I thought for sure I did my review here, but I guess I didn't and I've got some good pictures too, so I will post those. I was here in June for a family reunion to see relatives, I had not seen in 50 years. It's even possible one of them had worked here as a maid in the 70s or 80s so that was really interesting. It was her old stomping ground. She lived here the rest of the family live nearby. This is a throwback to the 1970s which is why it's so charming and I think that's why so many people would love it. I didn't get to walk the grounds until the last day but there is actually an old-fashioned 70s style arcade with pinball machine machines it's just exactly like how it was when we were kids in the 70s and went camping with our parents. That's the type of stuff you would find. There's an old gathering hall in the back with wood floors that hasn't been used probably forever, which is gorgeous, there's a little Arboretum in the middle of the square that they light up every night with little violet lights. It's beautiful and you can tell that was an old area where there's a fountain that's no longer working. All charming and quaint. There's a little fire pit you can walk to in the back that looks like the type of fire pit we had at camp in 1975. It just has that old vibe that everyone loves and is disappearing everywhere so I pray they never change anything, but I don't think they will. The cabins are the same they're old-fashioned and beautiful however, inside they have been somewhat modernized because that's the world we live in people would be upset if things were original I wouldn't but a lot of people would. I found it to be gorgeous and quiet. The only complaint I had and they did give me back some money for that and I really do appreciate that is that my little mini fridge was rocking and making a lot of noise all night and that did keep me from sleeping, that was rough. I'm a light sleeper and I found the rooms to be cold because it's regulated heat and I didn't know I could go up and ask for a space heater or bring one so I didn't now I know. To answer the question would I come back again?? 100% I loved it there and of course the kitchenette was filled with everything you need, I didn't take a shower there which sounds bad because I was freezing, but the showers were clean. The bathrooms were nice. The room was small, but really good for the price. I do plan to come back next May and hopefully I'm on great terms with them. I think my little complaints or issues were reasonable and fair or they wouldn't have refunded but I'm glad that they did and I'm glad I brought it up so the next person doesn't go through those issues and I'm glad that I'm letting people know if you do get cold there. You can ask for a space heater or bring your own but just make sure you let them know. Let them know you brought it because space heaters are fire hazards and you don't want to cause trouble in a beautiful area like this Also, they did have an incredible campground which I left out so there was an area for RVs and then in the back there were actual pads where people had tents and camping gear and all I thought was wow I wish I could do that next time maybe my cousin will do that with me for a day or two and I can have the cabin as well oh, and I did forget to mention that some of the cabins had fireplaces which I think I will try to get next Time. This is the ONLY place to stay!! Also not far from the only gas station and the only market, which are both great! read more

Emerald Forest Cabins & RV - Gathering hall - Campgrounds Near Me - Trinidad, California

We had a family wedding here and it was honestly the perfect venue. Our whole family got to be together in our cabins, plenty of space and beautiful scenery. The paths around to walk on was great to explore. Firepits, the gazebo's, games, video arcade, I mean whatever you wanted, they had, it is a hidden gem and not far from restaurants the beach, a casino, I mean prime location. We will be back! read more

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Excellent, very organized and clean. Parking outside cabin. Quiet place close by Redwood Park. read more

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I am taking my husband on a "we beat cancer" trip & wanted to try new experiences for a month in CA, OR, & WA. Ta dah! Emerald Forest Cabins is amazing. Clean, beautifully appointed, and set in the redwoods, it would especially amazing for families - lots of kids. Note: we did "crash" a wedding, but everyone was quiet by dark. read more

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Great staff and cabins . An amazing place even if the only thing that you do is look up!

Absolutely beautiful campground! We will definitely be back. Friendly staff, clean facilities, gorgeous location read more

Emerald Forest Cabins & RV - Campgrounds Near Me - Trinidad, California

Drove two days to up here. Made a reservation for 5, 3 months prior. Got up here only to told they reserved a cabin for 4 and they becuase of fire code they gave us refund and turned us away. No attempt made to acomidate us in any way. Well they told us there were places else where. Never had stayed here, never will. Absolutely NO customer service. read more

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. Your team exceeded all of our expectations, and everyone in our group of 45 loved the venue. There was truly something for everyone. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the playground, and our families appreciated the variety of accommodations, including the tents, RV sites, and cabins. Additionally, the Celebration Hall served as the perfect gathering space for our group meals and games. We will definitely host our next family reunion here. Thank you again for your excellent hospitality. read more

