Top Tent Camping near Garberville, CA
Searching for a tent camping spot near Garberville? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Garberville campsites are perfect for tent campers.
Best Tent Sites Near Garberville, CA (35)
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Usal Beach Campground
Leggett, California11 Reviews16 Photos132 SavesCampers, recreation vehicles, and trailers are not recommended. Truck campers and tents only.
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- Fires
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- Picnic Table
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Usal Beach Campground
Leggett, California8 Reviews39 Photos287 SavesROADS 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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- Group
- Dispersed
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King Range Conservation Area
Whitethorn, California4 Reviews6 Photos95 Saves- Pets
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- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
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Nadelos Campground
Whitethorn, California1 Review21 SavesOverview
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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Baxter Environmental Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Redcrest, California2 Reviews10 Photos55 SavesHamilton Barn Environmental Camp
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$20 / night
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Williams Grove Group Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Myers Flat, California1 Review1 Photo13 SavesWilliams Grove Group Camp
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$300 / night
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Horse Mountain Campground
King Range National Conservation Area, California1 Review5 Photos76 SavesPrimitive camping area. No toilets, water, and hookups. No Use Fee. Several fire rings and picnic tables are on-site. ADA Access: No access
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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- Picnic Table
$5 / night
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A.W. Way County Park
Petrolia, California2 Reviews6 Photos56 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
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Camp Mattole
Petrolia, California1 Review4 Photos39 Saves- Pets
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- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
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Boy Scout Cove Campground
Hayfork, California1 Review2 Photos14 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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Recent Tent Reviews In Garberville
406 Reviews of 35 Garberville Campgrounds
Usal Beach Campground
Worth the long drive
It was our first time dispersed camping. We fell in LOVE!! The 45 min dirt road was filled with amazing views early morning. Will definitely be coming back here more often.
Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Beautiful
Great campground in the redwoods. It is located right in the Avenue of the Giants and next to the visitor center. Some sites are small, some are somewhat private, but they are close together in general. The restrooms and showers are nice enough. Overall this was a great campground and fun family trip.
Mendocino Magic
Not Ready for the Public Camping But a Lot of Potential
On the positive side, the people that work there are very hospitable and friendly. We had reserved 2 days. But for $70 per day for 2 people (they charge by the person per day) there are not enough amenities and the grounds are not well kept. Check in is not until 4pm. First, there is no place to put garbage. You have to take it with you. Bathrooms are just blue porta-potties. There is a map of the property, but almost no signs on the property, so it's hard to know where you are in relation to the map. The campsites are numbered on the map, but not at the physical campsites. Although the property is in the mountains and there is a reservoir for swimming and boating, (a big plus), there are tools and equipment in various stages of disrepair at several places on the facility that are not screened from view of the camping areas. The RV hookup areas are too primitive compared to typical campsites. (again, the price is too much for what you get) There are canoes and kayaks available for use at the reservoir, (a very nice amenity) but various boating equipment litter the shores and spoil the views. I was told this facility caters mainly to group events, like weddings and there are nice glamping tents available. But it looked like they just didn't pick up after the last party. We left after one day.
Usal Beach Campground
Beach Camping!
The road was a bit rougher than expected (took us roughly 45 min from the paved road to camp). People made it down in mini vans but I personally wouldn’t try it. We stayed over a weekend and there was several groups but still plenty of areas to camp. T-Mobile had 0 service.
Usal Beach Campground
Amazing
Very long road but absolutely wonderful site. It’s literally your own private beach for the night.
Usal Beach Campground
Long road in but worth it
Best camping spot of our trip. The road in is a long and windy road but the site is worth the drive. We got there at night but the windy road did not deter us. Camped on the beach with the woods to our backs. Saw some coyotes when setting up camp, but they didn't mind us. Most beautiful sunrise in the morning and saw mama and baby bear prints on the sand. The morning drive out was gorgeous.
Westport Beach RV Park and Campground
Good beach campsites,
Lots of pics of the beach which is wonderful. Here is the campground when it's full up. Very close rigs
Westport Union Landing State Beach — Westport-Union Landing State Beach
Great quiet beach!
The sites are very close to each other and the camp is very busy In The summer. There is a trail down to a wonderful beach for tide pooling and sunrise/sunset walks. Camp has single clean pit toilet, over subscribed given thwre were many tent campers while we visited. Drinking water is available at a single spigot, and trash dumpsters are throuought camp. Bike trails or Hwy1 south to westport or north. The cliff edge and part of the road have eroded so be careful and abide warning signs.
Usal Beach Campground
The Marriage Of Land & Sea
It was easy to find the access road by the mile marker on Hwy. 1.
The road itself is rough and could be very unsettling for anyone trying to do this trip in a vehicle without good off-road clearance. The ruts can be big and cause bottoming out of street cars. For the most part, the road is easy, but challenging in some spots and skinny. You may have to make way or room for oncoming vehicles.
