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"This RV Psrk is surrounded by beach, the harbor and the Chetco River. What a prized location. Park your RV on beachfront property, with the harbor behind and the Chetco River at the end of the park."
"It's a lively place with lots of activity, so don't come here if you're looking for peace and quiet. "
$41 - $204 / night
"The lots are well kept and plenty of space available for big rigs. Check weather conditions before coming here if its raining it gets really muddy."
"Camping at Rambling Redwoods offers a unique experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature, surrounded by the majestic Redwoods."
$28 - $66 / night
"Amenities and camp ground were good, but with 3 kids not much for them to do at the rv site itself. Rv parking spots were smaller then the previous we have stayed on our road trip."
"Great location in heart of Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park with easy access to the Smith River. Very clean and medium spacious RV sites."
"Within walking distance to Ocean World and the Apple Peddler. Longer walk but a nice walk or bike ride to beach front park."
"Level full hook-up sites in large grass field. Each site has approximate 10x10 concrete pad for chairs, BBQ, etc. Nice Views over water."
"Pretty quiet except for some road noise if you get a sight back up to the river. Cabin bathrooms could be cleaned more. Large bathroom in office building is immaculate."
"There are a few trails around the campground, and a wonderful walk along the river. There are beaches very close by, one I would particularly recommend is Harris State Park."
$51 - $70 / night
"All sites are full hookup, with 30 and 50 amp power, cable, and wifi.
There is laundry and free showers on site. $49/night with monthly and long term rates available. "
"Basic campground, but right across from the beach. It was awesome listening to the waves crash at night. Kids enjoyed flying kites on the beach."
$40 - $70 / night
"New fifth wheel with a sliding hitch was giving me issues with a back in site."
"The hosts are friendly and fun, the facilities are well maintained and there are perks like showers and laundry machines. My only complaint is that it is loud."
$30 - $45 / night
"We got a full hookup and everything worked properly they even had a cable TV connection. Wi-Fi was decent and worked properly."
"She put me in a lovely pull through. It is a little tight, but that was just fine for me since I traveled alone, I felt safe and secure being a single woman in this park."
$35 - $65 / night
"Clean, safe, gated property, right on the Klamath River. Spectacular views surrounded by nature's paradise. Clean facilities, new laundry room with modern equipment."
"When we woke up in the morning it was amazing we couldn't believe our eyes how beautiful the view of the river and the nature that surrounding this place."
TravelerLiterally 100 feet from the beach, this tiny campground offers full hookups, 50 amp for 4 sites (the rest are 30 amp), a conveniently located, clean and tidy bathrooms with showers, a laundry and well-cared-for sites. Our 40-foot rig fit nicely into a pull-through and though our 20-foot truck would have fit fine diagonally, they have a free overflow parking area mere feet away. I don't know if it's the case year-round but they are set up to allow you to look at all of the available sites and pick the one you like. That was fun! Great to discover there was a 50-amp available AND it was a pull-through! Super convenient, great vibe here. Highly recommended for anyone that loves strolling on the endless beach and combing for rocks and shells. Terrific. Also walkable to Gold Beach. If you want to do any hiking, pop in your car and there are many options near by!
You will need to be aware that this is an old park. Things are rusting and need to be replaced, but it's a super place to stay. They could put about $20k into the place to make it up to snuff but no complaints here, it's so peaceful and tucked away!
LegendWe didn't stay here, but we checked it out while staying at Beachfront RV across the street.
All sites are full hookup, with 30 and 50 amp power, cable, and wifi.
There is laundry and free showers on site. $49/night with monthly and long term rates available. Your RV must be 10 years or newer, or you can send them a photo if you have a vintage or older RV.
The park is located in the busy port area, with cars driving by, people coming and going to the day use area to go fishing and hang out at the beach, the coast guard station across the street, as well as several restaurants and gift shops in easy walking distance.
Cell reception is good in this area for all 3 carriers.
TravelerI stayed here over the winter. The staff is great. They have a monthly rate in the winter months. They have tiny homes for rent, propane, laundry, a little store, and sites with hot tubs. The sites all have nice grassy patches, a picnic table, and a fire pit. There is a path to the beach/ocean. It’s a couple of minutes walk from any site there. Ranging from 2 to 5 minutes depending on how far your site is from the path. Everyone is pretty relaxed. Just a few people are permanent residents and I was one of the longest stays for the winter. It’s generally pretty quiet. They have a dog park. It’s a great place. I’d highly recommend it.
TravelerStaff is friendly, restrooms and park clean. Mostly long term and seasonal campers for fishing using almost all pull throughs. Spots left over are weirdly arranged. Generally quiet at night, but noisy with residents talking loud (quiet colorfully) and many dogs barking during the day. Overall the stay was fine but there are better choices in the area.
ScoutClean, safe, gated property, right on the Klamath River. Spectacular views surrounded by nature's paradise. Clean facilities, new laundry room with modern equipment. Wifi works great, cable TV and friendly staff.
GuideThis is a really nice and clean campground. Trees everywhere and Smith river access is minutes away. Campground has all the things needed to make your stay great. Clean bathrooms, lots of space, picnic table and fire pit.
Bring blankets, it gets pretty cool overnight especially since trees keep area shaded and the river is so close. No WiFi and cell service is spotty as best.
GuideIn the center of the Redwood National Park. Grassy sites, some with concrete pad. Sun and shade available. Quiet. Water and electric $46. Bathrooms not modern but clean. Free Hot showers. A few seasonal. Fire department and local police officers hang out here. Pull through sites. Good Sam.
ScoutNew fifth wheel with a sliding hitch was giving me issues with a back in site. The staff escorted the took the time to work with me to get the rig parked perfectly in the spot (great that he is a big rig driver!). The is a great location in the middle of the redwoods. Definately a ton of tent camping and lots of trails.
LegendThis run down little campground is one of our favorites. It’s split into two sides: 1 side is the regular tightly packed RV park with full hookups and an age limitation of 20 years for your RV. Next to the RV park is a small cute mobile home community, as well as some rental units that were under construction when we were there in the summer. On the other side of the mobile homes is the boondock/ tent side. There are water spigots at each site, some dilapidated wobbly picnic tables that are barely standing, and some rocks formed into a small makeshift fire pit. There are also showers and toilets on this side. The whole boondock side looks like an abandoned drive-in movie theater. Add to that the super friendly staff and the old hotel and restaurant that are closed and abandoned and look haunted, and you have such a unique and oddly charming place to stay.
Smaller RVs have the option of staying in one of several waterfront sites, which are tucked away from the main areas and are out almost on the beach. Sadly, our 26ft Class C is too big to camp in one of those sites.
The RV park side is expensive, at approx $55/night, but they offer a Passport America discount at 50% off for one night. The laundry and showers are clean. There is a community room with a great water view and there’s also a book exchange in the room. The boondock side is around $27/night, not cheap, especially considering the lack of amenities, but we love it anyway. We love the boondock side much more than the RV park side. It’s generally deserted, plenty of space all around you, and it’s so quiet and peaceful. The beach is a short walk away, and you can walk all the way along the beach along the Smith River to where it meets the ocean. There is an amazing amount of wildlife and tide pools here. We saw so many otters, sea lions, osprey, pelicans, and even a herd of elk one early morning.
Cell service is good here, and the park’s wifi (on the RV park side) wasn’t bad. There are trash dumpsters throughout the park and one large mixed recycling bin near the entrance. You can also get propane here.
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