Top Tent Camping near Essex, CA

Best Tent Camping Sites Near Essex, CA (81)

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   Emerald Forest Cabins & RV

   34 Reviews

   92 Photos

   299 Saves

   Trinidad, California

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Electric Hookups
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
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   Agate Campground — Sue-meg State Park

   26 Reviews

   129 Photos

   32 Saves

   Trinidad, California

   There are about 120 family campsites spread among the Penn Creek, Abalone, Sue-meg Village. Above: Canoe and plank house; Right: Sweathouse and Agate Beach campgrounds. Each campsite has a table and a fire pit. Water faucets, restrooms, and coin-operated showers are located nearby.

   Two group day-use picnic areas may be reserved. Sue-meg holds up to 100 people and Bishop Pine up to 50. Picnickers at Sue-meg will find a covered cook shelter, and Bishop Pine has fire pits.

   To reserve all campsites or group picnic areas for May through September, visit www.parks.ca.gov/sue-meg or call (800) 444-7275. From October through April, camping and group picnic sites are firstcome, first-served.

   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • RVs
   • Tents
   • Group
   • Cabins

   $35 - $300 / night

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   Clam Beach County Park

   17 Reviews

   35 Photos

   138 Saves

   McKinleyville, California

   Beach access Parking at North Lot, South Lot, and along Clam Beach Drive Beach access mat located at the North Lot allows individuals with disabilities to travel from the parking lot to the high tide line of the beach Access to Hammond Trail at South Parking Lot Restrooms Campground (13 sites, 2 ADA Accessible sites, first-come/first-serve, three-night maximum, no showers) $30 camping fee No day-use fee Accessible beach wheelchairs: available by reservation. Popular for beachcombing, clamming, horseback riding, wildlife viewing Adjacent to Little River State Beach (managed by California State Parks)

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • ADA Access
   • RVs
   • Tents

   $30 / night

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   Elk Country RV Resort & Campground

   25 Reviews

   63 Photos

   387 Saves

   Orick, California

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Electric Hookups
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access

   $35 - $50 / night

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   Big Lagoon County Park

   18 Reviews

   49 Photos

   438 Saves

   Trinidad, California

   From the website:

   Day-use area with beach and lagoon access, restrooms
   Boat ramp to lagoon
   $5 day-use fee (per vehicle)
   Campground (25 sites, first-come/first-serve, seven-night maximum, coin-operated showers, on-site camphost)
   $25 camping fee
   Kayaks available for rent from Kayak Trinidad – (707) 329-0085 or www.kayaktrinidad.com
   Adjacent to Humboldt Lagoons State Park (managed by California State Parks)

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Electric Hookups
   • Phone Service
   • ADA Access
   • RVs

   $25 / night

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   Elk Prairie Campground

   30 Reviews

   130 Photos

   610 Saves

   Orick, California

   Meadow Cabin Colony

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Electric Hookups
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access

   $80 / night

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   Redwood Coast Cabins & RV Resort

   9 Reviews

   44 Photos

   Arcata, California

   Family-friendly RV Resort featuring cabins, RV spaces, and camp sites, conveniently located for access to beaches and Redwood forests. On-site convenience store and amenities like our pool and spa, playground, and miniature golf course make us the perfect home base for your Northern California adventures.

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Electric Hookups
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access

   $200 / night

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   Samoa Boat Ramp County Park

   10 Reviews

   21 Photos

   29 Saves

   Samoa, California

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • ADA Access
   • RVs
   • Tents
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   Burlington - Humboldt Redwoods State Park

   29 Reviews

   66 Photos

   316 Saves

   Weott, California

   Burlington Campground is open year round and is centrally located next to the Visitor Center on the Avenue of the Giants, approximately 2 miles south of Weott at Humboldt Redwoods State Park Camping. The campground has 57 sites in old and second growth redwoods, and 3 hike & bike sites for visitors arriving on foot or bicycle. Across the street is a short nature trail that leads to the river where there is swimming and fishing. A summer bridge provides access to additional hiking trails.

   Burlington Campground is on site-specific reservations year round. However, some sites may not be available in the off season. Sites that are not reserved are available on a first come, first served basis for one night at a time. The campground access road that winds its way through the towering redwoods in Burlington Campground is narrow and may not be suitable for certain vehicles.

   Fees are $35.00 per night and include one vehicle. Extra vehicles are $8.00 per vehicle, per night.

   The Burlington Campground entrance station can be contacted directly at (707) 946-1811. Calls will be returned promptly during the summer season, but it may be difficult to reach staff in the off season. Reservations cannot be made at the park.

   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
   • RVs
   • Tents
   • Group

   $35 / night

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    Kamp Klamath RV Park and Campground

    29 Reviews

    63 Photos

    320 Saves

    Klamath, California

    Kamp Klamath is a family and pet friendly kampground located in the heart of the Redwood National Park alongside the Klamath River, 1.3 miles from Klamath Beach where you are likely to spot sea lions and harbor seals. Enjoy scenic views, spacious sites, and an occasional visit from Big Foot. There are 50, 30, and 20 amp full hook ups. Do laundry in the newly renovated laundry room and take steaming hot showers in the clean bathrooms. There is a sizeable deck with picnic tables, chairs, and a fireplace for the whole family to enjoy a meal. Let the kids play at our new playground or check out a game from the office for family game night.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $55 / night