The area has plenty of campsites and fires are allowed. You can choose to shelter in the wooded areas or setup right on the beach. Beware of the deep sand. Lots of folks get stuck here, so drive carefully.
I loved this place, but so many people know about it. Prepare for neighbors sharing the area. Still it was secluded enough to really enjoy.
What do I have to say about it further? Dude! It's Northern CA. It's the Pacific Ocean. It's a dream combo you can only experience by being there. Love this place and keep it clean!
Hidden Pines RV Park & Campground
PLEASE READ AND DONT STAY HERE!
The dozens of 1 star google reviews over the years are 100000 percent accurate.
If you’re thinking of staying here, don’t! This place is a DUMP! You walk into a literal mushroom shop. The photos online are extremely misleading. They charge double what other parks in the area charge.
We checked in and immediately left on a holiday weekend. It’s dirty, cramped, and unkempt. We called around to find another spot in town and all the other park owners confirmed that the owner (Mike) at Hidden Pines is basically a crook. He overcharges, misleads, and mismanages the park. We were placed in a grass lot, there were no views, no ocean access. Nothing. The lot was so bad our auto leveling trailer couldn’t level.
I was going to just let it go but the owner, Mike, called me five times after leaving and screamed at me. I didn’t even ask for my money back and told him he could give the space away. He kept screaming at me and told me he was going to write a report so I could never go there again - no problem Mike, we WILL NOT be back.
Now this is the point I decided to write a negative review. After screaming at me on the phone, he gave my phone number to a random person to have that person ask me if I would call HP to allow them to buy my spot. I never consented to my information being shared.
I would rate this place negative stars if I could. It’s atrocious and crooked, and other park owners jump to help you find a space when you call and ask, because it’s THAT BAD!
Stealing this bit from another review, because it’s absolutely accurate -
Also, this is for Mike, DO NOT WRITE THAT WE VIOLATED POLICIES OR DID NOT STAY AT YOUR PARK. YOU ARE A SCUMBAG AND OVERCHARGE FOR SOMETHING THAT IS AN ABSOLUTE ATROCITY.
Woodside RV Park
Extremely Hospitable
Woodside RV Park in Fort Bragg may not be the most luxurious but it’s quiet and clean. I rated 5 star due to the kindness and hospitality of the hosts - Dan and his daughter, Phyllis. They will give you local history and treat you like family, even if you’re there for just a few nights!
Woodside was able to make a last minute accommodation for us on 4th of July weekend. I’m glad they did. They are clean, kind, quiet and hospitable. They are right by the Botanical Gardens. I would absolutely stay here again.
Other reviews. Ore and are correct, there do seem to be a number of permanent residents but that has not impacted my review as they’ve all been very nice or kept to themselves - as have we!
Ancient Redwoods RV Park
Practical RV park
We phoned and immediately got a spot, the park was pretty empty on arrival but showed “no availabilities”. Hookups and amenities were good and clean. Laundry available. It would be a little improvement to provide a Picknick bench and something for the kids (playground?) and also some more redwood specific things to do in the area such as hikes.
Hidden Springs Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Pretty awesome standard campground
Our spot was pretty good. We could see some other tents, but for the most part the trees and bushes gave us tons of privacy. Wood was for sale at the gate for 10 bucks a bundle. Plenty of bathrooms. Showers were warm and was 25 cents a minute. I was pretty happy. Plus huge sequoias everywhere!!
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
Safe 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.
Pomo RV Park & Campground
Fort Bragg’s Best Camping
Arrived May 17th for two nights. This has been our go to park in Fort Bragg for the past 20 years. It’s gone up in price and is expensive but you get what you pay for.
Love that our sites are private and secluded. Bathrooms are very nice and lots of grass area for kids to play. Unfortunately they were out of direct wood on this trip but they usually have wood for sale.
We will always stay here
Mattole Campground
Awesome Spot
Definitely an underdog beach campground! It is very hard to find anything online. But this spot is amazing. Its as close to a dispersed spot as you can find with just a few amenities. I guess I was the first one who wanted to share the spot, I added it to the app for you all!
Usal Beach Campground
One of my favorites!
I started coming around the end of March. The trail can be a little rough if it’s been raining. Had to pull someone out last trip, which made the adventure even better! I recommend 4x4 during the wet seasons and some recovery gear just in case.
Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Camp Among The Redwoods!
Recent rains resulted in several of the campsites being closed, but there were still spots available on my late arrival. Restrooms and showers were clean and conveniently located. Avenue of the Redwoods is an amazing drive!
Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Quiet, scenic and clean!
Scenic campground on the Avenue of Giants!
