Humboldt County Fairgrounds, near Ferndale, California, is a straightforward campground that caters to a variety of camping styles, from tents to RVs. It’s a no-frills spot that offers essential amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and clean, heated showers.

Visitors appreciate the spacious sites and the quiet atmosphere, making it a great place to unwind after a day of exploring. One camper noted, “The showers were nice,” and many found the campground to be safe and secure, even with some long-term residents around. 

The fairgrounds are conveniently located close to the charming town of Ferndale, known for its stunning Victorian architecture. This makes it easy to stroll into town for a bite to eat or to check out local shops. Plus, you’re just a short drive from Eureka, where you can find larger stores and services.

While the campground might not win any beauty contests—being surrounded by fields and farms—it’s a practical choice for those looking to enjoy the area without breaking the bank. Just keep in mind that the RV dump station has received some less-than-stellar reviews, so plan accordingly. Whether you’re passing through or staying a while, Humboldt County Fairgrounds offers a solid base for your adventures.

Humboldt County Fairgrounds

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Ferndale

The Best Camping Near Ferndale, California

12$ for tent 25$ for RV. Nice campground , a lot of space. Hot shower present . 5$ for the shower if u do not stay in the camp.

Good campground 

Super quiet on a Monday only 3 other RV’s there. Walked around Ferndale and had great Mexican food. The coffee shop in town was super cool and cozy.

Full hook ups and walk into town!

Stayed in parking lot for an over night stay heading up the coast. Safe, easy, cheep. 14.00 for parking lot around $30 for hook ups in grass area. Cute town. 

Great for over night

$15 tent camping site when visiting humboldt redwooods state park. Lots of older folks and RVs, but pretty easy going and not that sketchy.

Nice 1-nighter

If you aren’t looking for anything fancy, and by that I mean lots of mud and ruts and sketchy broken down rv neighbors, you’ll be fine. Another reason this might ok for you is if there’s an event and lots of other folks are there, like during the fair. We came here in November 2021 with an A class. My recommendation is “don’t do it” unless you have a beater, it won’t handle the pot holes in this teenie park, you might be allowed to stay in the paved fair parking lot though. If it’s a late model RV, you’ll stick out like a sore thumb, at least when we were there in winter. 

“Rustic” 

Plenty of room for all RV’s large to small. 30 &amp; 50 amp power and water. Clean restrooms, heated and free. Many long term residents. The spots are level, it felt safe enough. Quiet. Close to Ferndale, which is Must See. 
Access from Fernbridge of of 101 as the other roads are very twisty for all but the smallest RVs. Camp host was great! Short drive into Eureka. Patriot Gas has a car wash for big rigs. Not really a photogenic campground. Very open area surrounded by fields with cows, farms and trees in the distance. 
Used the RV dump as I left. It’s by far the worst RV dump that I’ve used. It works, but needs a complete rebuild. I suggest requesting a spot with full hookups.

Good place for a few days

I stayed here twice for a total of eight days. Many long-term Residents give the place a seedy feeling. Ultimately it is safe and secure. And well managed. The bathroom is clean, heated, free showers and the combination is changed weekly. Large grassy area with good spacing between most RVs. I was in the middle of the campground for short term parking. Because of recent rains and some soggy areas I had to overnight campers close to me. 30 amp and 50 amp power and water at each side. The largest downside to this place is the RV dump station inside the fairgrounds. It’s the worst one that I’ve ever used. It needs to be completely rebuilt. No ultimately it did work. Great location to the picturesque town of Ferndale California. Also a convenient location for exploring the Lost Coast area. 12 miles away from Eureka California which has a Costco and Patriot gas station on the south end of town has a car wash that can accommodate RVs.

Nothing fancy, but convenient to Ferndale, and quiet

We were there at first with just a couple rvs there. By the end of the four days - it was filling up and was still quiet. The showers were nice. Ferndale is a gorgeous old Victorian town and you are still close to eureka and don’t underestimate the safety factor. 

Safe and quiet

Warm showers and quite with most spaces still available even on a Friday night 

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