These cabins are great! We stayed in Cabin K. Has its own private shower and bathroom. Amenities include complimentary coffee, heater, TV, WiFi, dinning utensils, microwave, mini fridge, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, makeup wipes, toilet paper, and plenty of towels. The bed is a little hard but slept fine through the night. Hot water worked. Located super close to Trinidad center and beach. The cabin itself it's really small perfect for a couple or solo stay. There was plenty of pillows which I loved. A little tip: I don't know if it had any correlation but when using the sink multiple times I only had freezing cold water. Once I turned on the shower later that day the hot water started flowing, I checked the sink again and I started to get hot water in the sink as well. read more

Very cute campground off the freeway. Stayed in the suite and it was very comfortable! Would love to come back. There are lots of things to see walking around the forest. read more

I stayed here in one of their smallest cabins (#26) and it surpassed all my expectations. There was a warm welcome at check-in at the camp office, with helpful information and clear instructions. They sell local wine, beer, camping goods & a few snacks in there, too. My little cabin was so fresh and spotlessly clean, I was shocked - It must have been very recently built and furnished, because everything about it looked brand new. The view of the forest was beautiful, and it was just a 2-min drive from downtown Trinidad. I also had a view of my neighbors from every window, because a place this lovely fills up. :) Emerald Forest Cabins did not disappoint, and the prices are unbeatable. I highly recommend staying here! read more

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This place is awesome, one of our favorite places to stay on our trip to California. Redwoods all around and cool little cabins that are clean and comfortable! read more

Emerald Forest Cabins & RV - Redwoods national park, 30 minutes from the cabins. - Campgrounds Near Me - Trinidad, California

What a lovely beautiful RV park. The giant redwoods are so soothing. We came during January so it was very slow. At most the campground had 3 of us which we don't mind at all. We like off season travel. And added bonus is this place is right off of 101 making it super convenient for traveling. Most spots have full hook ups. Some just w/e. They have a cute little u shaped area for pop-up campers. Not all sites are super level. Some are pull thru and some back in. Some spots back up to 101 but we became used to the sparse traffic quite quickly. The tent sites are mostly very private. They are nice. Perhaps the neatest places to stay are the cabins. They look so inviting. Some have full kitchens which works out nicely since this very well stocked grocer, Murphys, is just down the street. It was a surprising find in a town of a little over 300 souls. They have a hot bar too! Nice people abound in this area. The little store onsite is also well stocked. There are toasty bathrooms available and the showers, if needed, are coin operated. Fair warning: if you use starlink, there are a ton of trees! There is a "bark park". We visited all the cities/towns in the area including the absolutely adorable Ferndale! We highly recommend the beach in Trinidad. Just stunning with tons of soft sand. We recommend Emerald Forest Cabins & RV. read more

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This resort is amazing! The cabins are clean and well stocked, and the grounds are great! We recently had about 45 family members staying at the resort for our family reunion. Some had RVs, some rented cabins, and some were at tent sites. We held two events in Celebration Hall, used the communal fireplace and set up our lawn games next to the playground. The staff is so accommodating and friendly. read more

Emerald Forest Cabins & RV - Family Reunion 2025 - Campgrounds Near Me - Trinidad, California

**A Magical Stay in the Heart of the Redwoods** Our stay at Emerald Forest Cabins was really great. Nestled within its own private redwood forest, this retreat felt like a hidden gem--a perfect mix of tranquility and convenience. The towering trees surrounding the cabins created a peaceful, almost otherworldly atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind after exploring the breathtaking Redwood National Park, Lost Coast and State Parks. Olivia was exceptionally kind and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed for a seamless stay. The cabins were cozy, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed, blending rustic charm with modern comfort. We would have liked a little stronger heater but Olivia gave us an extra comforter so it worked out just fine. One of the unexpected highlights was how central the location was--just a short drive from some of the most iconic redwood groves, stunning coastal trails, and Avenue of the Giants. And after a long day of adventure, we loved that there were excellent dining options nearby, offering everything from pizza to seafood to charming cafés. We can't wait to return! read more

What an amazing site it is definitely a hidden gem. We made our first trip with our motorhome and it was an amazing staying. It was so peaceful and quiet. We stay in pull thru camp site #20. Staff was super helpful I called around 7 and kept getting disconnected due to service but Victoria was super helpful we got to campsite pretty late but it was not a problem. So glad they were open to help us other site closed at 5 and here they are open till 9. I am glad the other places were closed cause this place was perfect. I would definitely recommend this spot. read more

Quiet, clean, all sites are in the middle of a redwood forest. Site size adequate, a bit close together. We would stay there again.

