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ScoutBenbow KOA & Golf Course
Decent Camp Spot
Shared group showers, small dog park, ok park for kids to play on. Water spickets at group sites. Friendly people.. decently well kept
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Ancient Redwoods RV Park accommodates pets year-round within its full-hookup sites along Avenue of the Giants in Redcrest. The park maintains clean facilities with coin-operated laundry and provides designated pet areas where dogs can exercise. Albee Creek Campground in Humboldt Redwoods State Park also welcomes pets, offering spacious sites beneath towering redwoods where leashed dogs are permitted throughout the campground but not on hiking trails. Both locations provide picnic tables and fire pits at each site, with Ancient Redwoods operating seasonally from May through October. Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination extends pet-friendly policies to both their RV sites and cabin accommodations, making it suitable for travelers with pets who prefer indoor lodging options. The campground is particularly peaceful during weekdays when fewer visitors are present.
Dog owners staying near Redcrest have access to several pet exercise opportunities along the Avenue of the Giants scenic route, where roadside areas allow for leashed walking beneath ancient trees. While pets must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet within all campgrounds, many campsites feature enough space for dogs to move comfortably around the immediate site area. The closest veterinary services are located in Fortuna, approximately 30 minutes north of Redcrest, making it advisable to bring pet first aid supplies. Bears frequent the Albee Creek area, particularly in the adjacent apple orchard, requiring campers to maintain strict control of pets and secure all food items. The bathrooms and shower facilities at most campgrounds are well-maintained, though pet owners should note that none of the nearby campgrounds offer dedicated pet washing stations.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Redcrest (88)
1. Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
"Camp site 12 backs up to a fence (houses or cabins occupied behind the fence) and had decent space from other sites. Large picnic table, bear locker and tall fire pit on site."
"You'll hear a tiny bit of highway traffic, but not much. It's really serene, especially if you can grab a site that's farther off the road.
Access to nearby trails is obviously exceptional."2. Hidden Springs Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
"Campsite was pleasant, though the neighbors were loudly coughing the whole time and we could hear dogs barking all night."
"There is a redwood grove hiking trail behind the campsites that takes you from one end of the campground to the other."
from $35 / night
Check Availability3. Burlington Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
"Walking distance to the visitor center and other great hikes. Dog-friendly, clean restrooms/coin showers, and relatively private sites - some more than others. Beautiful surroundings!"
"The shade from the redwoods makes this a cool haven from the hot California summers. Campsites are mostly shaded. Campsites are large with good fire pits and picnic tables."
from $35 / night
Check Availability4. Albee Creek Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
"Like all state parks in California, dog are welcome in the campground but not on any trails. You can’t access any of the streams legally with a dog. Probably best enjoyed without the the fur babies."
"This park is gorgeous and the drive into the site rivals the avenue of the giants. The location is very remote. "
from $35 / night
Check Availability5. Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination
"Driving and biking along Avenue of the Giants was the highlight of this area! There is a little dog park, volleyball court, playground, swimming area."
"We had a hilarious encounter with a cat that was in the cabin when we arrived which we wrote about in the Cabin #2 Guest Journal before we left (see picture uploaded)."
from $65 - $85 / night
Check Availability6. Hidden Springs Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
"There are three kinds of sites in the campground - those backed against the woods or the fence separating the campground from the ranger houses, those in the middle, and those next to the Ave of the Giants"
"Albee Creek is a decent little campground set in a beautiful area of Northern California. The campground itself is relatively small with not a ton of cover between sites."
from $35 / night
Check Availability7. Van Duzen County Park - Pamplin Grove
"Incredible views, quiet, easy river access, pet and kid friendly, showers, on site friendly hosts, and the best trails through old growth that you rarely get in a campground."
"Walk to the river, stroll through the woods. There was a rednecky family that pulled in the last day with a large group of shitty kids and barking dogs."
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability8. Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Campground
"Lots of shade throughout area but limited privacy due to proximity of sites and road noise. Bathhouse has water and basic shower amentities."
"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"
from $35 - $90 / night
Check Availability9. Stafford RV Park
"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"
10. Ancient Redwoods RV Park
"Central enough location to souvenirs, the immortal tree, 7 state parks, and the south fork eel river. Campsites are close. Showers are included in camping fee. Laundry is $2 to wash. $1 to dry."
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 14 min from Redding, CA
- 3 hrs 39 min from Grants Pass, OR
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Redcrest, CA
554 Reviews of 88 Redcrest Campgrounds
- CCameron B.
GuideEmerald Forest Cabins & RV
Redwood Pleasantries
This is a very lovely campground clean of trash with quaint with cabins and campsites tucked between redwoods and Douglas fir trees. Campground looks lush and loved.
They offer cabins, RV and tent sites.
Additionally there is a Video Arcade, Horseshoe pit, dog park, celebration hall with board games/puzzles, a mini mart, playground, gazebo, and multiple bath/shower houses and laundry facilities.
They periodically have special events during the weekends. We lucked out with live music and wine tastings.
