Best Tent Camping near Leggett, CA

Tent Camping Reviews near Leggett, CA

542 Reviews of 33 Leggett Campgrounds

• e

  eric

  Traveler

  Jun. 29, 2023

  Tolkan Campground

  Great spot for MTB and camping all in one

  Great place to just get away and do some mountain biking. Minimal services available bring what you need and leave no trace. very quiet, 9 sites and no crowds. Be aware this is bear country and no bear boxes available. Also note that the mosquitoes are relentless. The vaulted toilets are clean and well kept. The Paradise Royal Loop is worth the drive I rate it as a moderate trail the climbing can be a challenge when the trail is covered in leaves….slippery! I do not recommend trailers or large RV’s.

• 

  Christina L.

  Guide

  Oct. 7, 2020

  Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

  Lovely Camping

  We came here in early October 2020 for a Friday - Monday trip. The campsite is large and spots are spaced out. Due to COVID a lot of sites were closed, which made everything feel very spaced out.

  The area is beautiful. The campsite it self has tons of beautiful redwoods and ferns on the property. It was beautiful to just sit and admire the scenery.

  Bathrooms and showers were clean and the campsites were across the street from some short but beautiful hikes.

  The visitor center was closed but right next door. The area to check in did sell wood and we noticed a lot of staff throughout our trip.

  The campsite was super quite and very peaceful.

  We brought our dog which was great. Lots of trees and lots of shade. I think almost every site was shaded. Bring your hammocks because there was plenty of locations on each site to set them up. I would be aware that many of the upper sites are on a slope.

  Each site came equipped with a fire ring/grill, picnic table and bear box.

  We had the best time and went a little ways up north to go fishing outside of Fortuna. We actually caught a fish this time :) Fishing near the campsite was not recommended due to the low water level. However, their were plenty of options just a short drive away.

  We stayed at site #35 which was large but had a slope. However, we were able to find two kind of flat spots to put tents and it was totally fine.

  Read More
• 

  MarinMaverick

  Legend

  Aug. 14, 2020

  Russian Gulch State Park Campground

  Great Spot

  I like this a little better than Van Damm down the road because of the small private beach which never appears crowded. You do have road noise but it really is not bad.

  Great little tent camping spots and a fabulous group tent camping spot.  From the small beach you can play in the waves and launch protected kayaks into the small bay.  On the right day there are some tidepools (not a lot).  A stream runs through camp and empties on to the beach.

  Great Fern Canyon trail and waterfall trail back in the gorge.

  You can explore all the Mendoconio Coast from here.

  Sites are well spaced and protected. Tables, fire rings and food storage.  Nice rest rooms with showers.  I like the lower loop along the creek and thes sites at the end, near the beginning of the fern canyon trail are choice.

  Read More
• 

  Lee D.

  Legend

  Nov. 2, 2023

  Van Damme State Park Campground

  Close to the ocean but dark and damp

  General& Site Quality: 74 campsites; 1-13 in the lower loop and the remainder in the upper loop. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box. No hookups. Camper pads are dirt. 

  Bath/Shower house: Self-contained units, some with toilet and sink, and some with just a toilet. NO soap but paper towels and a hook for toiletries. Showers take tokens; each $1.00 token gives you a five-minute shower. Didn’t use the shower. 

  Activities & Amenities: The day-use area and the Fern Canyon Trail accessed from the campground are currently closed due to storm damage. You can drive a short distance south to walk on the Pygmy Forest boardwalk (about a quarter of a mile) but there is very limited parking (about 8-9 spaces). You can extend the hike on the Fern Canyon trail but cannot hike to/from the campground. There is a dump station, but it costs $10 to use. There is a Visitor Center but it had limited hours during our stay. There is easy access to the ocean just across Highway One (you can even camp in the parking lot for the same rate as long as you are out by 9 a.m.)  The park is close to the town of Mendocino with great restaurants and shopping if that appeals to you.

  We arrived around dusk and left fairly early the next morning to walk on the Pygmy Forest boardwalk. I didn’t explore too much (including the upper loop) as there was a black bear sighting the day we were there. Even though it was a sunny day, the campground felt dark and damp.

  Read More
• 

  Chanel C.

  Legend

  Oct. 16, 2021

  Hidden Springs Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

  BRB sleeping in the trees

  • Sites are well spaced apart and have great privacy
  • The Stellar Jays are so fun to watch here — they are very confident and brave birds, they come into your camp and squawk all day
  • It’s so lush and green here. Plenty of shade under the bug trees, and lots of nature to see
  • Restrooms and showers are clean and big
  • Each site has a bear box, picnic table, and fire ring

  • Not great for parking trailers
  • TONS of mosquitoes. The children and I were eaten alive
  • Be careful of the poison oak everywhere! Watch your kids. They are all around the campsite.
  • While sites are private and secluded, they are a little small. You can probably fit 2 small tents

  Read More
• 

  MarinMaverick

  Legend

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Navarro Beach - Navarro River Redwoods State Park

  Closed For A While - Sweet Spot

  So this has been closed for a while, but hope with funding it will re open.

  It is sweet spot just before you reach the coastline.

  A little stretch of redwoods on the Navaro River.  Sites are along the river. Defnse redwoods and ferns.  SHaded. Good swimming holes and good fishing.  Great access for kayaks and canoes.

  Sites have tables, fire rings and some have food storage. Primitve rest rooms.

• 

  Norma Y.

  Guide

  Jun. 13, 2018

  Navarro Beach Campground — Navarro River Redwoods State Park

  Primitive and great!

  There is no source of fresh drinking water. There are portable toilets, but they are often lacking toilet paper, and at times the garbage cans are overflowing and the toilets are a health hazard. The 10 campsites are small, and except for #1, there is no privacy or space between sites. The picnic tables are rotting away. It's ridiculous that the camping fee is $35. And yet, this is one of my favorite places to camp. The Navarro River flows into the Pacific here, and this is a great site to watch seals in the ocean and otters in the river. People build incredible driftwood structures on the beach.

• 

  Andi M.

  Guide

  May. 21, 2022

  Van Duzen County Park - Pamplin Grove

  Breathtaking

  We’ve been camping up and down highway 101 for about two weeks now, and this was by far our favorite place! We practically had the place to ourselves! The trees are absolutely massive and gorgeous. The river is clean, and relaxing. Swimming here is so fun! Cold, but refreshing! Plenty of space for our two tents, grated on the fire pits and fire wood available. Very easy drive to get to it and super easy to find. Come check this place out! Remember to follow Leave No Trace Principles though!

• 

  Sean J.

  Traveler

  Jun. 12, 2017

  Van Damme State Park Campground

  Nice Group Site

  Took a youth group to Van Damme for a few nights and grabbed the group camp site. Had a huge fire ring, a nice large group grill and multiple tables/food storage boxes. There was plenty of shade and open spaces for tents to be covered or uncovered. And still a ton of room to run around.

  The bathrooms were pretty close, and the family sites looked nice but a little too tight for my liking. Weather was in the 60s for highs and low 40s for lows. The beach was across the highway which is a big reason why I took a star off.