Paul M. Demmick Campground, near Albion, California, is a cozy spot tucked among the towering redwoods, perfect for those who appreciate a peaceful escape. With a first-come, first-served setup, it’s ideal for campers who like to roll in and find their own slice of nature without the hassle of reservations.

This campground offers a few sites that provide a good amount of privacy, especially those near the river. Visitors have noted that the area is shaded and serene, making it a lovely place to unwind. The vault toilets are kept clean, and while there are no showers or electric hookups, the simplicity adds to the charm for many. As one camper put it, “This campground is excellent if you like quiet beautiful scenery with no amenities.”

For those looking to stretch their legs, there’s access to the river and some nearby hiking trails, though you’ll need to drive to reach the trailheads. The campground is conveniently located just a short drive from the coast, offering a chance to explore the stunning scenery of the area. 

While the road nearby can bring some noise, most campers find it minimal and not bothersome. Just remember to keep your food secure from the local wildlife, as one camper humorously warned about a sneaky ground squirrel. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Paul M. Demmick Campground is a solid choice for a laid-back camping experience in the heart of the redwoods.

Reported 8/2022
Paul Dimmick campground is open on a first-come, first-serve basis May 27, 2022 – September 7, 2022.

Navarro Beach Campground is OPEN


Visitors to the Navarro River Redwoods State Park can enjoy picnicking, swimming, and camping at the Paul M. Demmick campground. The park is popular with anglers, canoeists, and kayakers in the late winter and spring.

Second growth redwood groves stretch the length of the park. They are home for raccoons, black-tail deer, and river-oriented birds such as the belted kingfisher.

Paul M. Demmick Campground — Navarro River Redwoods State Park

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Navarro, CA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Navarro campgrounds just for you. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Navarro, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

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The Best Camping Near Navarro, California

I drove this whole stretch of 128 and saw one private campground and one that looked like it was closed 10 years ago. No cell service. I kept driving till I found Hendy woods state park

Closed or could not find

This is a beautiful little spot in the redwoods. Shaded, peaceful and lovely. We arrived early afternoon in August on a Saturday and found a nice empty spot no problem. The remaining spots mostly filled up by Saturday evening. The whole campground is well shaded in the redwoods and the weather was mild. There is creek access in the camp with a small day use area by the creek. The camp is right next to the road, but traffic was minimal. There is some hiking in the area, but no trails from the campground, you will need to drive to a trailhead. This is a short drive to the coast, not far from Fort Bragg and beautiful scenery. Some spots are more private and spacious than others, but all good spots. Picnic tables and fire pit provided, no water, porta potties on site. A really great option to camp in the redwoods without a reservation.

Beautiful

When this spot is open it's the best. Very quiet,except for the road . Great river and fun for kids

My favorite local spot

This campgrounds is excellent if  you like quiet beautiful scenery with no amenities. This is a self check in first come first serve campground. There are plenty of vaulted toilets available. There are flush bathrooms but they were closed. The vaulted ones
 were extremely clean no flies and didn't have a strong odor. Some sites overlook a creek. There is trash and recycling there but they ask that you pack it out. Tall fire pits with a 
section of wide grate attached. Rangers and cleaning staff drove through many times in a day and were friendly. 



Excellent small campgrounds 

Paul Dimmick is a nice little campground in the redwoods.  Although Hwy 128 runs parallel to it (and not far away), there isn’t much traffic going by so road noise isn’t a bother.  The campground doesn’t have a lot of sites, which I prefer, and is first come, first served so get there early if you’re going for the weekend (mid-week is wide open).  Sites near the river are best.  We stayed in #21 and had plenty of privacy.  There’s a path down to the river near the Day Use area; the river was pretty tame, which is surprising for a campground that routinely floods in the wintertime.  One strange thing about this campground: it appears to be mostly devoid of wildlife.  We saw one Scrub jay and one ground squirrel while we were there and no bees, butterflies, or insects.  And there was absolutely no birdsong.  Very odd.  (Pro tip: Don’t leave your food out overnight on the picnic table or that ground squirrel will spirit it away.)  Only mark against the campground is for really stinky/gross pit toilets.  No cell service with Verizon, you’ll have to drive into Mendocino for that.  

Nice campground in the redwoods

Nice campsite with around 27 ish spots. First come first serve at $35 as of 2025. I went tent camping but you can probably bring in a small RV. 

It’s only a 20 ish minute drive to the coast, which can be nice since the trees give you a blockage of the rough winds from the coast. 

There’s a river nearby and a small trail (less than a mile?). There was a loud group at like 1am, but majority of time people are quite after 11


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