Incredibly close to town but still immersed in the woods.
Only negative is that it’s close to 101 and car traffic can be heard at times. However, there are many song birds around camp to make your stay pleasant.
Highly recommend!
- Colleen E.
TravelerGiant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination
Quiet Redwoods Getaway
This is a beautiful campground in Meyer’s Flat, CA. The area of Myers Flat is a little “sketchy” but the campground is very well kept and they close the gates at night which is nice. There are nice little cabins on site as well as RV sites. We stayed for 3 nights and it was very enjoyable. Driving and biking along Avenue of the Giants was the highlight of this area! There is a little dog park, volleyball court, playground, swimming area. (we didn’t swim due to the algae warning for northern CA) It’s along Eel River. There’s also a great market and coffee shop nearby that we took advantage of! (pricey but the only place around) The staff is so kind and Vicki was a great help while we made our reservation over the phone. Overall, we would stay again!
Scott M.ScoutBenbow 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.
Queeriam A.GuideVan Duzen County Park - Pamplin Grove
Best place to camp!
Incredible views, quiet, easy river access, pet and kid friendly, showers, on site friendly hosts, and the best trails through old growth that you rarely get in a campground. It’s a magical place, and affordable. Worth sacrificing the cell signal, there’s a pay phone in the entry lot. I’ve been twice now, and can’t wait to go back.
- JJessica R.Guide
Samoa Boat Ramp County Park
Glorified parking lot with transients and rude neighbors
I stayed at this campsite twice two years ago. The first time was in the spring (April) with my daughters and the second time was in August that year. This is not a campsite per se, but rather a parking lot in which you chose a parking spot directly next to someone else and if you have a tent pitch it directly behind your car in the scraggly grass and sand sticker plants. There is zero privacy or distance between campers.
The fee is $20 per night. The bathrooms are disgusting. The best thing about them was a family of nesting birds above the door to the ladies restroom. We were able to watch the babies for a while which was fun, but there is also the chance that you’ll be pooped on while entering or leaving the bathroom.
The first time was just okay. We camped inside the back of my Toyota Highlander amongst mostly RVs, most of which left their loud generators and bright outside lights on long after quiet hours. I finally had to knock on our neighbors R.V. door to ask them to turn out the outside light which was shining directly into our car.
This wasn’t terrible and was completely outshone by a half day spent on the beach in the dune area. Locals surfed as families. The community seemed so tight knit and inviting. We left deciding that we’d definitely come back to spend a day on the beach later in the summer. Also, the local Samoa Cookhouse is nearby with family style breakfast, lunch and dinner served. It is a historic site and museum that used to serve the loggers in the area the food and service is awesome and has become a much looked forward to stop on our road trips to California.
When we came back we came with my husband, choosing to camp at the boat launch area again because of its proximity to the beach. The late summer campers were a very different crowd. Mostly they seemed transient. There was garbage everywhere. Beer bottles, wild pets - even an actual pig, run down RVs that were clearly full time housing for large, loud families filled the parking lot. There was loud partying far into the night.
I had my daughters car camp and locked them in while my husband and I slept in a tent behind the car. We kept being woken by a loud noise that I couldn’t identify. I thought it sounded like a bear, then maybe a plastic barrel being pulled across the concrete. Eventually - after very little sleep - we discovered it was our neighbor who had some sort of terrible sleep disorder. It was bizarre. After he woke in the morning he proceeded to urinate in from of my daughters onto the water spigot rather than in the restroom which was 50 feet away. My husband was horrified and asked what would ever possess me to bring him there. Lets just say that the beach was not reason enough.
I would not stay here again. I did not feel safe or that this was a sanitary. The price seems to attract people who are not camping so much as homeless. The bathrooms don’t get serviced often and even if they did I’m sure they’d be trashed in a matter of hours.
Katie S.GuideGrizzly 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.
Ross F.TravelerRichardson Grove State Park Campground
Clean
Pros: Clean campsites spaced apart reasonably with picnic tables and fire pits. Clean bathrooms. Beautiful redwoods.
Cons: no dogs allowed on the walking trails. $35 for a tent site is a lot but I’m coming to realize that’s pretty much what it costs in California. Firewood is $10.
Erin S.
LegendHidden Springs Campground — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Family friendly campground beneath the redwoods
I stayed here in late July for three nights with my 6 year old daughter and our 3 friends. Site 13 was easily large enough for four tent set-ups in separate areas of the site, though none of them were completely level. There are three kinds of sites in the campground - those backed against the woods or the fence separating the campground from the ranger houses, those in the middle, and those next to the Ave of the Giants. The ones with the most room and privacy were backed up against the woods/fence, and we were in one of those sites. Each sites has a metal fire barrel (with half grate), a picnic table, and enough room to park two vehicles. Each site also has redwoods growing in them and often large stumps (many with steps cuts into them for climbing). Water spigots are available about every other site.
