Searching for a tent camping spot near Redwood National Park? The Dyrt helps you find campsites near Redwood National Park with tent camping. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Redwood National Park, California's most popular destinations.
A backcountry permit is required for overnight camping: https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm
When parking at trailhead, secure items of value and keep them out of sight; better yet, leave them at home! Lock vehicle doors, roll up windows, and engage anti-theft devices.
West access: 1/4-mile to camp from Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge Section Trailhead (Coastal Drive); or East access: 41/2 miles to camp from Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge Section Trailhead (Alder Camp Road).
Bicycle access via Coastal Drive (see above), then walk bicycle 1/4-mile to camp; bicycle riding not allowed on Coastal Trail - Flint Ridge Section.
Pets (except service animals), horses, and/or pack animals are not allowed on trail or in camp.
Designated Sites Eight (8) campsites available; maximum of eight (8) people per site. Camp only in designated sites.
Disposal of Garbage and Human Waste Composting pit toilets for human waste only—do not dispose of garbage in toilets. Pack out all trash/garbage when leaving camp.
Food and Garbage Storage Store food, garbage, cooking gear, and all odorous items in food storage lockers. When cooking and/or eating, do not let wildlife access food and/or garbage.
Never Feed Wildlife (that includes birds, too!) It’s illegal, and dangerous to you, other humans, and the fed animal. Keep a clean camp, store food and other smelly items responsibly, and properly dispose of all garbage—even crumbs!
Water No treated water source or reliable natural water source available in close proximity to camp. You need to pack in drinking water.
Fires and Firewood Campfires are restricted to designated fire rings, only. Up to 50 pounds of dead and downed wood per day per campsite may be collected within 1/4-mile of camp for campfire use only. Do not leave fires unattended or smoldering.
Leave No Trace Understand the importance of Leave No Trace practices in the redwoods.
In general, dispersed camping is allowed outside of developed sites within the Six Rivers National Forest unless otherwise posted. Since potable water, toilets and other amenities are not available, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify natural water sources before drinking. Camp at least 200 feet from springs, water, meadows, trails, and at least 50 feet from roads. Camp at least a quarter-mile from designated campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, private property and state highways. Please remember: if you brought it in with you, then take it out when you leave (Pack It In/Pack It Out), this includes dismantling user-created site-modifications, such as fire rings.
A backcountry permit is required for overnight camping: https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm To prepare for any trip to this location, download the detailed Elam backcountry guide and map: https://www.nps.gov/places/elambackcountrycamp.htm
• When parking at trailhead, secure items of value and keep them out of sight; better yet, leave them at home! Lock vehicle doors, roll up windows, and engage anti-theft devices. • Hikers/backpackers only: 7.5 miles to camp from Orick Horse Trailhead. • Hikers/backpackers only: 3 miles to camp from Redwood Creek Trailhead. Note: Frequent vehicle break-ins at trailhead parking area. • Hikers/backpackers only: 6.5 miles to camp from Tall Trees Trailhead. • Pets (with the exception of service animals) and bicycles are not permitted on trails or in camp. • Redwood Creek may be impossible to cross during the rainy season and/or during high flow stages; two bridges over Redwood Creek are only in place seasonally, usually June–September.
Penn Creek Campground (sites 1-15)
$35 / night
ALERT: " Nickel Creek Camp CLOSED due to landslides and unsafe conditions." See Redwood National Park Alerts.
Nickel Creek Campground has 5 tent-only sites and no drinking water. The little campground is nestled among the bushes near the mouth of Nickel Creek, only a few hundred feet from the ocean. The campground features a lush coastal environment and the beauty of nearby Enderts Beach. While the ½-mile approach hike is steep in places, the camping experience can be rewarding. Campers enjoy secluded beach walks, tide pool explorations, and panoramic views of the Pacific.
Nickel Creek Campground has 5 first-come, first-served campsites. A free camping permit is obtained from the visitor center or at Redwood National Park Backcountry Camps. Visitors must pack out their garbage. Vault toilets are provided, but difficult to tolerate.
