 sites · RVs · Crescent City, CA
Our little farm has full hook-up sites with septic, great water, 30 amp electric, WiFi. We are located halfway between Brookings, OR and Crescent City, CA near the Wild and Scenic Smith River, Tolowa Dunes State Park, Lake Earl Wildlife Area, and Kellogg Beach (1.3 miles from camp) on the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful redwoods and Jedidiah Smith State Park are just minutes away. So many outdoor activities available nearby; Kayaking, swimming, surfing, fishing, hiking, biking, horse riding, bird watching, beach combing, and all the outdoor activities you can imagine. The farm animals are friendly, they love goodies and scratches (kitchen scraps, and Shiloh the horse loves carrots and apples!) Kids should be accompanied by an adult. Please close gates behind you!
Pets
Full Hookups
from 
$50
 / night
Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

4. Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

92%
(31)
736 sites · O'brien, Oregon
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is made up of 1.8 million acres and spans from the Western Cascades to the Siskiyou Mountains. With somewhere between 60 to 100 inches of rain per year this escape is filled with a diversity of green and a lone Rogue River. Port Orford Cedar and Douglas fir practically litter the mountainous, and meadow landscapes. Lakes and streams (200 miles of them) aren’t too uncommon, and the forest boasts the tallest Pine tree in the World (we’re not kidding folks). The Ponderosa Pine stands at 268.35ft, which is a little bit taller than your average industrial wind turbine.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Six Rivers National Forest

5. Six Rivers National Forest

97%
(29)
281 sites · Hoopa, California
This park gets its rather self-descriptive name from the six beautiful rivers that flow through its borders, but don’t the name fool you. There is a lot more than just rivers to check out here. More than a million rambling acres of forest take you through foggy and mystical redwood landscapes. Further inland, miles of towering Douglas firs, glacial peaks, and hidden pools just wait to be discovered. Of course, the rivers are the main attraction. You can’t go two feet without tripping over a perfect swimming hole. After your dip, there are plenty of warm rocks to lay out on. Oh, and if the natural beauty doesn’t get you: this was the place where they first spotted Bigfoot. Yeah, the original footage that basically made everyone believe in the hairy bi-ped. That, on its own, is reason enough to check it out
Pets
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Campfires
Resort at Lake Selmac

6. Resort at Lake Selmac

90%
(5)
40mi from Brookings · 42 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Selma, OR
Located in beautiful southern, Oregon just over the California state line is the Resort at Lake Selmac. This lake has great fishing and is stocked annually with trout. You can fish largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie, perch and panfish and Oregon record bass has been caught in Lake Selmac. A great place for family reunions and events. We do require a 3-day minimum on Holiday weekends, Memorial Day-Independence Day- Labor Day. Lake Selmac offers a lot of outdoor activities to all ages, including hiking, boating, fishing, and relaxing. Call today to ask us about your event. Country store The store is well stocked and conveniently located within walking distance from all our campsites. You’ll find firewood and kindling, coffee, ice-cold beer and beverages, wine, fishing bait, tackle, and day fishing licenses. We have a lot of your favorite snacks, ice-cream, candy, and meals, as well as, camping supplies, Propane, kites, and fun water toys. Anything you forgot; we should have. NEW!!! Do it yourself dog wash is available. Boat and watercraft rentals are available here too available Feb.-Oct. Feel free to visit us and ask about local activities and places to visit nearby.
Pets
Toilets
Full Hookups
from 
$45
 / night
Free Your Mind Camping