I had a flat tire here and had to get a cabin. Was extremely comfortable and clean, in a beautiful grove of trees. Nice bed, nice shower, nice tv, pretty rough sheets, very nice deck. A bit expensive. read more

My family spent four days and three nights at the Emerald Forest in Trinidad. The electrical and water hook ups were satisfactory. However, our stay there was less than satisfactory. What was most upsetting was how loud our campsite was. There was lots of noise pollution from the 101 highway. They told us that it would be a little loud, but we were woken up multiple times throughout the night by big trucks. However, what was most upsetting was that The staff would not return money that was used for showering to the amount of $1.50 because the showers would not automatically turn on. Each shower is $.50 for five minutes. we alerted the staff that our quarters did not produce water on multiple showers and we were not reimbursed the money. They stated that they would turn it into maintenance. This to me is unsatisfactory because if your money is taken without you receiving a good in return, that is theft. The campsite is clean and well kept however, I would not recommend it if you are looking to have a peaceful and tranquil night sleep after a clean shower. read more

This place is amazing we stayed in a cabin we tried here because we could bring our dog with us and even he did not want to go I can't wait to go back it's in a perfect location not far from a few different beaches and stores and shops i can not say enough how amazing this place was perfect for kids as well lots to do for the hole family or just a great getaway for a couple as well read more

For the last couple of years, the Pandemic seemed to scare people in our lives from getting together for Thanksgiving... so instead of staying home, we decided to redo our "Thanksgiving in the Redwoods" that we enjoyed last year. With just a few weeks to spare, the delightful and compassionate souls at California State Parks decided to cancel our months old reservations at Patrick's Point State Park. In short, we were devastated, especially after having our El Capitan reservations cancelled by wildfire. Twice. Ever the optimist, Mrs. Picante jumped online to try to find a suitable replacement camping spot. She happened upon Emerald Forest, a privately owned camp spot just a few miles south of Patrick's Point, and still well within Trinidad proper. More importantly, still within day trip distance of redwoods, NorCal coast, and all the natural wonders for which we tow a trailer 700 miles north of our native SoCal. First of all, and maybe most importantly, the staff of this place is extremely nice. We had to make a couple of last-minute changes to our arrival and departure dates, and they were very accommodating. Secondly, the site has full hook ups, including electricity, water, cable TV, and sewer. Considering you have a better chance of finding a three legged ballerina then hook ups in a California state park, this was a bonus. Definitely added to our trip. Emerald Forest itself is privately on land hosting a stand of second growth redwoods, although there are some rather large trees. Nothing like the ancient old growth redwoods of yesteryore, but still very beautiful. Facility has indoor fully plumbed bathrooms and showers, gazebo, laundry facilities, And a front office that doubles as a convenience store of sorts. Just the essentials, but still pretty nice. The site also hosts cabins, ranging from two person deals to family size. Evidently, staying at a cabin includes hotel style linen service, cleaning, and the like. As for us, we enjoyed camping here in our 25 foot trailer. The camping sites were a little tight, and fairly close together, separated by a short fence and the hook up facilities, but no one seems to mind. One downfall if I had to be nitpicky is that our campsite was also right next to the Patrick's Point Dr. roadway, so there was definitely a little bit of automotive noise at certain times of the day, and a few people in the area really drive too fast. Then again, we've camped in lots of places with a lot more road and traffic noise. So it wasn't that big of a deal. Notably, there were no bear boxes or animal proof trash cans, and maybe they're not needed? After all, Emerald Forest is just a quarter mile or so from downtown Trinidad, and buffered from wilderness by the 101 freeway to some extent. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here, and the price was comparable to staying at the state park. That said, this privately owned facility provided a lot more flexibility for changes than any state park I've ever stayed at, and that makes a difference when push comes to shove. I definitely see us staying here again, and look forward to that opportunity. Thank you, Emerald Forest, for saving our Thanksgiving in the trees once again. read more