North Fork Campground is a quiet, semi-shaded, remote campground bordered by the North Fork of the Smith River. This is a perfect place to get away from it all and to stay before rafting the Wild North Fork. The campground is also popular with four-wheel-drive groups who enjoy driving the jeep trails and back roads of the area.The landscape surrounding the campground is dramatically steep and rocky. The vegetation is sparse due to the serpentine soil which stunts plant growth. The Biscuit Fire swept through the area in 2002, burning much of the vegetation in the surrounding area.Spring and early summer bring beautiful wildflowers to the area including the fragrant western azalea and beautiful blue brodiaeas. The campground is__within the North Fork Smith River__botanical area, which harbors many rare plants adapted to the serpentine soil.Access to the North Fork of the Smith River is mile west of the campground at the North Fork river access (also known as__Brown's Flat and Major Moore's). There are some nice pools but the water is very chilly and the shoreline is very cobbled except for__a small patch of sand at the upstream end. It is a good place to sit on a rock and soak your feet on a hot day.Click on the "Photos and Multimedia" link on the right sidebar to view a photo of the North Fork river access.
Ludlum Campground is located adjacent to Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River, just minutes from ocean beaches, and 30 minutes from the redwoods of northern California. There are opportunities to hike; one option is the Chimney Camp Trail #1279, which is a pleasant hike along Wheeler Creek. Ludlum House Recreation Rental is also adjacent to the campground. Facilities 7 campsites with barrier-free picnic tables and fire pits Drinking water Vault toilets Garbage disposal
$10 / night
Our campsites are located on French Hill Road in the tiny city of Gasquet. Our campsite location is the Gateway to the Mountain Lakes. We are the road less traveled and you will enjoy a quiet, nature-filled camping experience. We are not too far from US 199 but far enough that there is no light pollution or noise to interfere with your star gazing. You will hear the sounds of nature on this property of over 100 acres.
Our campsites all have picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water available. You may purchase bundles of wood at an additional charge. A cold-water, an artesian shower, and outdoor toilets are available for the campground.
We are a small privately owned campsite, so plan on taking in the beauty and enjoying the wide open space. Kirk can advise you on the many sites to take in while visiting Del Norte County. He has lived at the top of the hill for over 20 years so take advantage of his love for this land and the knowledge he has acquired living here.
We are known for our mighty Redwood Forest, but there are plenty of beautiful sites to drink in while visiting.
Check out our blog on our website to learn more about the area.
$40 - $50 / night
Scout
This was a great RV park/ tent campsite. The tent sites were close together, but it was in a great location to all of the fun things to do in the area! There was a game room, mini golf course, laundry, showers and bathrooms… and the new owners were SO wonderful. Highly recommend this site to everyone.
Traveler
Located right on the Klamath River, this campground is right next to redwood national park. With all the campgrounds in the park completely booked, we were lucky to slide into the spot on a Saturday night. It was pretty expensive for a tent site ($35), where we parked our truck camper. However the staff were extraordinarily nice, facilities were clean, and the crowd was subdued.
ScoutWe rolled in late from a long day of driving, so the office was closed. No one was outside of the camp host site, so we figured we would go find a site then try again with a site number for where we were planning to stay. We planned to tent camp since the sign on the road CLEARLY says they have them, but nothing was marked. So we find a small site way in the back. As we are figuring out what we're doing, the hostess drives over in her cart to tell us to leave. Apparently we weren't allowed to be on the grass (even though literally everyone else parked on the grass) and that there were no available tent sites. There were absolutely no tents to be seen. We told her we have every intention of paying. She said they didn't want people "like us" just driving in here. Absolutely horrible service, and I discourage anyone who doesn't have a 6 figure RV to look elsewhere. Camp Klamath treated us very well right down the road!
Ranger
First thing to know is that this is a privately owned campground. It’s run similar to a hotel. You make your reservation for what type of site you want and what kind of trailer you have (or tent site). They assign you a campsite when you check in. From other reviews that I read they try to get you into a site that works for you. We have a pop up trailer so we were in a small section that had about 5 sites for vans and pop ups. Ours was a pretty good size site, but it was backed up to the backside of the cabins. So it wasn’t exactly private.
Overall it is a beautiful area and the tent camping spots looked more secluded. They have a wide variety of sites. Most of the trailer sites are right next to each other similar to an RV resort.
Bathrooms were clean and showers were adequate. They run in quarters and we were able to get some at the front desk.
