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RV Camping near Arcata, CA

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    RV parks near Arcata include Mad River Rapids RV Park with 92 sites equipped with full hookups, Redwood Acres RV Park offering water and sewer connections, and Blue Lake Casino RV parking with affordable overnight rates. Most parks accommodate big rigs with pull-through sites, though spacing between vehicles varies considerably at each location. Shoreline RV Park provides clean facilities and reliable WiFi, while Redwood Coast Cabins & RV Resort features 50-amp service and is open year-round. Several parks have concrete or gravel pads with limited space between neighboring RVs. "Sites are close together. If you don't mind that it's a good place to stay for the night," noted one visitor about Shoreline RV Park.

    Many RV parks in the region maintain sanitary dump stations, with Blue Lake Casino offering free dump and water fill services for overnight guests. Cell service strength varies across the area, with stronger signals reported at locations closer to Eureka and Arcata. Park amenities differ significantly - casino RV lots typically offer minimal facilities but provide gaming incentives, while established RV resorts feature showers, laundry and trash service. Pet policies generally allow animals with standard restrictions. Highway 101 access makes most parks easily reachable, though several travelers mentioned hearing road noise at locations positioned near major thoroughfares. Seasonal availability remains consistent as most parks operate year-round, benefiting from the moderate coastal climate.

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      1. Widow White Creek RV Park

      3.0(4)8mi from ArcataRVs, Tents

      "A mix of full time, seasonal and overnighted. Pull through sites. Shower, laundry room. Free Wi-Fi has a weak signal so if you need a strong signal it won’t be found here."

      "Grounds were clean with plenty of room for families and children to play, though at the time we stopped here in December, it was pretty quiet. $35"

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      2. The Retreat at Redwood Shores

      3.0(10)2mi from Arcata10 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Site #17 is a Pull through site. Some look like permanent resident but quiet n stay to themselves. Children’s play area was nice. Grassy areas needed mowing. Dog area had agility items for the dogs."

      "Clean restrooms. Courteous staff.. small store w/ a few things we needed. Close to lots of hiking."

      from $200 / night

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      3. Redwood Acres RV Park

      3.5(2)6mi from ArcataRVs

      "Located in the city limits mere minutes from just about anything you may need and very centrally located for many sea shore and forest park locations. "

      from $38 - $45 / night

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      4. Samoa Boat Ramp County Park

      3.2(12)10mi from ArcataRVs, Tents

      "There is even access to them from the parking lot. Was here over a weekend, and it was pretty back with ATV and Side by side riders and rigs."

      "This was my first time driving in sand and now I’m obsessed! Driving right up to the beach and water is something I didn’t know I NEEDED to do."

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      5. Coastal Pines RV Park

      3.6(7)6mi from Arcata4 sitesRVs

      "Less than 30 minutes from the Redwoods and the beach. Walking distance to target and a gas station with diesel. Very well kept yards, bathrooms, showers and laundry."

      "Clean showers and restroom"

      from $70 / night

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      6. Mad River Rapids RV Park

      3.6(7)4mi from ArcataRVs

      "This campground has full hookups, conveniently located south of the Redwoods State and National Park and the Pacific Ocean."

      "Arcata, CA. Quiet, clean campground. Bathrooms fair (men’s stall floor flooded with about 3” water👀). Women’s ok."

      from $64 - $68 / night

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      7. Blue Lake Casino

      3.8(8)4mi from ArcataRVs

      "Blue Lake Casino has an RV lot at their site."

      "This was our first time trying out a casino parking lot to stay in, and it was a nice treat to be able to walk from the RV to dinner."

      from $33 / night

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      8. Elk Country RV Resort & Campground

      4.0(30)26mi from ArcataRVs, Tents

      "This campground is conveniently located right on the 101 Hwy, close by to the ocean and right down the road from tons of Redwood Nat’l Park trails."

      "The restrooms are ok, however take a light with you at night because the motion lights will turn off before you can finish your business. The showers are in need of an upgrade."

      from $35 - $50 / night

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      9. The Heights Casino RV Lot

      4.8(4)15mi from ArcataRVs

      "Friendly staff and good cell reception to log into my remote job.  Restaurant on site. 

      Close to the redwoods!"

      "But good spacing and some tree shade. You pay $20 for up to three nights and get $10 casino credit for signing up. Two resturaunts. Short hike to the beach"

      from $20 / night

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      10. Humboldt County Fairgrounds RV Park and Campground

      4.5(2)21mi from ArcataRVs

      "First come first serve& reservation sites

      • super easy check-in process (we got there at 1am)
      • The area was quiet and people in the area were nice!!!"

      "While traveling to Redwood National Park, I discovered the Kinetic Sculpture Race and the oldest Memorial Day Parade were also taking place."

      from $22 - $50 / night

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    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Dec. 2, 2021

      Humboldt County Fairgrounds

      Good place for a few days

      Plenty of room for all RV’s large to small. 30 & 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.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Dec. 8, 2021

      Humboldt County Fairgrounds

      Nothing fancy, but convenient to Ferndale, and quiet

      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.

    • M
      Aug. 10, 2020

      Del Loma RV Park and Campground

      Beautiful Trinity River

      En route Phone GPS was not reliable, luckily they have a big sign. Check in was ok, family run business and the office was a mess. Small store carries some essentials. You have to drive through several long term older Travel trailers that look like they have been there for years. I camped at site 28, which was actually a group site. It was great to have a large unoccupied area to one side, but the other side had an unoccupied long term TT that stunk like rotten fish. It was so bad we never put out our patio rug, or cooked outside. Across the way was a clean small pool which was very nice. We enjoyed riding our bikes around the loop, and walking down to the Trinity River. There are 2 river spots from the campground. Both are scenic, only one is safe to enter the water and that spot had a very small river rock spot to set up a couple chairs. If you are tent camping or in a smaller RV, their are some better sites that are further away from the permanent old Travel Trailers closet to the entrance. If you are there over a weekend they do have a very large outdoor laser tag area. They technically do have a free Wi Fi, however it is very weak, almost nonexistent. Verizon had no cell coverage.

