Redwood Camping Near O'Brien, OR: 12 Best Redwood Campgrounds Near O'Brien

Looking for a camping spot among the redwoods near O'Brien? You’ll find over 740 campsites nestled in groves thick with ancient trees, where the scent of pine hangs in the air and the forest floor stays cool even in summer. Average rates run about $65 a night, with some sites starting at just $45. Campsites here offer showers, toilets, and allow campfires—handy after a day spent swimming, fishing, or exploring on horseback. Travellers rave about Redwood Retreat (286 reviews), Camp Jade River (199 reviews), and Hidden Forest Get-away (167 reviews) for their sprawling sites and easy access to the best trails. Keep an eye out for deer at dawn and bring layers—the woods stay chilly after sunset.

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Looking for a camping spot among the redwoods near O'Brien? You’ll find over 740 campsites nestled in groves thick with ancient trees, where the scent of pine hangs in the air and the forest floor stays cool even in summer. Average rates run about $65 a night, with some sites starting at just $45. Campsites here offer showers, toilets, and allow campfires—handy after a day spent swimming, fishing, or exploring on horseback. Travellers rave about Redwood Retreat (286 reviews), Camp Jade River (199 reviews), and Hidden Forest Get-away (167 reviews) for their sprawling sites and easy access to the best trails. Keep an eye out for deer at dawn and bring layers—the woods stay chilly after sunset.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camp Jade River

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28mi from O'Brien · 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.

2. Sustainable Ecovillage

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17mi from O'Brien · 5 sites · Lodging · Gasquet, CA

The Smith River Complex Fire took our property on August 16th, 2023. Updates on our progress here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fucaTaOwf5c PLEASE NOTE, 4WD is required in order to access the sites. Please message me if you have any questions prior to booking. Sustainable Ecovillage is an off-grid project for sustainable living. If you are looking for a unique experience and up for rustic accommodations among goats, chickens, a permaculture food forest with a few off-grid perks, we welcome you to join us in our mountainous, wilderness paradise! Our 160-acre property is surrounded by about a million acres of National Forest. Our neighborhood is all made of trees, huckleberry bushes and animals. We love it here. It is very remote, peaceful, and functionally sustainable in its focus. The closest neighbor is a Buddhist Hermitage about a mile up the forestry road. Also, supposedly, Sasquatch live here! (it is the epicenter for documented sightings). Most visitors to the area are interested in spending time in the redwoods – we are about 30-45 minutes from the nearest entrance to Jedediah Smith Park, home of Stout Grove and other beautiful redwood hikes. Driving into Crescent City, about 45-60 minutes, winds you right through the "gentle giants" on your way to or from Redwood National Park. We are self-sufficient, and sustainable in a relatively primitive set-up, especially after the fire this year. It's mountainous and remote, and we have a community agreement about no smoking (of any kind) on our land.

3. Redwood Retreat

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29mi from O'Brien · 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!

4. Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

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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.

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5. Six Rivers National Forest

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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

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6. Azalea River

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21mi from O'Brien · 1 site · Lodging · Gasquet, CA

When you think of clean water, what do you see ? Prepare to be spellbound by the otherworldly colors and lucidity of the wild and scenic Smith River. Enjoy peace and tranquility while swimming in your own exclusive, private swimming hole. You may see four point bucks crossing the river, otters playing along the rocky banks and black bear gorging berry bushes while birds, ducks and dragonflys abound. This quasi resort provides a quaint, off grid tiny house with everything you need to feel comfortable but it is not The Four Seasons Hotel. The 1.5 quiet, secluded acres is detached from a world of artifical stimulation and crowds and is ideal for a couples getaway or small families. Entertainment is provided by means of a covered porch to observe the true residents: the wildlife.

7. Hidden Forest Get-away

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40mi from O'Brien · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Rogue River, OR

Elk Haven Ranch consists of 40 acres at the base of a mountain range that is BLM federal land. There is an elk herd and of course deer on the property. This property is a haven for them, no hunting is allowed. If you are looking to throw a Frisbee with your dog in a forested and meadow setting, without tons of campers right next to you, then this is your place. Room to roam, fresh water April through September and easy access to a common electricity plug-in where you can charge your cell phones and air mattresses on the electric pole by the entry gate. If you are looking to play games, just ask us for the corn hole or horse shoes, or help yourself to the games already out and available. Let us know what your goals are and we will do our best to accommodate for your stay.

8. Smith River Retreat

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21mi from O'Brien · 1 site · Tent, RV · Gasquet, CA

This beautiful spot on the Smith River was once an old mining claim. The property boundaries actually go half way out into the river. The present house was built in 1957 and has been remodeled a few times since. The host retired from teaching 11 years ago and spends much of her time improving the landscaping and gardening, while playing with her giant Shiloh Shepherd.

9. Klamath National Forest

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288 sites · Greenview, California

Explore the pristine wilderness bordering California and Oregon among the Klamath Mountains.

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10. Alfred A. Loeb State Park

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3 sites · Harbor, Oregon

Set up camp or hike among myrtlewoods and redwoods at this Southern Oregon park.

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11. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

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70 sites · Hiouchi, California

Hike, camp, or fish in the shadow of ancient redwoods at this Northern California park.

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12. Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

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129 sites · Bertsch Oceanview, California

Slumber beneath Earth's tallest trees at the largest campground in Redwood National and State Park.