Guide
Well let’s see where do I start? The coast”ocean” is about 500 yards away. There is absolutely nothing to do here. It’s being remodeled/renovated because it’s a new owner. The on property store has limited supplies. I asked for plasticware they didn’t have it. I asked for allergy pills, they didn’t have it. I asked for ice, guess what? Didn’t have it. I just left the store and drove into town which takes about seven minutes. Can’t go for a walk around the camp because somebody just murdered somebody today and he was seen behind this camp in the forest. Of all days right? Doesn’t matter if you could walk around there’s nothing to see but people that I’ve been here probably months on end and it’s just “boring“ and it’s overpriced for boring. I stayed at humbug in Oregon after 101 it was $18 a night it was the best place I’ve ever been, and I love tent camping. the website says Wi-Fi, let me tell you something there is No!!!!! WI-FI The bathrooms are locked and they give you a code to open them. What the heck is that about right? The tent sites are very odd it’s a strip of grass with a picnic bench every 5 yards. it’s not fenced. There’s no trees or shrubs separating anybody it’s just very “odd“ you’ll be camping 25 feet from the next guy. I had to turn my tent facing the fence because any other way people can look in. A little privacy would be nice in a place like this but you won’t get it. You better have unlimited data on your phone plan because you’re going be using all your data out here because there’s absolutely nothing to do. Sit in your tent or at the table and hopefully have somebody with you or you better love movies “a lot “
Traveler
There’s a spot for nearly everyone here! The showers and bathrooms are in the center of the campground, so it’s a bit of a walk from the tent sites near the entrance so plan for that. The tent sites have water and power hookups, which is great!
Scout
Love this whole state park, tent camp or trailer. So many easy hikes with gorgeous views.
Scout
The closed Mill Creek day-use area has access to trails through old growth redwoods. This Mill Creek campground has limited access to a few short trails. See notes below.
WARNING: Trestle Loop Trail is not a loop (since 2018 according to CH). The first bridge when hiking clockwise is in excellent condition. The second crossing is at a wide section of creek without any bridge or trail markers. The third crossing is impassible due to a ~6ft abrupt drop. Aug 2019 there was a single laminated sign on the trail floor stating "Stay on trail," an A-frame marker tied to a tree by caution tape over 100ft away from the abrupt drop.
Caution: The campground map dated 2006, rev 2019 is missing important campground details and vaguely marks the path of the Trestle Trail.
Most disappointing, this campground has no old growth redwoods and no immediate hiking access to old growth, rivers, lakes, or beaches and ocean.
The map provided on paper, PDF, and on signs is inaccurate. The good: There are many potable water sources on both north and south loops, not just one as on the map. Some of the bad:
1/ Several camp sites have stairs.
2/ Many camp sites are generously graveled making tent camping less comfortable and difficult to drive stakes.
3/ Site 27 is currently (summer 2019) the end of the Trestle Trail. Expect guests passing through.
4/ Camp sites vary significantly. This could be a positive if documented accurately: Some are stacked with one entrance path deeper into the forest. Some have stairs leading to tent sites above road grade. Some have both such as 5, 6, and 7. Recommendation: Read each site detail on ReserveCalifornia carefully or ask the camp staff at the entrance kiosk.
5/ A few sites are inaccurately placed on the map such as site 20 which is on the main loop, not on the side road.
6/ The map is missing trail details such as another creek crossing and switchbacks on the west side which would be helpful progress indicators.
7/ Especially for RVs and trailers: The campground map makes no mention of the poor entrance road conditions. In addition to a steep grade and tight turns there are several small sections of uneven roadway due to slides. A small section is washed out and only graveled. There are also abrupt speed bumps near the kiosk.
8/ The campground map includes info for some nearby trails, but only the Trestle Trail is indicated on the map. Nearby trails are accessible only from the WEST entrance to the Trestle Trail across from camp site 8.
Traveler
This campground is lovely! The bathrooms are decent and maintained and it’s very child friendly with a sweet playground as well as a basketball hoop and some great picture spots around the onsite pizza place! It has in-ground fire pits and the tent camping wasn’t crowded at all last time we went but the tent camping is in an open field (no natural foliage/ trees to act as barriers between sites if noise and/or proximity to others is a concern but I can’t imagine it being a problem most of the time) I highly recommend them if in need of a pit stop or a place to stay around the area for any reason. 😊
GuideThey had 5 small tent camping sites available in a private corner of the camp. It was just us in the tent section. The owner and host were very nice. The showers were great. I would definitely stay again.
Scout
Great RV resort in Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park. Very clean and nice sized RV and Tent sites.
Scout
Bathrooms really nice. Sites big for tent camping. Creek is absolutely beautiful. Not great for swimming but good for a quick dip in the pools. It’s about a 1/4 mile hike down there.
Scout
Across from Stone Lagoon and Dry Lagoon Beach along Highway 101. This campground accommodates tent camping and RV full hook-up. Herd of Roosevelt Elk live there and are frequently in the campground. Beautiful grounds and open all year.
Ranger
Tent campsite in fern filled spot. Good amenities on site like shower, electric, bathroom, and washer/dryer.