MacKerricher State Park Campground
Pleasant
It felt a bit too amusement park for me. The spot was nice even though I was surrounded by people on all sides. Surprisingly, I had a visitor in the morning. It was enjoying the tall grass around the food locker.
MacKerricher State Park Campground
Love this place!
This is my family's favorite place to camp! Peaceful, beautiful... We have come in October for the past 4 years.
Westport Beach RV Park and Campground
Amazing
We had an amazing 2 nights here. Never have we had full hookups with an ocean view. Also, experianceing wildlife, seal napping on the private beach, and fox napping one a far picnic table and a bear in the night.
MacKerricher State Park Campground
East pinewood, perfect tent camping!
We will be back as soon as possible! What a beautiful place with perfect weather. Bathrooms, coin showers, 5 minute walk to the beach. Quiet, close to town and super cool camp host. You have to pay for firewood, $10 a bunch. Bring cash! Our site had some visitors when the sun would go down, fearless raccoons and skunks.
Benbow KOA & Golf Course
Okay
It’s a ok place to stay. There are a lot of cats on property which got our dog riled up. Good location to see area attractions. Hookups we’re good. Seems like a lot of extended guests in cabins. If we stay again we’ll get a pull through site rather than back in. It didn’t help that we had a family with 2 ATVs staying in a cabin right by us and they’re kids (guessing ages 10-14) would drive around the camp for hours at a time. First time I’ve seen that at a koa.
Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Beautiful, safe, and serene campground in the redwoods
Beautiful campground in Humboldt State Redwoods State Park right on Avenue of the Giants. Showers and toilets were decent. As a solo female camper, I felt very safe. It rained when I was there but the trees cover a lot of ground so I only felt some drops. The other folks camping when I was there were respectful, relaxed, and low-key. Truly stunning and serene area.
Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
A perfect location among redwoods
I got lucky and snagged a campsite as a first come first served on a Monday evening back in June. I love this campground as it’s easily accessible and has all of the basic needs. Bathrooms with electricity and flushing toilets. Firewood sold on site. Visitors center next door and of course trails leading through the redwoods. The sites are pretty large and had enough parking, but there is a fee for additional vehicles.
Westport Union Landing State Beach — Westport-Union Landing State Beach
Great For A Quick Visit
This is a rare first come, first serve public campground in the Fort Bragg/Mendocino area. No water and pit toilets are offset by wide open ocean views.
Guide to Garberville
Camping near Garberville, California, offers a fantastic escape into nature, surrounded by towering redwoods and beautiful landscapes. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
What to do:
- Explore the Redwoods: The stunning redwoods are a must-see. Campers at Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park rave about the beauty, with one reviewer saying, "Great campground in the redwoods... Overall this was a great campground and fun family trip."
- Hike the Trails: There are plenty of trails to hike. A visitor at Hidden Springs Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park mentioned, "The Avenue of the Redwoods is an amazing drive!"
- Beach Access: If you’re up for a beach day, Westport Union Landing State Beach is nearby. One camper noted, "There is a trail down to a wonderful beach for tide pooling and sunrise/sunset walks."
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful scenery. A review for Albee Creek Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park highlights, "This park is gorgeous and the drive into the site rivals the avenue of the giants."
- Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds have well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Richardson Grove State Park Campground said, "The restrooms were okay, I didn't bother with the showers which were coin operated."
- Wildlife Encounters: Campers enjoy spotting wildlife. One reviewer at Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination mentioned, "We saw wild turkeys, a baby fox, deer, and our neighbors saw bears!"
What you should know:
- Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at California Hidden Springs — Humboldt Redwoods State Park advised, "I got lucky and snagged a campsite as a first come first served on a Monday evening."
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at Mattole Campground noted, "THERE IS NO WATER. Pack in what you need."
- Weather Variability: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. One camper at Westport Beach RV Park and Campground mentioned, "It was windy when we arrived, but that died down in the early evening."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. A parent at Benbow KOA & Golf Course shared, "Community movie was shown on Saturday night, some retro arcade games were present."
- Pack for Comfort: Bring extra blankets and games for family bonding. A camper at Burlington Campground said, "The other folks camping when I was there were respectful, relaxed, and low-key."
- Plan for Outdoor Fun: Make sure to have outdoor games and activities. A visitor at Hidden Springs Campground mentioned, "Wood was for sale at the gate for 10 bucks a bundle."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination noted, "Sites are tight but clean & well maintained."
- Utilize Full Hookups: Look for campgrounds with full hookups for convenience. A camper at Westport Beach RV Park said, "Full hookups a nice store with everything you need."
- Be Mindful of Road Conditions: Some roads can be tricky for larger rigs. A visitor at Mattole Campground warned, "The road can be pretty intense/unpaved at times so would recommend 4WD or AWD vehicle."
Camping near Garberville, California, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of options for families and RVers alike. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the stunning scenery!
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