Best Glamping near Petrolia, CA

Redcrest Resort near Petrolia includes several glamping options within its unique property along the Avenue of the Giants. This boutique camping destination houses comfortable glamping accommodations alongside their traditional camping sites, offering visitors a blend of luxury and nature. The treehouse accommodation provides an elevated experience literally among the redwoods, while other canvas tent options feature proper beds, electricity, and essential amenities not found in standard camping. Guests staying in the glamping units have access to clean shower facilities, fire pits, and picnic areas while enjoying the magnificent redwood setting. Stafford RV Park also offers several glamping accommodations with varying comfort levels, from their highly-rated treehouse to canvas structures with proper bedding and amenities. One guest noted, "The super cute tree house is available to rent for a good price, and other cabins provide comfortable alternatives to traditional camping."

The Avenue of the Giants location provides glamping guests with immediate access to some of the world's tallest trees, with hiking trails directly accessible from the properties. Both locations serve as excellent basecamps for exploring Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the rugged Lost Coast region. The glamping sites maintain a quiet atmosphere despite their proximity to natural attractions, with many accommodations strategically positioned to maximize views and privacy. According to a visitor, "It's quiet, off SR101 a distance and right off Avenue of the Giants, an absolutely beautiful and fantastic drive among some of the most amazing redwoods I've seen in a while." Local amenities include small markets for provisions, though guests should plan to bring specialty items. These glamping properties experience high demand during summer months when the redwood forests provide natural cooling even on hot days, making advance reservations essential.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Petrolia, California (11)

1. Stafford RV Park
6 Reviews
Carlotta, CA
15 miles
Website
+1 (707) 764-3416
"There’s a cute tree house and cute cabins (tiny), as well as a tent-only area for $30. There’s also a dump station (free for campers), a laundry room, and free showers."
2. Humboldt County Fairgrounds
8 Reviews
Ferndale, CA
18 miles
Website
+1 (707) 786-9511
$20 - $45 / night
"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."

"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."

3. Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Campground
7 Reviews
Bridgeville, CA
23 miles
Website
+1 (707) 777-3683
$35 - $90 / night
"Lots of shade throughout area but limited privacy due to proximity of sites and road noise. Bathhouse has water and basic shower amentities."

"the fog can stay in the river valley and keep the campground cold even in the summer. the river is nice earlier in the year before the water warms and it fills with algae. theres swimming and hiking on site"
4. Redcrest Resort
3 Reviews
Redcrest, CA
19 miles
Website
+1 (707) 722-4208
"They seem a bit over the top on security for me, but maybe how it needs to be so close to Humboldt - what I mean by this is bathroom’s had a combination lock on them even though they were behind a privacy"

"It's quiet, off SR101 a distance and right off Avenue of the Giants, an absolutely beautiful and fantastic drive among some of the most amazing redwoods I've seen in a while."

5. King Range Conservation Area
4 Reviews
Whitethorn, CA
26 miles
Website
"Short walk to the ocean or mouth of the Mattole River. Seismic area, so the sand on the river is never the same if you go more than once a year. Bathrooms near the campground. No showers."

"If you do not like the sound of nearby rifle fire, avoid visiting this campground during hunting season."
6. Dean Creek Resort
5 Reviews
Redway, CA
28 miles
Website
+1 (707) 923-2555
"But that is to be expected in the Humbolt Redwoods area of Northern California."

7. Redwood Coast Cabins & RV Resort
11 Reviews
Arcata, CA
36 miles
Website
+1 (707) 798-1820
$200 / night
"Courteous staff.. small store w/ a few things we needed. Close to lots of hiking."

"This location had several sites available, tent, and cabins, as well."
8. Richardson Grove RV and Campground
2 Reviews
Piercy, CA
34 miles
Website
+1 (707) 247-3380
$25 - $35 / night
"Having the gas station right next to the campground is great since you ca. Go buy anything you need / run out of such as sodas and beer oh and ice also."

9. Redwoods River Resort & Campground
5 Reviews
Piercy, CA
39 miles
Website
+1 (707) 925-6249
"Great staff, store, heated pool. There is a moderate trail down to the river."

"Very nice rv park, friendly staff and must be really fun during summer. Little pub onsight mostly closed this late in the season"
10. Bailey Canyon Campground
2 Reviews
Hayfork, CA
47 miles
Website
"Huge campsite with view of the lake, room for a few tents and a hammock. Fire pit. Can collect dead wood for the fire. Swimming, fishing and boating. Caught bass and catfish."

"The lake was perfect! There were people there but it wasn’t over filled. The spots weren’t super level so this campground was better suited to tent/van/hammock camping. (Though we did see a pop up)."

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Katie S.
Guide
Aug. 16, 2017
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Campground
Camping amongst giants
Amazing campground nestled amongst the heart of the Redwood Trees. Lots of shade throughout area but limited privacy due to proximity of sites and road noise. Bathhouse has water and basic shower amentities. Nice hiking trails to explore the Redwoods within walking distance of campground. Great location to explore the forest and access the rugged California coastline.
Laura M.
Legend
Oct. 1, 2024
Stafford RV Park
Friendly and easy
We stayed here for half price with the Passport America discount - we paid $25 for a pull through E/ W site (normally$50), and refreshingly there were no taxes or fees added on to the price. We almost didn’t stay here, as on the Passport America site they state that they do not allow certain breeds of dogs, and we generally try to not support places that discriminate against certain breeds, even though our large dog is mixed breed dog who could pass for any number of breeds. But nobody mentioned anything about dogs when we arrived, and we saw no mention of it anywhere on their website or other signage, so we ended up staying.