7. Free Your Mind Camping

90%
(101)
23mi from Brookings · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Gasquet, CA
Welcome to the Wild West Coast! Where the mountains meet the sea. The campground is remotely located on private property and perfectly located for excursions to the Pacific Ocean, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and the Pacific Coast Ranges and mountain lakes such as the Devil's Punchbowl, Buck Lake, and Raspberry Lake. Relax and free you mind while camping on 120+ acres of private property under starry skies with almost no light or noise pollution. You are not alone on the mountain as other people live here in the wild. You only have access to the campground and a nearby pond. A locked gate with code access. The road to get there is two and a half miles up the mountain, the first mile is paved and the other mile and a half is gravel. The road is maintained by the county and used daily by others that live and work here. In the surrounding area you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, birdwatching, and countless other outdoor activities. French Hill Trail is a few more miles up the mountain road. The campsites have picnic tables and fire rings, and campers are provided with 5 gallons of potable water. An outdoor, COLD-water Artesian shower, out in the open mountain air with the wild things and an outhouse with a compost toilet are also provided. Bundles of firewood are available for an extra charge when you book your campsite. The campsites are set within a deciduous and pine forest at about 1913 feet in elevation. There is a pond on the property, but its purpose is for wildlife habitat ONLY, so water activities are NOT allowed. NO swimming, NO fishing, NO boating, NO trapping, etc. The wild things live here! The property owner has a dog, three cats, and a menagerie of yard birds such as turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. They do make noise! Kirk has lived off-grid for over twenty years and holds a wealth of information about the Gasquet/Del Norte County area. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the property is that it has had documented Sasquatch encounters over the past twenty years that have been published in "Tribal Bigfoot" (D. Paulides 2009). Kirk can tell you about his experiences with this and other phenomena on the property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$41
 / night
Klamath National Forest

8. Klamath National Forest

91%
(28)
288 sites · Greenview, California
Explore the pristine wilderness bordering California and Oregon among the Klamath Mountains.
Pets
Toilets
Potable water

Looking to camp near Brookings, Oregon and enjoy a lakeside experience? Look no further than Far Away yet Tranquil and Close (324 reviews) to Redwood Retreat (180 reviews) and Camp Jade River (130 reviews), we've got you covered. With amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfires, and activities like climbing, wind sports, and off-roading (OHV), you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping adventure. Plus, with an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $20, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy the great outdoors. Start planning your lakeside camping trip today!

96% (706)

Top-rated campgrounds

Camp Jade River

1. Camp Jade River

96%
(284)
28mi from Brookings · 1 site · Tent, RV · Crescent City, CA
The rugged terrain of far northern California is one of the few mostly untouched places left to retreat to. Come dwarf yourself under the magnificent giant redwoods and be struck with awe by the mesmerizing jade colored Smith River. The property is a mere 20 minutes from some of the world's tallest trees. Come check out Stout Grove, a rarely crowded gem of the Redwood National and State Parks. The grove is a part of Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park which is the least developed and most impressive park of the four. From your campsite you will have a lovely view of a large bend of the Smith River. It boasts impressive runs of chinook and steelhead, and is host to many other native species. Keep an eye out for bear, mink, and otters! And secure any food or attractants at night. Our property gives you the chance to disconnect from daily life and recalibrate. Use our site as an extended getaway for some peace and quiet, or a launch point to the variety of local attractions. 
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$45
 / night
Redwood Retreat

2. Redwood Retreat

97%
(374)
18mi from Brookings · 3 sites · Lodging · Crescent City, CA
We acquired the property in 2015, out-competing a logger who wanted to cut the grove for timber. We want the redwood grove to show the value of trees preserved in their natural state. You are helping us do that by staying in our woods!
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from 
$99
 / night
Site 1 & site 2. Quiet and peaceful!

3. Lower Lake Farm Camp

96%
(163)
15mi from Brookings · 5 sites · RVs · Crescent City, CA
Our little farm has full hook-up sites with septic, great water, 30 amp electric, WiFi. We are located halfway between Brookings, OR and Crescent City, CA near the Wild and Scenic Smith River, Tolowa Dunes State Park, Lake Earl Wildlife Area, and Kellogg Beach (1.3 miles from camp) on the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful redwoods and Jedidiah Smith State Park are just minutes away. So many outdoor activities available nearby; Kayaking, swimming, surfing, fishing, hiking, biking, horse riding, bird watching, beach combing, and all the outdoor activities you can imagine. The farm animals are friendly, they love goodies and scratches (kitchen scraps, and Shiloh the horse loves carrots and apples!) Kids should be accompanied by an adult. Please close gates behind you!
Pets
Full Hookups
from 
$50
 / night
Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

4. Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

92%
(31)
736 sites · O'brien, Oregon
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is made up of 1.8 million acres and spans from the Western Cascades to the Siskiyou Mountains. With somewhere between 60 to 100 inches of rain per year this escape is filled with a diversity of green and a lone Rogue River. Port Orford Cedar and Douglas fir practically litter the mountainous, and meadow landscapes. Lakes and streams (200 miles of them) aren’t too uncommon, and the forest boasts the tallest Pine tree in the World (we’re not kidding folks). The Ponderosa Pine stands at 268.35ft, which is a little bit taller than your average industrial wind turbine.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Six Rivers National Forest

5. Six Rivers National Forest

97%
(29)
281 sites · Hoopa, California
This park gets its rather self-descriptive name from the six beautiful rivers that flow through its borders, but don’t the name fool you. There is a lot more than just rivers to check out here. More than a million rambling acres of forest take you through foggy and mystical redwood landscapes. Further inland, miles of towering Douglas firs, glacial peaks, and hidden pools just wait to be discovered. Of course, the rivers are the main attraction. You can’t go two feet without tripping over a perfect swimming hole. After your dip, there are plenty of warm rocks to lay out on. Oh, and if the natural beauty doesn’t get you: this was the place where they first spotted Bigfoot. Yeah, the original footage that basically made everyone believe in the hairy bi-ped. That, on its own, is reason enough to check it out
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Resort at Lake Selmac

6. Resort at Lake Selmac

90%
(5)
40mi from Brookings · 42 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Selma, OR
Located in beautiful southern, Oregon just over the California state line is the Resort at Lake Selmac. This lake has great fishing and is stocked annually with trout. You can fish largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie, perch and panfish and Oregon record bass has been caught in Lake Selmac. A great place for family reunions and events. We do require a 3-day minimum on Holiday weekends, Memorial Day-Independence Day- Labor Day. Lake Selmac offers a lot of outdoor activities to all ages, including hiking, boating, fishing, and relaxing. Call today to ask us about your event. Country store The store is well stocked and conveniently located within walking distance from all our campsites. You’ll find firewood and kindling, coffee, ice-cold beer and beverages, wine, fishing bait, tackle, and day fishing licenses. We have a lot of your favorite snacks, ice-cream, candy, and meals, as well as, camping supplies, Propane, kites, and fun water toys. Anything you forgot; we should have. NEW!!! Do it yourself dog wash is available. Boat and watercraft rentals are available here too available Feb.-Oct. Feel free to visit us and ask about local activities and places to visit nearby.
Pets
Toilets
Full Hookups
from 
$45
 / night
Free Your Mind Camping

7. Free Your Mind Camping

90%
(101)
23mi from Brookings · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Gasquet, CA
Welcome to the Wild West Coast! Where the mountains meet the sea. The campground is remotely located on private property and perfectly located for excursions to the Pacific Ocean, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and the Pacific Coast Ranges and mountain lakes such as the Devil's Punchbowl, Buck Lake, and Raspberry Lake. Relax and free you mind while camping on 120+ acres of private property under starry skies with almost no light or noise pollution. You are not alone on the mountain as other people live here in the wild. You only have access to the campground and a nearby pond. A locked gate with code access. The road to get there is two and a half miles up the mountain, the first mile is paved and the other mile and a half is gravel. The road is maintained by the county and used daily by others that live and work here. In the surrounding area you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, birdwatching, and countless other outdoor activities. French Hill Trail is a few more miles up the mountain road. The campsites have picnic tables and fire rings, and campers are provided with 5 gallons of potable water. An outdoor, COLD-water Artesian shower, out in the open mountain air with the wild things and an outhouse with a compost toilet are also provided. Bundles of firewood are available for an extra charge when you book your campsite. The campsites are set within a deciduous and pine forest at about 1913 feet in elevation. There is a pond on the property, but its purpose is for wildlife habitat ONLY, so water activities are NOT allowed. NO swimming, NO fishing, NO boating, NO trapping, etc. The wild things live here! The property owner has a dog, three cats, and a menagerie of yard birds such as turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. They do make noise! Kirk has lived off-grid for over twenty years and holds a wealth of information about the Gasquet/Del Norte County area. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the property is that it has had documented Sasquatch encounters over the past twenty years that have been published in "Tribal Bigfoot" (D. Paulides 2009). Kirk can tell you about his experiences with this and other phenomena on the property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$41
 / night
Klamath National Forest

