I loved this little national forest campground. The sites offered a good amount of privacy, and the lake was fun to swim and paddle around in. We took a trip to the dunes and a trip to the beach as well. Both are close by. The sites do not have full hookups, so its mostly tents and smaller RVs, which is always my preference.

Plus side: close to Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park.  Sites in a small grove of Redwood trees, and next to the Smith River.

Cons: No privacy or space between sites. Every car that drives through looking for a spot is right next to your site, and so are all your neighbors. Not exactly a "getting away from it all" experience.

This "campground" is really just a lawn next to a day use parking lot that provides access to the beach. You can see the tents from the highway and vice versa. It's close to the redwoods and beach, but if you like nature or privacy, this isn't for you.