Ocean views and lighthouse signals define the camping experience at Lighthouse Cove RV Park, where sites sit in a large grass field directly adjacent to Crescent City's harbor. The facility operates as a full-service RV park with electric, water, and sewer hookups, though the constant lighthouse tone every seven seconds creates a distinctive audio backdrop that campers either adapt to or find disruptive.
Sites feature concrete pads for chairs and equipment, with premium oceanfront spots offering direct water views. Leonard H. notes the "level full hook-up sites in large grass field" with each site having an "approximate 10x10 concrete pad." The restroom facilities receive consistent praise for cleanliness and hot water pressure, while WiFi and cell service remain reliable for remote work needs.
The park's location provides walking access to Battery Point Lighthouse, Ocean World, and downtown restaurants. Dogs run freely on the adjacent beach, though pet waste management varies among campers. Brittney D. mentions the campground is "within walking distance to Ocean World and the Apple Peddler." The harbor setting means wind exposure, particularly for waterfront sites.
Access remains straightforward off Highway 101, with same-day reservations often available. The park accommodates both overnight travelers and extended stays, with laundry facilities and a dump station on-site. Nearby camping alternatives include Sunset Harbor RV Park and Bayside RV Park for those seeking different harbor-area options.
The combination of ocean proximity, full hookups, and urban convenience makes this park function well as a base camp for exploring the redwoods or as a coastal stopover, provided campers can accommodate the persistent lighthouse signals.
Description
Located between the giant Coastal Redwoods and the Northern Pacific Ocean, Crescent City is the hub of a vast outdoor experience. Here you will find majestic trees, rugged shoreline with rocky tide pools and sandy beaches, and the beauty of the wild and scenic Smith and Klamath Rivers. Many natural and man-created wonders present a never-ending source of interest to those who take time to enjoy them. Due to its proximity to Redwood National and State Parks and the Smith River National Recreation Area, Crescent City is the prime location for fishing, clamming, hiking, biking, rock and agate collecting, beachcombing, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, jet boat excursions, swimming, wildlife viewing, and year-round mild temperatures Shoreline RV Park is centrally located near downtown Crescent City within walking distance to the Crescent City Harbor, restaurants, and shopping. Many attractions are also in close proximity to the park such as the Battery Point Lighthouse, Kids Town Playground, California Coastal Trail, B Street Fishing Pier, Crescent City Harbor Boat Basin and the Marine Mammal Center.
Note: The maximum length of stay permitted 30 consecutive days for up to six (6) months during any one-year period. 30 day stays require application and manager approval.
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Map & DirectionsLighthouse Cove RV Park is located in California near Crescent City
Address
900 Sunset Cir
Crescent City, CA
Coordinates
41.751910983977155 N
124.19096540305245 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 123 usersLast on 6/9/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 168 usersLast on 6/9/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 84 usersLast on 6/9/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 123 usersLast on 6/9/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 168 usersLast on 6/9/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 84 usersLast on 6/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly

























