Best Tent Camping near Garberville, CA

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Garberville, CA has a lot to offer. Garberville is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Garberville camping trip.

Best Tent Sites Near Garberville, California (34)

    1. Usal Beach Campground

    9 Reviews
    49 Photos
    347 Saves
    Leggett, California

    ROADS MAY BE IMPASSABLE IN WET WEATHER. RV'S & TRAILERS NOT RECOMMENDED.

    Sinkyone Wilderness State Park lies on the southern portion of the Lost Coast, a 60-mile stretch of wilderness comprising the park and the King Range National Conservation Area.

    For thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived, the Sinkyone Indians lived on this part of the coast. They occupied permanent villages beside streams and rivers, and moved out in family groups to hunt and forage in the hills during the summer. They fished, gathered seaweed and shellfish, hunted seals and sea lions, and harvested the occasional dead whale washed on shore. All kinds of fish were caught, but the seasonal salmon run was especially important.

    Today, the Lost Coast Trail follows the whole length of the rugged Sinkyone coastline. Gray whales pass by during the winter and early spring. Roosevelt elk roam the grasslands. Sea lions and harbor seals hang out in rocky coves. It’s an arresting landscape, with canyons, arches, tide pools, sea stacks, seasonal wildflowers, waterfalls, and dark sand beaches. On a sunny day, the sea looks turquoise, giving the park tropical feeling.

    Some aspects of the Sinkyone keep crowds away. Its trails are steep and its campgrounds are primitive. There’s no potable water, and you have to haul out your own trash. When wet, the park’s twisting dirt roads are impassable for passenger cars. More than a few visitors have had to stay an extra day or two because a mudslide or fallen tree closed their route home. “The Sinkyone lets you go when it wants to let you go,” a park ranger says. In other words, it’s a real wilderness.

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    2. King Range Conservation Area

    4 Reviews
    6 Photos
    98 Saves
    Whitethorn, California
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
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    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
    • Picnic Table

    3. Nadelos Campground

    1 Review
    22 Saves
    Whitethorn, California

    Overview

    Facilities: 8 tent campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets. No hookups. Wheelchair accessible. Chemise Mtn. Trailhead. Entire campground may be reserved for overnight group use for $85 per night. Minimum number of people in group is 20, and maximum group number is 60. All applications and fees must be received 30 days prior to the first use day. To request a permit application please call the BLM King Range Visitor Center at 707-986-5400. NO group reservations are available Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend or Labor Day weekend. Use Fee: Camping - $8.00. If entire campground is not reserved than the campground sites are non-reservable and available on a first come first serve basis. No potable water (campground is near creek; treat water before drinking)

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    4. Baxter Environmental Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

    2 Reviews
    10 Photos
    59 Saves
    Redcrest, California

    Baxter Environmental Camp

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $20 / night

    5. Williams Grove Group Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    13 Saves
    Myers Flat, California

    Williams Grove Group Camp

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    $300 / night

    6. Horse Mountain Campground

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    77 Saves
    Whitethorn, California

    Primitive camping area. No toilets, water, and hookups. No Use Fee. Picnic tables are on-site.ADA Access: No access

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    7. A.W. Way County Park

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    62 Saves
    Petrolia, California
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    • Picnic Table

    8. Camp Mattole

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    44 Saves
    Petrolia, California
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    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    • Picnic Table

    9. Boy Scout Cove Campground

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    17 Saves
    Hayfork, California
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    10. Ruth Lake - Ruth Lake

    1 Review
    26 Saves
    Hayfork, California
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Guide to Garberville

Tent camping near Garberville, California, offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.

Explore the Lost Coast Trail and Beyond

  • Experience breathtaking views along the Lost Coast Trail, starting from the scenic King Range Conservation Area, where you can hike through pristine wilderness.
  • Enjoy the rugged beauty of Usal Beach Campground, which provides direct access to the beach and nearby hiking trails.
  • Discover the serene landscapes at Nadelos Campground, where you can explore various footpaths and enjoy the tranquility of nature.

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