Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Trinidad, CA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Trinidad. Find the best campgrounds near Trinidad, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
Welcome to Emerald Forest Cabins & RV, nestled in the lush greenery near Trinidad, CA. This campground is a gem for those who love being surrounded by nature. Picture yourself camping under the towering redwoods, with the sound of the ocean waves not too far off. It's a beautiful spot, especially for tent campers who can enjoy more secluded sites enveloped by ferns and moss.
Emerald Forest offers a variety of accommodations, including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and even glamping options. The RV sites are equipped with full hookups, though some visitors have noted that they can be a bit close together. If you're in a tent, you'll find the spots more spread out and private.
The campground has clean facilities, with bathrooms and showers that are well-maintained. Just remember to bring some quarters for the showers. There's also a small market on-site for any essentials you might need, and pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along.
For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the nearby beach and hiking trails offer plenty of opportunities to explore. A morning walk to town for coffee and scones from Beachcomber is a delightful way to start the day. And if you're into stargazing, the clear night skies here can be quite a treat.
Overall, Emerald Forest Cabins & RV is a fantastic spot to unwind and soak in the natural beauty of Northern California. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, you'll find plenty to love about this serene forest retreat.
There are about 120 family campsites spread among the Penn Creek, Abalone, Sue-meg Village. Above: Canoe and plank house; Right: Sweathouse and Agate Beach campgrounds. Each campsite has a table and a fire pit. Water faucets, restrooms, and coin-operated showers are located nearby.
Two group day-use picnic areas may be reserved. Sue-meg holds up to 100 people and Bishop Pine up to 50. Picnickers at Sue-meg will find a covered cook shelter, and Bishop Pine has fire pits.
To reserve all campsites or group picnic areas for May through September, visit www.parks.ca.gov/sue-meg or call (800) 444-7275. From October through April, camping and group picnic sites are firstcome, first-served.
$35 / night
Kamp Klamath is a family and pet friendly kampground located in the heart of the Redwood National Park alongside the Klamath River, 1.3 miles from Klamath Beach where you are likely to spot sea lions and harbor seals. Enjoy scenic views, spacious sites, and an occasional visit from Big Foot. There are 50, 30, and 20 amp full hook ups. Do laundry in the newly renovated laundry room and take steaming hot showers in the clean bathrooms. There is a sizeable deck with picnic tables, chairs, and a fireplace for the whole family to enjoy a meal. Let the kids play at our new playground or check out a game from the office for family game night.
$35 - $55 / night
Family-friendly RV Resort featuring cabins, RV spaces, and camp sites, conveniently located for access to beaches and Redwood forests. On-site convenience store and amenities like our pool and spa, playground, and miniature golf course make us the perfect home base for your Northern California adventures.
$200 / night
$20 - $45 / night
Boise Creek Campground is nestled between Brush Mountain and Brannan Mountain in northern California's vast Six Rivers National Forest. The campground sits under a canopy of large Pacific madrone evergreen, Douglas fir and California bay trees, less than two miles from the small mountain town of Willow Creek, known as the Bigfoot capital of the world. Fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting are all close by in the popular Trinity River.
Fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting are all available in the Trinity River. The area also provides opportunities for biking, hiking and horseback activities, as well as fishing for migratory salmon and steelhead trout. Campers can walk the 1/2-mile trail from the campground to the nearby Boise Creek and find a swimming hole or explore native plants and wildlife. A drive on the nearby Trinity Scenic Byway is a favorite activity of many visitors.
Fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting are all available in the Trinity River. The area also provides opportunities for biking, hiking and horseback activities, as well as fishing for migratory salmon and steelhead trout. Campers can walk the 1/2-mile trail from the campground to the nearby Boise Creek and find a swimming hole or explore native plants and wildlife. A drive on the nearby Trinity Scenic Byway is a favorite activity of many visitors.
The campground sits at a 680-foot elevation and provides several shady campsites on a creek about two miles west of the Trinity River. A forest of conifers covers the campground, and stands of oak woodland dot the landscape, providing habitat for eight threatened and endangered species, including the bald eagle and the peregrine falcon. The Six Rivers National Forest lies east of Eureka in northwestern California, stretching southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles. U.S. 101, the famed "Redwood Highway," parallels the inland Forest along the coastline. The Forest is just east of the Redwood National Park.
Boise Creek Campground is located less than two miles west of Willow Creek, where most services are available, including fuel, propane, medical services, restaurants, groceries and laundry facilities. Visitors can also check out the town's 18-hole public disc golf course or participate in the area's numerous cultural and social events, like the annual Bigfoot Days on Labor Day weekend. Three miles southwest of Willow Creek lies the Brush Mountain Lookout tower, which, at 3,988 feet, provides a 360-degree view of the forest's sweeping canyons and valleys.
$10 / night
River Campground (sites 1-30)
$90 / night
$25 - $55 / night
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Trinidad, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Trinidad, CA is Emerald Forest Cabins & RV with a 4-star rating from 34 reviews.
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