Motel Trees sits right across from the Trees of Mystery attraction in Klamath, making it convenient if you want to explore the redwood groves without much travel time. The location puts you in the heart of Del Norte County‘s old-growth forest territory, where the trees themselves become the main attraction.

The motel itself is straightforward lodging—nothing fancy, but comfortable enough after spending your day outside. What matters more is what’s immediately available to you and your dog. You can walk across to Trees of Mystery, where there’s the Candelabra Tree and Cathedral Tree to see, plus the Trail of Tall Tales with its Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox sculptures if you want something lighter than just quiet forest wandering. The SkyTrail Gondola Ride gives you a different perspective of the redwood canopy if your dog is up for that kind of outing (though you’d need to check their pet policy for the gondola itself).

Beyond the main attraction, there are walking trails nearby where you can get away from the visitor center crowds with your dog and just move through the actual forest. The area around here doesn’t have the crushing crowds you’d find at some California parks, so you might find decent hiking without dealing with tons of other people and dogs on narrow paths.

The gift shop at Trees of Mystery has a collection of Native American artifacts if you want to poke around during a break. It’s the kind of place that works well as a base for a few days of redwood exploration rather than a destination on its own.

Staying here means you can split your time between the main Trees of Mystery visitor area and quieter forest trails, which is actually a smart way to structure a few days in this part of the coast. Check ahead about pet policies so you know what’s allowed where, since different areas might have different rules.