No other Redwoods campground compares to this place. It really is the best when you factor in…read morelocation, proximity to the river across the street, the peaceful atmosphere, the large private, spacious campsites and scenic beauty of the grounds and of course the gracious, kind and accommodating staff. I absolutely love and adore every stay we spend here. It feels like home. Nearby stores and restaurants too, so it's just perfect in every way. Our last stay Cheyanne was a doll to us, and the boys too. Don't hesitate to stay here- there's not a bad camp site on the property.

We had campsite 138. It says it can fit 8 people. It was pretty crowded for our group of 7…read more There were two trees in the middle of the site taking up a good portion. Bathrooms were a slight uphill walk from the site with running water, so so on cleanliness. Potable water were by each site maybe two sites per faucet. 138 is furthest from the entrance about 0.7 miles from the camp site entrance. $10 for wood bundle which you buy by the campsite entrance. A lovely camping weekend. Pretty private because the redwood trees block the view between sites and we were lucky that the neighboring sites were empty most of the weekend.

We camp at Albee Creek after getting a recommendation on the "Best Tent Camping" bool and it was…read moreall that and more! We had campsite 32ac and it was a perfect site for our10x10 REI Wonderland 4 Tent (the best car camping tent in the world!) ...the road to the park is better than the Ave of the Giants! It was sooo awe inspiring as we drove in to setup camp. Staff were excellent and the Campground Host was welcoming and informational. The bathroom came with a dishwashing sink (need's racks) and the showers were immaculate! The hikes out of the campsite were wonderful and the nearby drive too hikes were enchanting. Do not miss hiking the Cheney Grove as well-most of the hike were 5 stars but it was a 6! It is the Best Tent Camping spot so far this Summer...it beats Pinnacles, Summit Lake in Lassen, or the Venerable Ventana in Big Sur!!

This is my favorite campsite of all time. You're about 15 minutes off the main freeway so it's very…read morequiet and peaceful. That being said, there's very limited cell service, if any, which can be a pro and a con. There are many trails that lead to views or the nearby creeks, although most are not dog friendly so keep that in mind if you're bringing your furry friend. They have large campsite bonfires where campers are invited to learn about different facts about the environment and animals in the area, which is fun for children. There are clean bathrooms and showers which are available on both sides of the campground. Showers are operated by quarters so bring a a couple rolls. Each campsite has a decent amount of space and has its own table, fire pit, and bear proof locker. I've seen bears in the area but they are very peaceful and keep to themselves and just want to eat the apple trees. My favorite time to go is end of July and August because the blackberry bushes are fruiting, and you can make fresh blackberry pancake pancakes in the morning (although they have cut a lot of of the blackberry bushes down since they are invasive, so you have to walk a little farther to find them). Overall it's a very peaceful and beautiful campground that I find my self return returning to every year.

What a lovely drive. Even if you are not getting out and walking or camping in the park, the drive…read morealong Avenue of the Giants, which parallels Hwy 101, lets you experience the majesty. If you had someone in the car who was of limited mobility, the drive through is a must! The Avenue goes through the Redwood State Park. Within the park are opportunities for camping, walking, and river access. You can see the river from the Avenue drive.

Avenue of the giants is a great way to drive along the freeway with a more scenic route. It was…read morebeautiful and gorgeous drive and they have stops that you can go to for view points. I suggest you go early to avoid crowds if you want to get to every site and not have toooo much traffic. Also Make sure to get the map at the first stop so you can read about each stop and decide which ones ha wanna go to.

I was impressed by this park because it was so beautiful, family friendly and it had immaculate…read morebathrooms! There's a little loop path that has little signs about Redwood trees, the birds nearby and the fun facts. I appreciate how there's a grassy pasture in case you bring pups (they shouldn't go on the trails). There were picnic tables around too to enjoy a meal. The bathrooms were clean and unique, I'd never seen a skylight in a bathroom.

Nice state park, well maintained, nice folks In charge. Close to "Northern Nights Festival" and…read more"Ragge on the River", for night before camping.