    • A
      Jan. 21, 2020

      Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination

      Peaceful and Quiet

      Park was mostly empty and very quiet. Plenty of full and partial RV hookups (generators are not allowed) and tent spots. Very clean facilities and well maintained. Friendly staff. Walking distance to the river and has a small enclosed dog run. Excellent WiFi. Weak Verizon and no AT&T service.

    • douglas S.
      May. 1, 2024

      Klamath River RV Park

      Best of the best

      Clean, safe,  gated property,  right on the Klamath River.  Spectacular views surrounded by nature's paradise.  Clean facilities,  new laundry room with modern equipment. Wifi works great,  cable TV and friendly staff.

    • C
      Jun. 22, 2019

      Clam Beach County Park

      Sand Beds

      There are 9 sandy campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. There are two permanent vault toilets and a one clean portable are available. There is running water. Large pull through parking spots are convenient for campers/RVs.

      Campsites are divided by logs and offer no privacy from each other. There is beach access from the campground. The beach is large with sand dunes, marsh, beach grass, and drift wood. Wooded hills and shrubs surround the campground.

      3 stars due to proximity to freeway, you can see and hear vehicles; as well as lack of privacy. Also near a local airport, the campground directly under takeoff path.

      Located near many great attractions and not far outside of town. 25 dollars a night makes this a cheap alternative to the Private and State Parks in the area that are often booked up.

      Please leave the campsites cleaner than you found them.

      Happy camping!

    • Marilyn K.
      Apr. 5, 2024

      Klamath Camper Corral

      Laid back host

      In the center of the Redwood National Park. Grassy sites, some with concrete pad. Sun and shade available. Quiet. Water and electric $46. Bathrooms not modern but clean. Free Hot showers. A few seasonal. Fire department and local police officers hang out here. Pull through sites. Good Sam.

    • M
      Mar. 20, 2025

      Kamp Klamath RV Park and Campground

      Amazing Staff

      New fifth wheel with a sliding hitch was giving me issues with a back in site. The staff escorted the took the time to work with me to get the rig parked perfectly in the spot (great that he is a big rig driver!). The is a great location in the middle of the redwoods. Definately a ton of tent camping and lots of trails.

    • Kathy S.
      Oct. 14, 2023

      Chinook RV Resort

      Quiet Riverside Park

      Campground with large, grassy, shaded sites. Small children’s playground.. Some back-ins sites are shaded. Separate tent area. Small store with game room, puzzles, and books to share. Clean bathrooms with small showers, abundant heated water. If you want a quiet site far from the city and traffic noise, this is your place.

    Guide to Arcata

    RV camping near Arcata, California offers convenient coastal access points near California's ancient redwood forests. Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round due to the moderate Northern California climate, with temperatures typically ranging between 40-65°F. Winter campers should prepare for significant rainfall, as the area receives an average of 40-50 inches annually.

    What to Do

    Beach exploration: 1 mile from campgrounds. Near Elk Country RV Resort, visitors can easily access nearby beaches. "It's a 2 min drive (or mile walk) to a beautiful and secluded beach. Also a short and beautiful 20minute drive to the Lady Bird Trail in Redwood National Park," notes Erin A.

    Wildlife viewing: Roosevelt elk herds. Elk Country RV Resort & Campground provides unique wildlife encounters. "Elk country rv resort was AMAZING! Nothing beats sleeping under the canopy of redwood trees and waking in the brisk morning to find elk grazing in the adjacent pasture, who could care less that you're there," explains Renee R.

    Family activities: Safe play areas. Widow White Creek RV Park features designated areas for children. "Grounds were clean with plenty of room for families and children to play, though at the time we stopped here in December, it was pretty quiet," mentions Rachel A.

    What Campers Like

    Historic attractions: Victorian homes nearby. Staying at Redwood Acres RV Park provides access to local history. "Located in the city limits mere minutes from just about anything you may need and very centrally located for many sea shore and forest park locations. Some nearby attractions include Eureka Historic District with many beautifully maintained Victorian Homes," writes Michael W.

    Redwood trail access: Short drives to hiking. Redwood Coast Cabins & RV Resort offers proximity to nature trails. "Clean restrooms. Courteous staff.. small store w/ a few things we needed. Close to lots of hiking," shares Lindy T.

    Small-town coastal charm: Trinidad. Sylvan Harbor RV Park & Cabins provides a strategic location for exploring the coast. "We stopped here after having heard wonderful things about Trinidad from a close friend. DO NOT miss this sweet little seaside town. Uber tiny community on the cliffs of the redwoods dropping right down to the sand and water," says Rachel A.

    What You Should Know

    Water recreation: Ponds and lagoons. The natural water features enhance camping experiences. "We went on some nice walks around the pond and watched the otter swim in the water. Conveniently located near several nice beaches as well," reports Naomi H. about Elk Country RV Resort.

    Seasonal crowds: Winter quieter than summer. Winter offers a different camping experience. "I stayed here through the winter and fell in love with it," shares Karen O. about her stay at Widow White Creek RV Park.

    Facility maintenance: Varies by location. Some campgrounds require updates. "Manager was extremely nice and the long terms stays locals are friendly. However, the park itself needs major upkeep," notes Amber L. from Widow White Creek RV Park.

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