Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Flint Ridge Backcountry Site - Redwood National and State Park
About
National Park Service
Redwood National Park
A backcountry permit is required for overnight camping: https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm
When parking at trailhead, secure items of value and keep them out of sight; better yet, leave them at home! Lock vehicle doors, roll up windows, and engage anti-theft devices.
West access: 1/4-mile to camp from Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge Section Trailhead (Coastal Drive); or East access: 41/2 miles to camp from Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge Section Trailhead (Alder Camp Road).
Bicycle access via Coastal Drive (see above), then walk bicycle 1/4-mile to camp; bicycle riding not allowed on Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge Section.
Pets (except service animals), horses, and/or pack animals are not allowed on trail or in camp.
Designated Sites Eight (8) campsites available; maximum of eight (8) people per site. Camp only in designated sites.
Disposal of Garbage and Human Waste Composting pit toilets for human waste only—do not dispose of garbage in toilets. Pack out all trash/garbage when leaving camp.
Food and Garbage Storage Store food, garbage, cooking gear, and all odorous items in food storage lockers. When cooking and/or eating, do not let wildlife access food and/or garbage.
Never Feed Wildlife (that includes birds, too!) It’s illegal, and dangerous to you, other humans, and the fed animal. Keep a clean camp, store food and other smelly items responsibly, and properly dispose of all garbage—even crumbs!
Water No treated water source or reliable natural water source available in close proximity to camp. You need to pack in drinking water.
Fires and Firewood Campfires are restricted to designated fire rings, only. Up to 50 pounds of dead and downed wood per day per campsite may be collected within 1/4-mile of camp for campfire use only. Do not leave fires unattended or smoldering.
Leave No Trace Understand the importance of Leave No Trace practices in the redwoods.
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Weird vibes
We parked in the parking lot and there was a sign saying security camera in use. There were signs warning us to not leave valuables in the car bc of thieves. I’ve never seen that at a campsite before and it really weirded me out. No cell service at the campsite.
The campsites themselves are well established with grills and picnic tables. There’s even a vault toilet.
The sites had major vegetation growth. Lots of stinging nettles. It wasn’t my favorite camp experience because the warning signs were pretty off putting, but overall it was okay.
2023 Exploring
Unfortunately the campsites no longer offer an ocean view as the vegetation has grown so much as of July 2023. When you arrive on the ONE WAY coastal drive you pull into parking on the left which is a half moon gravel area facing the ocean. On the right of the road you have a 1/4 mile hike up through dense vegetation. Be warned there is tons of poison ivy even in the campground. The 8 campgrounds are relatively spread apart for privacy. Unfortunately it appears the only composting toilet is in campsite #1 so you have go to their camp. There are also banana slugs in the area that can end up on your stuff.
AMAZING!!
Great camping spot for FREE!! Stellar views and super easy access. We parked right along the coast and easily walked all of our gear to camp. Could see the ocean from our tent while among the GIANT trees (be careful of ticks though). Would definitely recommend!!
Location
Flint Ridge Backcountry Site - Redwood National and State Park is located in California
Directions
Trailhead: Marked west access is on the Coastal Drive. Marked east access is across from the Old Douglas Memorial Bridge site at junction of Alder Camp and Klamath Beach Road. Mileage to Campground: From west access, 0.25 miles. From east access, 4.5 miles.
Address
1111 Second Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
Coordinates
41.52539904 N
124.07932382 W