8. Klamath National Forest

91%
(28)
288 sites · Greenview, California
Explore the pristine wilderness bordering California and Oregon among the Klamath Mountains.
Pets
Toilets
Potable water

Public campgrounds near Brookings

Miller Bar Campground

Miller Bar Campground

8mi from Brookings · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
Nook Bar Campground

Nook Bar Campground

9.1mi from Brookings · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
Ludlum House Campground

Ludlum House Campground

10mi from Brookings · 1 site · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
Redwood Bar Dispersed Camping
100%
(2)

Redwood Bar Dispersed Camping

10mi from Brookings · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
South Fork Camps Campground

South Fork Camps Campground

12mi from Brookings · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
North Fork Campground
100%
(1)

North Fork Campground

18mi from Brookings · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Six Rivers National Forest
Swimming hole a short walk down to the day use area of the Panther Flat campground. Small beach but pristine waters. Come early for a spot in the sand.
100%
(5)

Panther Flat Campground

25mi from Brookings · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Six Rivers National Forest
Trail site #2, very easy walk from the parking spots
100%
(2)

Grassy Flat Campground

26mi from Brookings · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Six Rivers National Forest
Heaven on earth. We found it.
100%
(2)

Patrick Creek Campground

27mi from Brookings · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Six Rivers National Forest
Quosatana Campground
100%
(2)

Quosatana Campground

30mi from Brookings · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
Lobster Creek Campground
100%
(2)

Lobster Creek Campground

30mi from Brookings · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
Store Gulch Campground

Store Gulch Campground

32mi from Brookings · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Stories from the community

