Weott, California sits at an elevation of 240 feet in Humboldt County, nestled along the Eel River's south fork. This area maintains cool year-round temperatures, even in summer, with daytime highs typically between 60-80°F due to the dense redwood canopy. Pet friendly camping near Weott provides access to some of the world's oldest and tallest trees while maintaining moderate temperatures that work well for camping with animals.
What to do
Swim in the Eel River: Several campgrounds provide direct river access for swimming during summer months. At Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination, "Perfect first trip in our travel trailer. The park was about 1/3 full. Our site backed up to the Eel river with Giants redwoods everywhere. The grounds were super clean and quiet. Just hung out at the beach the whole time," according to Randy J.
Explore Bull Creek: Located near Albee Creek Campground, this creek offers a cooler alternative to the Eel River. "Bull Creek that runs along Albee is a wonderful for a shady hike in the cool water while looking for frogs, turtles, snakes and salamanders. My boys love doing this and hanging out here most of the time," reports Tony G.
Hike to Grasshopper Peak: A challenging 16.5-mile trail loop with 3,100 feet of elevation gain starts from the campground area. "There are a few trail options right from the campground, which is nice. We ended up doing a 16.5-mile loop from the campground to the summit of Grasshopper Peak. It was a nice hike with about 3,100 feet of elevation gain, mostly on fire roads," shares Michael I.
Visit the Visitor Center: Located next to Burlington Campground, the center offers free coffee and information about pet-friendly activities. "We also had free coffee and tea at the visitor center that we took advantage of in the morning. Nice touch!" notes Brodie D.
What campers like
Secluded sites: Many campers appreciate the privacy offered at certain campgrounds despite their proximity to each other. At Hidden Springs Campground, "An authentic redwoods campground. Many different loops in the park and we found a great large site with no neighbours so extremely quiet and private but a short little walk to the washroom," says Jim M.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently note the cleanliness of bathroom facilities throughout the area. "The campground is very well maintained with bathrooms and showers that were cleaned every morning. They allow campfires in fire rings and sell firewood on site for $8 a bundle," reports Craig M.
Wildlife viewing: The area offers excellent opportunities to observe wildlife in natural settings. "The large meadow in front of the camp sites has tall grass that helps hide the deer and bears that like to come out and eat from the fruit trees that produce during the summer time. It's not uncommon to stroll the meadow early morning or in the evening and see the Black Bears up the fruit trees munching away on apples and the Deer eating what the bear drop," explains Tony G.
Swimming holes: The river access points offer popular swimming spots during summer months. At Van Duzen County Park, "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," shares Andi M.
What you should know
Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads that may not accommodate larger vehicles. "Hwy 36 from the 101 is very curvy with lots of narrow areas and very few turn offs," notes Stephanie about Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park.
Reserve early for summer: Campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "We checked in on a Monday when there were only a few other sites around us occupied, but by the time we were leaving on Thursday most of the non-reservable sites were full," shares Craig M.
Limited cell service: Most campgrounds have little to no cellular connectivity. At Stafford RV Park, "Cell reception was good for Verizon and ATT," according to Laura M., but this is uncommon for most sites in the region.
Bear-proofing required: All food and scented items must be stored in provided bear boxes. "Bear-proof food lockers at each site help keep both human and pet food secure from wildlife," states a camper at Burlington Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Tree exploration: Children enjoy the remnants of old-growth redwoods throughout the campgrounds. "There are lots of old redwood stumps to explore and climb on for kids. The Gould nature hike is easy and informative with lots of interesting sites," recommends Steve A.
River safety: Water levels fluctuate seasonally, affecting swimming conditions. "The river is nice earlier in the year before the water warms and it fills with algae," notes Paul H., so timing your visit can make a difference for water activities.
Wildlife education: Rangers often offer educational programs for children. At Burlington Campground, "daily planned activities, so many great hiking trails, and the best part is: COFFEE at the visitor center!" exclaims Lyly D.
Tent inside a redwood: Some sites offer unique camping experiences within hollow trees. "The way back we we spotted a camp site we wanted so traded the reservation for a non-reservable site. #14 in Burlington has a burnt out redwood you can actually put your tent inside of which was incredible," shares Ryan R.
Tips from RVers
Size limitations: Most campgrounds cannot accommodate large RVs due to tight turns and low-hanging branches. "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," warns Stephanie.
Hookup availability: Full hookups are limited throughout the region. "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," reports Laura M.
Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds have mineral-heavy water that may affect equipment. "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)," mentions Laura M.
Solar limitations: Dense tree coverage limits solar charging capabilities. "Redwoods…awesome, but solar panels can't charge. Traffic noise from the road can be heard in every site," notes L&L about their stay at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park.
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