This was a very family friendly campground. My daughter and her friend loved playing among the trees and stumps, and riding her scooter around the loop. Rangers frequently walked/drove around the campground and a camp host went around every morning to check sites and car tags. Of the three nights we were here, only one was kinda loud with music and voices, but they went subdued around 11 pm. The only other bother were the three dogs in the adjacent camp that were.... well, dogs (they barked a lot). Road noise was present but not distracting.
The location was great. You could stroll over to the visitor center (rangers set up on the outside over the weekend) or across the street to the nature trails. A short drive takes you into Myers Flat or Founders Grove, and you are smack in the middle of the Ave of the Giants. I would have given this campground 5 stars, if it wasn't for the comfort stations (bathrooms). They had a sewage backup/clog the day we arrived, so we didn;t have showers for the time of our stay. They brought in port-a-potties within hours of the restrooms being closed, but not sinks or soap. With CV-19, I was not happy about not having a clean restroom facility.
Despite this, however, I was glad I went. The area was beautiful and peaceful. We went strolling around the redwoods and swimming in the Eel River (south fork). Would recommend.
Guide to Redcrest
Camping in Redcrest's redwood forests offers experiences at elevations ranging from 200-400 feet above sea level. The South Fork Eel River runs through this area of Humboldt County, creating swimming opportunities during summer months when water temperatures reach comfortable levels. Many campgrounds remain cool even during hot summer days due to the dense redwood canopy overhead.
What to do
River swimming access: The Eel River provides swimming opportunities near Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination, which features "river access right next to it" according to Tim G., who notes that "when it got late it was quiet, except for the mourning doves and the sounds of the redwoods in the wind."
Hiking redwood groves: Several trails lead directly from campgrounds into old-growth forests. At Burlington Campground, Taryn S. reports "beautiful campground set right among the Redwoods" with "plenty of room for another vehicle or a couple of other tents" and proximity to "the park visitor center adjacent to the campground."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The area around Albee Creek Campground offers exceptional wildlife watching. Katherine D. shares, "We saw wild turkeys, a baby fox, deer, and our neighbors saw bears! A really cool spot to camp!" The campground's meadow areas attract diverse wildlife, especially in early morning or evening hours.
What campers like
Natural quiet during weekdays: Most campgrounds experience significantly less crowding midweek. David M. found Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination to be "Quiet except for the very occasional road noise during the day, extremely quiet at night" and noted it's "very well kept up, friendly hosts, and very nice sites."
Spacious sites under canopy: The redwood canopy provides natural separation between many sites. Patrick M. noted at Burlington Campground: "Our first time camping among redwoods. The sites are generally well-spaced. We arrived in early March, mid-afternoon, and still had a few choices on a first-come, first-served basis."
Ranger programs and visitor center: Educational opportunities enhance camping experiences. April H. appreciates that Humboldt Redwoods State Park rangers are "very knowledgeable, which is great if you're looking for things to do/places to see on you're trip" and mentions "free coffee and tea at the visitor center that we took advantage of in the morning."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. Laura F. advises about Albee Creek Campground: "We will be back (again and again). Make sure you visit small costal towns of Ferndale and/or Trinidad."
Water quality issues: Some campgrounds have mineral-heavy water. At Stafford RV Park, Laura M. observed "the water jug we had filled with their water was full of rusty red residue at the bottom" and noted signs warning "your clothes may stain due to the iron in the water."
Road noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some sites. Anthony C. found Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park "beautiful and taken care of well" but cautioned it's "unbelievable loud as the camp site is right next to the road" with "logging and construction vehicles pass within 10-20 feet of the roadside campsites at all hours."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly exploration areas: Redwood stumps and features engage children. Erin S. observed at Hidden Springs that "my daughter and her friend loved playing among the trees and stumps, and riding her scooter around the loop" and "each site also has redwoods growing in them and often large stumps (many with steps cuts into them for climbing)."
Swimming hole access: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Redcrest offer water access ideal for families. Andi M. found Van Duzen County Park has a "river is clean, and relaxing. Swimming here is so fun! Cold, but refreshing!" with "plenty of space for our two tents."
Visitor center activities: Scheduled programs can entertain children. Lyly D. appreciates that Humboldt Redwoods has "daily planned activities" and was particularly impressed that when she had car trouble "the ranger drove me from the trail head back to the campground to get in touch with AAA and took my husband and my daughter to get her hiking badge."
Tips from RVers
Size limitations for RVs: Many redwood campgrounds have tight access roads. Stephanie cautions about Grizzly Creek: "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" because "the sites are close together, short, with roots coming up in the road."
Pull-through availability: Some RV-friendly sites accommodate larger rigs. At Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Laura M. notes they paid "$25 for a pull through E/W site" with "hookups and amenities were good and clean" and appreciated that "laundry is $2 to wash, $1 to dry."
Shade considerations for solar power: Redwood canopy blocks solar panels. L&L observed at Grizzly Creek: "Redwoods…awesome, but solar panels can't charge" and noted it stays "nice and cool/cold at night even in August" and "cool in the shade all day."
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