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Public campgrounds near O'Brien

Little Falls Campground

11mi from O'Brien · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Josephine Campground

11mi from O'Brien · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

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Grayback Campground

13mi from O'Brien · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

The top of Bolan Lake, around a 3.5 mile round trip hike.

Bolan Lake Campground

13mi from O'Brien · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Chinquapin Group Campground

13mi from O'Brien · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Cave Creek Campground

14mi from O'Brien · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

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North Fork Campground

15mi from O'Brien · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Six Rivers National Forest

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River Bench Campground

15mi from O'Brien · 8 sites · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

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Sixmile Campground

15mi from O'Brien · 4 sites · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Store Gulch Campground

15mi from O'Brien · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

West Branch Campground

16mi from O'Brien · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Klamath National Forest

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Patrick Creek Campground

16mi from O'Brien · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Six Rivers National Forest

Stories from the community

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Ryan

2 weeks ago

With pets

1 night at Sustainable Ecovillage

Absolutely loved our stay! The views, surrounded by nature, the wood burning sauna, there is so much to love! I will definitely be back.

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Christy

3 weeks ago

4 nights at Azalea River

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Jacob's Riverside Gem! It's rustic enough to feel adventurous and homey enough to feel warm and comfy in the winter. It's obvious that Jacob has put a lot of heart and soul into this little cabin because of all the artistic touches you will find throughout. The firewood was well stocked, the property was beautiful with many fresh fungi to observe, and the little kitchen was perfect for making delicious meals. The fridge is quite small with no freezer, so if you want to bring fresh food for cooking, I recommend bringing a cooler. The shower is not far from the cabin, so it's easy to get a hot shower in and run back inside to the warm cabin. Make sure to bring your own bath towel. The bathroom is farther from the cabin, but I enjoyed the walk there, especially at night when I could look at the stars. We didn't get to enjoy the outdoor space very much, seeing as we visited in winter, but we definitely want to come back in the summer to enjoy all that this little cabin and the Smith River area has to offer. If you're looking for a quaint place to stay while adventuring in the area, you've found the right place!

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Morgan

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Azalea River

Jacob was a great host. All the information was clear and the house was so lovely. The view of the river is gorgeous and it felt like a really special place.

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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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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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Holly

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Camp Jade River

Loving this beautiful campsite, peaceful and over the water.

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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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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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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!

Sarah

September 2025

1 night at Azalea River

Jacob has really put in a labor of love on this land to help his guests, rest, reset and connect. Being able to take a shower outside and hike down and wade the waters of the river was unbelievable. It rained most of the time I was there so I didn't get to take advantage of the river much but the cabin was a cozy safe haven to cook dinner and brew my morning coffee in. I loved that I could camp there and then drive 25minutes and be hiking in the Jedidiah Smith Redwoods area. Close enough off the 101 you can really use it as a stop like I did however I can see how staying longer would mean even more glory along the river. The cons are I found some metal scraps and screws on the ground walking around; just beware if you have kiddos. The hike down is well designed but it's definitely moderate and can be slippery. The ladder up the bed is not for the faint of heart!

Swimming hole with ladder into the water.

Marina

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Smith River Retreat

Smith River Retreat is a magical place to camp. Carole’s property is such a beautiful place to be with a delightful garden of a yard, an amazing path down to a top-notch swimming hole, a thoughtful campsite perched above the river, and a great host. We feel so grateful. We can’t wait to come back.

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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!

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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michelle

August 2025

With pets

4 nights at Azalea River

Dreamy secluded spot on a stunning river edge. Simple unique cabin with everything you need to relax and unwind. We spent the entirety of our stay floating in the gorgeous Smith river and didn’t see one other person. Easy to get to but very hard to leave. It really was perfect. Thank you for having us and we hope to be back! Highly recommend.

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Jenelle

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Azalea River

This place truly is a Gem!! Loved being in nature and right on the Smith River and still having creature comforts like lights, cooking equipment, fridge, super comfy bed and a hot shower! This place is perfect for anyone seeking a cozy glamping experience :) The river really was the best part for me, I swam in it multiple times every day, the swimming spot is so perfect. Bring water shoes/Tevas, something of the soft if your feet are sensitive with rocks like mine are and you’ll be super comfy walking down to and into the water. Location is a great home base for Redwoods, Crescent City and Brookings, so many awesome hikes within a short drive. Looking forward to coming back and staying again! 11 out of 10!

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Norah

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Smith River Retreat

Had such an amazing time! The property is beautiful, pictures don’t do it justice. Carole was very hospitable and thoughtful, made us feel very welcome, and had the most adorable puppy ever! 10/10 would stay again and will be

Jennifer

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Azalea River

Such a great gem and helpful host! I just needed a safe and secure place to hang with my dogs where I could close the gate and disappear. This place was perfect. The lil studio was clean and comfy, and the swimming hole/river access at the bottom of the hill was perfectly isolated to give me the space and time I needed to slowly introduce my dogs to water activities. I definitely recommend!

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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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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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Heather

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Azalea River

Absolutely primo private river spot. We stayed down there til dark and then watched the bats hunt. My only gripe is it’s quite hot upstairs for sleeping. A fan would have really helped. Also a sheet to put down on the futon because it was too hot to sleep on a blanket. Really cute little place!