Humboldt Redwoods State Park offers a wide variety of camping experiences in the heart of old-growth redwood groves. The park’s three family campgrounds—seasonal Albee Creek and Hidden Springs, plus year-round Burlington—provide picnic tables and fire rings at each site. You’ll find drinking water, flush toilets, and hot pay showers nearby, though there are no RV hookups or dump stations. In summer, reservations are strongly recommended, and you can make site-specific reservations in advance by calling (800) 444-7275 or visiting www.parks.ca.gov. Register at a campground kiosk before selecting your site.
Bring your dog with you, but understand the park’s rules. Dogs must be attended at all times and kept on a leash no more than six feet long. At night, they must be confined to your tent or vehicle. One important note: except for service animals, dogs aren’t allowed on the park’s trails, so your dog won’t be joining you for hikes through the redwoods.
The park sits 45 miles south of Eureka and 20 miles north of Garberville, just off Highway 101. Park headquarters and the visitor center are located on the Avenue of the Giants, State Route 254, between Weott and Myers Flat. That scenic 32-mile drive runs roughly parallel to Highway 101, connecting Phillipsville in the south to Pepperwood in the north. If you’re coming from San Francisco, Weott is 228 miles north on Highway 101. The combination of established campgrounds with good facilities and proximity to that legendary tree-lined drive makes this a solid base for exploring the redwoods, even if your camping companion will be spending trail time back at camp.