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If you want to experience multiple ways to enjoy Northern California this is your place. You can bring your RV, trailer, tent, or stay in a cabin. The location is ideal 5 minutes from the beach ( moonstone, luffenholtz, Trinidad bay), 20 minutes north are the redwoods and 20 minutes south are cute little towns (Eureka, Arcata, Ferndale, and Fortuna) Our cabin had a kitchen and all the essential cooking utensils- which worked out well because we ended up eating at home one night of our 3 night stay. The WiFi isn't the greatest so you need to take advantage of the surrounding beauty. We played cards on the patio. Also it was weird to be in such a damp area, towels don't dry as quickly as I'm used to but other than that it was so nice to enjoy cool temperatures in the sumner. The staff was friendly and helpful. We picked up additional coffee pods and shampoo in the office since they do not clean the rooms during your stay due to Covid protocols. read more

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This place is beautiful. My husband and I drove from SF to this beautiful place and it was very well maintained. Limited tent camping spaces and bathrooms are very clean! read more

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This was our first visit and we were blown away by the beauty of our campsite. We normally camp with an RV so this was my first tent camping experience and it was great. Tent campers are well spaced for privacy, facilities are well maintained and the staff was very professional and accommodating. We will definitely return! read more

A wonderful place. Old style camping in an off grid pattern for tents and RVs. Reasonably priced. Well maintained. A perfect sorta place for me. read more

Great place to stay in Trindad for a weekend getaway! We got one of the cabins and it was comfortable and had all of the amenities we could need. Great location to go hike the red woods or go to the beach for some tide pooling. Also nearby to a few good places to eat including the Trinidad bay eatery, and headies pizza. read more

What a beautiful campground filled with redwoods! It took a little effort to level our motorhome in site 98 but it was worth it. Electric, water & dump at the site along with a picnic table and fire pit. Across the way was the very clean bathrooms with showers. Friendly staff, nice onsite dog park and just a short drive from the cute town of Trinidad. read more

Emerald Forest Cabins & RV - Our motorhome in site 98 - Campgrounds Near Me - Trinidad, California

Emerald forest, cabins, and RV park is a gem in the Redwoods. Now it's nothing fancy but the little cabin I stayed in, was pretty close to perfect. A little kitchenette that was up-to-date and will kept, a woodburning stove that worked great, and it came with wood for two nights. The bathroom wasn't very nice condition and clean. The bed was nice. There was also a flatscreen TV, which I could not figure out how to use. It was a streaming TV and I could not get any channels on it but I wasn't there to watch TV I was there to hike the redwoods and the beaches. My last thought on the place they could provide a laundry bag, a plastic laundry bag that you could throw your dirty clothes in when you went home. Other than that I would recommend this place to my friends and family and I will probably be staying there again. read more

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This cut cabin was perfect for our needs. It felt like we were deep in the forest, but we not. It is close to town and many things to do near by. read more

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Used to be a nice place to stay. Now it costs you 50 cents for 5 min of shower and a minute of that is finding hot water. Used to have a laundry room, but no longer. You have to drive 20 minutes to McKinleyville to find a laundromat. Used to have cable TV, no longer. Now their internet service is with a company that you have to call to set up your smart tv. Used to be able to plug in your tv cable and get tv channels and wifi has so easy to log into. Now you have to call the company to hook you up. Or bring your Firestick or Roku with you. Very disappointed. Increased fees should be reduced for reduced amenities. Won't be back. read more

Beautiful, quiet location close to the beautiful town of Trinidad. Cabin was very comfortable and clean.

I am upset I have to make this review, and never actually believed I would have to. I have been camping here since 2009 and has always held a special place in my heart. It has seen a couple different owners throughout the years with some upgrades and some downgrades. The sewage has been an ongoing issue the whole time and they have never seemed to figure it out. If you plan to book a specific site, be ready to pay more. (I think an extra $10 per night?) The worst part, you aren't even guaranteed the spot you want. We have shown up multiple times to the unfortunate news that our site has been moved for miscellaneous reasons. (Mainly sewage) This is a huge bummer when coordinating trips with groups that would love to camp side by side. Over the years we have encountered some very rude staff, I have been made to feel like I am doing something wrong or that I am a burden to them while checking in or asking questions. I can say, this year the employees were nicer but we still had issues with majority of our group getting their campsites relocated during check in. The showers used to be included in the price of your stay, and now they are quarter operated without any changes to the cost of your site. The showers are clean and have hot water. They also used to have coin operated laundry machines and those are gone now too. I showed up with a toddler hoping I could do a load if I needed to just to find out they aren't accessible anymore. You cannot put a tent in a trailer site anymore. Large dumpsters are placed right next to a nice green patch of grass so you get to smell them while you play with your kids and dogs (as long as the sewage isn't leaking into it) I would suggest this campground to someone who is an inexperienced camper because it does provide the amenities of the flush toilets, showers, a small store, a park, trash cans, and a place to do your dishes, but at this point, it's our very last resort. read more