Guide
This is a great spot right in the redwoods. For only $15 a night tent camping, you really can’t beat it. Fresh water, bathrooms and fire pits with tables. Everything you could need. Camp hosts are friendly! Truly a magical place to stay
GuideLoooooved this campground. There's a meadow area for RVS and a forested area for smaller rvs/vans and tents. Some tent sites have electrical outlets, all tent sites have a spigot. BIG bathrooms with flush toilets, hot coin showers, laundry room. Laundry room has a soap machine AND a change machine. Hosts are super nice and the facilities are really clean. The grounds are beautiful, there's a lovely large lake with a little footpath around it - I saw otters in the lake and elk in the front meadow! Great base to explore the redwoods, Trinidad, Patrick's Point and Eureka. I got some TMobile service near the road but the wifi didn't work for me. Solo female traveler approved, super chill. There were a few open spaces even over the weekend.
TravelerI stayed at this place last minute. I arrived at 9:45 pm and the host saw me come in and greeted me. I asked about a spot to spend the night and she showed me to a great tent site. She said the river was just a few feet away so to watch where I walk. The bathrooms were clean as were the showers. The main area in the middle is for RVs but there are some great little tent sites on either side. One is up on a hill and the other is right on the river. I woke to the site of the sun rising just over the river. It was spectacular. I will certainly stay here again.
ScoutThis camp ground has relatively small tent sites. Bathrooms were adequate. Showers were pay to use which lost it 1 star. However the people were great. And the bear lock boxes were great.
Guide
This is a surreal place. Stayed 2 nights. Tent camping spots were great everything was nicely maintained. Foot traffic was a bit heavy from noon-4pm. To stand amongst this beautiful trees it is very breathtaking. Hiking trails were great and maintained. The scouts trail was the busiest by far.
Ranger
One of the cleanest campgrounds we’ve stayed in. No one was in office when we arrived but a resident was there to help. Everyone we met super friendly. Older generation mostly but a few kids. Tent site 34.00.
TravelerBeautiful RV park nestled in the California redwoods. 1 mile away from Trees of Mystery. Full hook ups for Rv's, tent camping area as well. The family won't get bored here! They have hiking trails, horseshoes and an adorable little 18 hole mini golf course to boot! Just a mile down the road is Trees of Mystery, a few miles the other direction is a casino, jet boat rides up the Klamath River , scenic drives abound including an elk reserve, and it's approximately 25 minutes to the coast. Wonderful little general store and the nicest couple who run the park.
Traveler
Have stayed at Loeb many times over the past 37 years -- tent camping, cabin camping, and now tent-trailering -- and it has been fun every time.
The showers are great. Short walk to the super-clean Chetco River for swimming and salamander-camping. Twenty minute drive to the ocean beaches. Good hosts. Fun watching kids ride their bikes around and around. Grassy park-lawn section for croquet or bocce ball.
GuideThis place is great if you are camling gor a night weather its an RV, Tent, or Cabin. However it was a little pricy for what i got. WIFI sucks if you are more than 50 feet from the main entrance and i found human waste near my campground. This However doest surprise me as the bathrooms are far away from the tent camp areas. Otherwise very peaceful among the trees and very close to the beach.
Legend
This review is more for the tent camping on the beach. I loved it to say the least. If you need electric and water it’s not for you but if you want to sleep on the beach and wake up to the sun over the ocean this is for you! Camping for me is adventurous and a little uncomfortable...don’t get me wrong I like to glamp but this is where it’s at!
Guide
Tent camped at Bolan Lake on Saturday, not a lot of people here which was nice. Sites have fire pit and tables, clean space to pitch tents or use rooftop tent. No WiFi or cell reception. This weekend was hot, close to 110 and being at lake was perfect. If you want peace and quiet, water access and blooming flowers with trees, this is a good spot.
It’s a pretty long dirt road to get to the campground, make sure you have good tires that can handed rocks/dirt terrain.
Traveler
Nothing compares to camping out amongst Sequoias. It's a great site. Coin showers are little cold, but run the sink faucets until they're hot and then start your shower. Your neighbors will be very close, but the foliage makes you feel slightly secluded at night especially. Each site is compact for tent camping... You'll be able to fit two 4-person tents comfortably. Firewood is $10 per person. Access to some amazing redwoods hiking trails are a short walk through the grounds. I didn't have cell service at all. Bring walkies for the trails.
ScoutWe saw the sign on the highway for this campground and stopped. The owner recently acquired the plot and has been putting work into it since then. It was a great spot to stop, close to the national park, river access as well and reasonably priced. For a tent site, it was $38/night. Bathrooms were clean, showers worked well and the overall space was clean
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