Tucked into the forested hillsides along Avenue of the Giants, Hidden Springs Campground runs through multiple loops with sites that vary considerably in size and layout. Many are carved into slopes, with paved parking pads above and short paths leading down into the site itself. The result is a campground that feels less crowded than its headcount suggests. Reviewers consistently note that neighboring sites are rarely visible, even when the campground is at capacity. Some sites can fit only two small tents, and trailers longer than 33 feet won't make it through, so checking site placards on arrival matters. As Laura M. notes, "placards on post indicate what the site is suitable for."
The campground sits within Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and the trees in the campground itself are dense but not the towering old-growth redwoods some visitors expect. For sites directly under the giants, Burlington Campground is the closer match. That said, old-growth groves are accessible via trails that run through and behind the campground, and the South Fork Eel River is a short walk across Avenue of the Giants from the entrance. In summer, the river draws swimmers and anglers. Water conditions vary by season, and at least one visitor reported algae warnings in early August, so checking with rangers before swimming is worth the few minutes.
Each site includes a picnic table, bear box, and fire ring with a grate. Firewood sells at the ranger kiosk for $8 a bundle. Showers are coin-operated at $0.25 per minute, and change is available at the front office, which closes at 9 p.m. Bathrooms are cleaned daily and multiple reviewers call them consistently well-maintained. Cell service is unreliable here. Mosquitoes can be heavy, particularly in summer, and as Craig M. puts it, "poison oak is abundant" along the trails.
Highway 101 runs nearby, and some road noise carries into the campground in the morning and evening, though it tends to fade at night. Myers Flat, just south, has a small market for last-minute supplies. The campground runs from early May through Labor Day at $35 per night, with reservations available for most sites and a section of first-come, first-served tent sites that fills by midweek in peak season. Campers exploring places to camp near Humboldt Redwoods State Park will find several other options along the same corridor, including Hidden Springs Camp (Sites 39-50,79-86,142-155) - Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Williams Grove Group Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park nearby. Book well in advance for summer weekends, and bring bug spray regardless of when you visit.
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Map & DirectionsHidden Springs Campground is located in California near Myers Flat
Directions
Located on the Avenue of the Giants, approximately 1 mile south of Myers Flat and 5 miles south of the Visitor Center.
Address
17119 Avenue of the Giants
Myers Flat, CA 95554
Coordinates
40.290472429999994 N
123.86430355 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