It’s one of those run down, but in a comfortable kind of way, places. There’s a cute tree house and cute cabins (tiny), as well as a tent-only area for $30. There’s also a dump station (free for campers), a laundry room, and free showers. The showers were run down but clean. We ended up not using the laundry- they are $2 each for washer and dryer (they take quarters, and there’s no change machine), with a sign saying that your clothes may stain due to the iron in the water, and that you need to shake out the sawdust from your clothes before washing them (I guess a lot of loggers stay here?). Also, the water jug we had filled with their water was full of rusty red residue at the bottom, ick. And that water is what we used to fill our onboard RV tank (and that’s with using a filter). The RV park seems to be mostly long-termers or seasonal campers, it was very quiet and devoid of people when we stayed here after a holiday weekend.

Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We forgot to ask about wifi, but cell reception was good for Verizon and ATT. The park is nicely situated among the trees with an easy access from the highway, right near the entrance to the Avenue of the Giants. Would stay here again.
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Karen O.
Guide
Jul. 18, 2023
Bailey Canyon Campground
Great lakeside camping
Stayed here for 4 days. Huge campsite with view of the lake, room for a few tents and a hammock. Fire pit. Can collect dead wood for the fire. Swimming, fishing and boating. Caught bass and catfish. Watched Osprey diving for fish in the early morn right from my campsite.Bald eagles, Herons and Hawks were also a joy to watch. Kids enjoyed swimming catching frogs, turtles and baby catfish with their hands. Poison oak is cleared from around the campsite but need to use care off trail. Nice short trail to Fir Cove. Very much enjoyed our time. Only downside was the heat.
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stephanie
Guide
Jun. 19, 2021
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Campground
RV and Travel Trailers Beware
We stayed for one night as we were passing thru from Oregon to Central California.

Pros

No cell service

In the trees, very secluded

Flush potties.

Nice swimming hole, the water was warm in mid June. This seems to be the primary attraction for this area. Most of the families were gathered along the shore and playing in the water.

Hiking straight out of the camp ground. But, it is a very steep trail, so make sure you bring a walking stick(s) and wear proper gear. This is also a heavy bear area, so pack your bear spray.

Best for tent or car camping.

Nice fire pits, wood for sale at office

Fantastic place for kids… so many families with young children.

The camp host and other campers were really friendly.

Cons

Close to the road, we heard vehicles all night. We were in a hard sided camper two rows away from the road and could hear them inside. It’s got to be really loud for people closer and in tents.

Tight spots and everyone is packed closely together (Check out the video).

No electric, site water, dumping, or showers.

Not suited for most RVs and travel trailers, you need to be very small and fully self contained. Our 19’ A-Line barely fit into our spot. The sites are close together, short, with roots coming up in the road and parking areas, and sharp angled turns to get into your spot. A lot of spot have over hanging tree limbs. We made it in our spot because our camper is super low profile during travel mode. Would not have been able to fit under the tree limbs with a normal camper.

Hwy 36 from the 101 is very curvy with lots of narrow areas and very few turn offs.

Not a good place for dogs, very few areas they are allowed other than your camp site. Upon arriving we receive a yellow sheet letting us know why our dog was a problem for wildlife in this area and all the reasons we should not bring him with us next time.

Over all, I this campground would be a fun place for families, wanting to disconnect from technology for a weekend of tent camping.
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Anthony C.
Traveler
Jun. 4, 2022
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Campground
Beautiful but VERY loud.
The site is lovely and taken care of well. There are bathrooms, showers (coins required), and a laundry basin. The sites are small and pretty close to each other. The main issue is the noise. It’s unbelievable loud as the camp site is right next to the road that appears to be supporting a logging operation. Logging and construction vehicles pass within 10-20 feet of the roadside campsites at all hours. We paid for two nights but left after the first because no one got any sleep.
Paul H.
Guide
Jun. 7, 2019
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Campground
fun in the redwoods
we stayed in the group site with friends a while back. the park is about 15 miles from the coast but still is heavily influenced by coastal weather. the fog can stay in the river valley and keep the campground cold even in the summer. the river is nice earlier in the year before the water warms and it fills with algae. theres swimming and hiking on site as well as the ranger station to explore. the redwoods are beautiful but the campground is directly adjacent to highway 36. luckily, its a low volume road, but the noise can be a bother still. we will be back even if its just for a day trip to swim.
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Lawrence L.
Guide
Jul. 22, 2024
Redwood Coast Cabins & RV Resort
Most frustrating part is reservation
The campground is ok. The closest bathrooms near our site were closed due to renovation. The main bathrooms were good looking. The men’s bathroom kept running out of paper towels. One of the staff told me they can’t buy any toilet paper or paper towels anywhere. My wife had to keep bringing in toilet paper as they ran out. The pool was warm and spa hot. The most frustrating part was reservations. The website showed only tent sites with water and electricity. I then clicked on military discount and the website showed me a higher price. I called and left a message to get clarification. No one called me back. Turns out they apply the discount after you check in. Check in was another issue. The office was closed early and they gave me a tent site without electricity or water. So I had to call their after hours number to get them to change my site. Later in the office they told me that they aren’t responsible for their website. Campground is ok, but customer service needs work. Wish there were more options closer to Eureka. The WiFi worked good until the last day. The 15A outlet worked until the last day.
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D37 .
Guide
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.
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Monica F.
Scout
Jun. 6, 2021
Stafford RV Park
Homey Place
No charge for showers, decent spot for solo female travelers, super cute tree house to rent for a good price, and other cabins. Keep in mind that anytime your within 30 min of Eureka, CA there will be sketchy people acting nefarious ways. That being said, don’t make friends with the locals, especially cause this spot doesn’t seem to have a limit on how many nights you can stay, so it seems the locals camp there to get away from their families. But drama will follow you...