Camp Jade River
R
Robin
October 2025
19 ft campervan
Weekend Trip to Camp Jade River
Beautiful spot right along the water! So pretty with the falls colors. Nothing nearby (including cell service) so be sure to stock up before you get close.
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Such a sweet camping spot!!!
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Jordan
October 2025
Tent
1 night at Camp Jade River
Beautiful camping site with a good view of the river. would book again.
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Such a sweet camping spot!!!
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Holly
October 2025
Tent
3 nights at Camp Jade River
Loving this beautiful campsite, peaceful and over the water.
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Such a sweet camping spot!!!
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Jenn
September 2025
4 ft travel trailer
3 nights at Camp Jade River
Our 2nd time here. Awesome place, beautiful river.
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Bryan
September 2025
Tent
2 nights at Free Your Mind Camping
We really enjoyed our stay! It was beautiful, private, and only 20 minutes from the Redwood Forest. We’re so happy we found such a nice place to camp for two nights!
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Lower Lake Farm Camp
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The Inked Agent
September 2025
25 ft Class C
With kids
1 night at Lower Lake Farm Camp
This was a great place to stay. Jose was responsive to my questions and it was Very quiet
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Such a sweet camping spot!!!
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Cheryl
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Camp Jade River
What a gorgeous spot!! Easy to find. Several areas to enjoy ourselves. Huge area for the dogs to run and play. Lots of shade. Wonderful view of the river from the deck. Comfortable seating in several places. Property is very well kept. Even the outhouse was the cleanest I’ve ever been into! Can’t wait to find the time to go again !!
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Camp Jade River
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Nicole
September 2025
Tent
With pets
5 nights at Camp Jade River
Absolutely the best place to camp - hands down my ALL TIME NEW FAVORITE! Beautiful area, gorgeous river, lots of trees for shade, enough room to fit a huge family reunion of people comfortably and we only had 5. Yes the path down to the river was tricky, not difficult if you are steady on your feet but if you are not, you may find the path troublesome. I found the little outhouse to be scarier than the river trail. If you have your own portable toilet, bring it. It will save you lots of scary moments with spiders and bees. The only thing I wish we would of had but didn't, were some SOLAR LIGHTS to put up along the path down to the deck. It would have made the walk much easier in the dark. All in all, it was a wonderful 6 days! Looking forward to booking my spot again for next year soon as I don't wanna miss out on camping here again. I'm sure as soon as word gets out how great it is here, booking a week-long reservation will be hard to do! Thank you Tyler for sharing your amazing property with us. We made some awesome memories! It was an unforgetable adventure!
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Lower Lake Farm Camp
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Devon
September 2025
24 ft Class C
2 nights at Lower Lake Farm Camp
We loved our stay at Carolyn’s place! 1 miles from the beach and close to great hiking. The farm animals and pups are fun too ☺️
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Lower Lake Farm Camp
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Mary
September 2025
21 ft campervan
With pets
Weekend Trip to Lower Lake Farm Camp
Quiet, family farm like vibes. Safe and secure. Carolyn was an attentive host.
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Camp Jade River
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Giselle
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
3 nights at Camp Jade River
Such an awesome weekend! Incredible beautiful, pictures don’t do it justice. My cousin proposed to his girlfriend here and she LOVED it. Feels like you’re in a movie, the water wasn’t as cold as we thought it would be. 10/10 recommend, we’re definitely going back!
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Isaac
September 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Free Your Mind Camping
Excellent tent camping out of the way wilderness spot for a low key private feeling camp!!!
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Lower Lake Farm Camp
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Vincent
August 2025
20 ft Class B
With kids
Weekend Trip to Lower Lake Farm Camp
The campsite was great, close to the beach and to the redwood national park. Jose and Carolyn were very helpful and responsive. We had the camp to ourselves, could be crowded if fully booked, but the location is perfect and the hosts very nice!
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Such a sweet camping spot!!!
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Debi
August 2025
Tent
With pets
2 nights at Camp Jade River
We always love our stay at Tyler's magical Camp Jade River!!
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Such a sweet camping spot!!!
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Michaela
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Weekend Trip to Camp Jade River
Tyler’s place was perfect for our family camp trip. It was spacious, clean, fairly private and has a beautiful private swimming hole. Highly recommend!!
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Such a sweet camping spot!!!
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Kenna
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
4 nights at Camp Jade River
Absolutely perfect spot on the river!! Easy to get to and plenty of privacy.
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Lower Lake Farm Camp
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Loron
August 2025
22 ft travel trailer
5 nights at Lower Lake Farm Camp
We absolutely can recommend staying here. About 1.5 miles to a public beach that had few people and miles of beach to walk. About 10 minutes to the Jedidiah Smith Redwoods National Park visitor center. Quiet location and welcoming hosts.
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Vanessa
August 2025
Tent
With pets
2 nights at Free Your Mind Camping
Kirk was great! Greeted us at the campsite, gave us great directions to the Redwoods. Over all had a nice stay.
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Beautifully perched high in the redwoods, this is the view on the way in.
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Dani
August 2025
1 night at Redwood Retreat
Super cool spot! Very awesome treehouse in a very awesome location. Wish we had more than one night there but it was the perfect stop on our Redwoods roadtrip!
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Such a sweet camping spot!!!
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Zoe
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Weekend Trip to Camp Jade River
Beautiful spot! Would definitely recommend. Deck was super fun to sit on and read a good book.
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Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
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Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
O'brien, Oregon
Six Rivers National Forest
97%
(29)
Six Rivers National Forest
Hoopa, California
Klamath National Forest
91%
(28)
Klamath National Forest
Greenview, California
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