No daily fee if you've paid at another state park! And it's a self-pay thing nowadays if that…read morematters. Kind of a smaller "beach" (mostly rocks) where it looked like you could drive on, provided you had adequate ground clearance. Afraid of getting stuck, we walked to a very calm section of Eel River. A section deeper in to the Day Use area has been blocked, but you can walk that area. It is evident that not many folks go that far as it is not well maintained. And all the bathrooms are locked.

Stopped here on our trek through Avenue of the Giants and this was a perfect picnic spot. There's…read moreplenty of paved areas to walk around and explore, River access, picnic areas, BBQ areas, etc. So awesome to be able to sit and eat on the ground underneath these giant redwoods. Perfect for families, pets, etc. There is an $8 day use fee - which seems off considering the other free places you can pull off nearly anywhere, but for the facilities and for being off the road. It was worth it.

Awesome campground to be able to camp among new growth and some old growth redwoods, the tent sites…read moreare very clean and surrounded by trees. The staff was very kind but maybe disorganized, they answered the phones and had our reservations as they were about to close. The water definitely is not clean and is kind of gross though which kind of negates the need for a paid campground. The bathrooms were clean and well kept.

Two nights in a tent site this month…read more Pros: Fantastic service and communication by the camp host, both before and during our two night stay. Bathrooms were very clean, well lit, and fully functional. Firewood and other necessities were delivered right to our site upon arrival - so awesome! The patch of old growth we camped in was long-ago cut large trees which had sprouted a dozen or so normal trees out of them. The woods were DARK due to dense canopies and staved off the rain when it fell, which we loved. Most importantly, this CG doesn't fill up six months ahead of arrival date so you can actually book them like a normal campground used to be (I'm glaring at YOU, California State Parks). Cons: Loud road noise due to proximity to 101 and surface roads. In fact, several of the sites abut the neighboring private property, allowing you to see through an old privacy fence directly into their back yard. Luckily our host let us swap spots when we realized this. Several tent campsites lacked picnic tables, which made me concerned if they'd have been full (they definitely weren't this May weekend). The fire rings were sufficient but also just old wheels. Showers in bathroom were in dire need of new fixtures (hard water made them look quite...eek...just glad I wasn't wearing my glasses while I showered). We recognized this area is a difficult one to have high expectations in due to remoteness and gave an extra star for the supremely kind and helpful woman who hosted us. We may not be back up here again, but if we are I hope to run into her.

I do not know where to start. Our event was so luxurious, cozy and interesting in part because of…read moreWayward Glamping's unique service. The guests were speechless when they saw the tents and experienced the richness of each tent. Wayward Glamping provided over 10 tents for our weekend event. They did a site visit as soon as we picked a date. They worked with us on the placement of the tents - must be on level ground, how much space is needed for each tent, etc. Then, we went for it and added a larger tent to use as a "hang out" area for the weekend. Emily took over 50 calls from me (sorry Emily!). She always responded very professionally, and swiftly and had an answer for every question. We ended up renting all of her decor for the long weekend. Her crew was meticulous in setting up the tents. They have an incredible system for packing and unpacking. Each tent was stocked with hand warmers (we had a cold front), coffee set-up, wine glasses, water, make-up wipes, washbasin, pitcher, sitting area, blanket, Pendleton blanket, 4 pillows on the beds, wall decor, chargers, BlueTooth speaker, bath towels, pool towels (we paid extra for these), solar outdoor lights, rugs, and end tables. Emily gave me extra solar-powered fairy lights to help decorate the entrance to the tent village. She knew I may not have enough lighting. I am so thankful for Emily''s creative vision and for making these special tents for our guests. The only recommendation I would make is - if you can set up some "up-lighting" on the tents at night. The tents are like a blank canvas and adding some lighting on the exterior would be incredible. This is nothing Emily would provide. Highly recommend Wayward Glamping.

If you are going to do glamping for your wedding or event in Northern California, look no further…read morethan Wayward Glamping! We had our wedding at Cuffey's Cove a month ago and offered glamping instead of a hotel block to our guests. My fiancé and I had never done glamping, let alone knew what to expect. Emily was super easy to communicate with and answered our many questions about her glamping services and the accommodations in her tents. We and the guests who stayed were absolutely blown away - each tent had very comfortable bedding, a charging station, a nice wash station, coffee, water, and tea - the details were incredible! Furthermore, Wayward was able to make individual tent layouts with twin or queen beds so that friends, couples, and family groups were all comfortable for their stay. Thank you Wayward!

Shelter Cove Campground and RV Park is completely sufficient for a brief stay. The sites are clean…read morebut crowded, most with a fire ring and all with picnics tables. The whole area sits well above the sea so there are ocean views. But the campground lies directly adjacent to an air strip, so you may be bothered by occasional landing planes as I was early in the morning. Bathrooms and showers were exactly as I'd expect at a campground - not hotel quality but not 3rd world either, so fear not the lavatory. There appears to be a laundry as well. Checking in/out was easy. I cannot comment about the deli but the store had the essentials that you might have forgotten to bring. (Why do some complain about the deli food? You're camping on a remote part of the Lost Coast, ffs.) The nearby cliff park was scenic as was Black Sand Beach. I will caution you about the drive in; it's very tight, hilly, and twisty. I'm glad I wasn't towing. On an aside, there's also a public campground an hours north at Matole Beach but it's first-come-first-served, and it's unimproved, i.e., no electricity, wifi, market, etc., and vault toilets. I enjoyed the remoteness of that place but I get it that many people require the amenities that Shelter Cove Campground provides. I was quite satisfied.

Clean bathroom. Didn't use the store except for information…read morebut staff was pleasant & helpful. Campsite didn't have a fire pit which I didn't know in advance. Quite expensive for tent camping.

Benbow KOA This is a…read moregreat little campground just off The 101 at the exit for The Benbow Inn, built in 1926. This campground was built by the Benbow Inn back in 1976. The staff here is very friendly ( Katherine, Famora and Levi) and accommodating for all our questions and fun things they recommend. We found all the sites (fairly level), and the hookups well maintained. The pool and hot tub were clean and they will give you a towel at the front desk if you would like. My wife and I took advantage of the golf course, but be advised in the summer months is quite dry, but for the price, it was just the right amount of fun for us, since neither of us golf regularly. In the afternoon we took a stroll over to the Benbow Inn, beautiful and historical, for Happy Hour. Nice indoor or outdoor settings that really make this a must if you stay there. The evening was very peaceful with a nice fire and we saw no signs of transient as mentioned in another review. One person even criticized that the river was low...like they have control over that! haha. Plenty of fun places to drive to during the day, even the historical redwoods are not that far. For us we would definitely stay there again for a simple charming campground experience. Remember this is a campground not a room at the Hilton! Just a little perspective

We stayed here while traveling to CA for a graduation and I would probably avoid it until they made…read moresome MAJOR renovations and cleaned up the property. You can tell that once upon a time this place was really nice during to the amenities they have. However, I don't think anything has been fixed, updated or possibly deep cleaned since the opening. I would guess that was a long time ago, sadly. We checked in late and after sunset, so you couldn't really see what the property looked like. The photos and reviews on the KOA website, so we hoped for the best. However, upon waking up to heavy machinery the next morning before 7am and barking dogs, it wasn't looking good. Once the store was open, I went inside to speak with the front desk. Upon my walk, I quickly realized how dirty and old the property was. Once I got inside, it only became more apparent. Lot of dust, ignore the mess signs/things don't work signs, and a girl at the front who just nodded. Not very helpful to say the least. I will spare the other details of some of the garbage and mess we encountered, but let's just say we didn't leave our RV much. Our site was also dirty and didn't look like it had been cleaned since a few stays ago. Not worth the price we paid at all!