without question the best spots here are the tent sites and the small cabins. The RV sites are pretty small and bunched together....unless you're able to get one of the larger sites in the back. Unfortunately, those sites are right next to the freeway. All in all, a very cool and convenient place, set in a small wooded area right off the 101 freeway. They're also dog friendly, and provide a small, fenced in dog run area. Besides walking around with the dogs and checking out the less travelled and more-wooded areas reserved for tent campers, we found the highlight of this location to be the really nice private shower and restroom facilities with heated floors. Very much appreciated in the cool weather after a long road trip. read more

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Love this place. Staff out on the grounds are really amazing people. They are friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Hard workers. Only real problem was a very noisy fellow tent camper. They finally went to sleep around 12:30. Would appreciate if there was staff available to address this problem at night. read more

Emerald Forest Cabins & RV - Tent camping - Campgrounds Near Me - Trinidad, California

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My parents stayed here this week for three nights in their RV. The place was crowded and cramped. It had the feeling of a mobile home park rather than a campground. The RV sites were crammed in together like sardines. There is no privacy. They are quite seriously shoved one next to the other where you can see in windows and almost touch each other. My parents were pretty bummed as the photos made it seem like you had trees and distance between sites. Driving around the place you can see how village like it is. There are a ton of cabins bumper to bumper, all facing each other in a ring, RV's crammed in the middle.... if you are looking for community and fellowship with strangers on your trip, this might be a place for you, but if you are wanting privacy, the illusion of seclusion, and a quiet stay, keep driving. It was noisy with all the dogs and traffic. When my parents arrived they were about to cancel their reservation and look elsewhere as this was not what they were expecting, but before they could, they overhead the front desk person telling someone else that they don't issue refunds if you cancel. So, there went that. They made the most of it. The hook up amps weren't what they needed and it wasn't a relaxing stay, but we were out and about enough that they were really only bothered at night. read more

The rooms are comfy, the staff is so friendly, love the area it's close to everything. Always come back to emerald forest !

We stayed at Emerald Forest RV Park in Trinidad, CA the first week of May 2021. The personnel at the park were very friendly and unobtrusive. Initially, we had reserved a site with water and 30A service (no sewer) but decided we would rather have full hookups. The staff were happy to accommodate us. We chose Emerald Forest because we travel with our dogs, and Emerald Forest happily accommodated us. They provide a small but clean dog area for off leash time but our dogs were welcome throughout the park on leash. The park itself is beautiful with big trees and natural, lush landscaping. The bathing facilities are clean, secure and well maintained. Our RV site (#72) was one that backed to Hwy 101 and, while road noise was present during the day when the log trucks are running but it was unnoticeable at night. The only downside was our RV site (#72) was VERY un-level. Not so much that a well prepared camper couldn't correct with blocks but... That said, the other RV sites seemed reasonably flat. To be fair, we did change our reservation upon arrival. read more

Emerald Forest Cabins & RV - Emerald Forest RV Park site 72. - Campgrounds Near Me - Trinidad, California

If there were 6 star rating available this place would get it. Clean comfortable inviting individual stand alone cabins, cozy and new as far as I can tell. Nestled in the gorgeous redwoods the most picturesque cabins ever. Plenty of space outside for the kiddos to burn off their energy, come in take a hot shower have a cut of cocoa. This will be a constant on our travels North. Lynn & Tim aka The Wonderers read more

The park is beautiful and well kept, VERY CLEAN. We stayed in spot #93, a pullthrough, and it is very large, even with a 35'TT. Hookups all worked great and there are multiple Cable Channels. Both 30&50Amp service. Fire Pit and Bench were far enough away to not crowd the VERY large space and no smoke blowing into the trailer. Did not see alot of maintenance crew, but quite frankly, the park is very clean and maybe they are Ninja's who you never see? I give it a 4 because it is LOUD. Highway 101 was RIGHT behind us. Between about 7AM-7PM, there is a lot of traffic. It really slows down when the sun sets, so the nighttime is not too bad. We are going to look for another campground that is a bit quieter, but love Trinidad and the surrounding area. read more

Emerald Forest Cabins & RV - Big Camping Spots. Hwy 101 is right behind us though. - Campgrounds Near Me - Trinidad, California

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Been going here throughout my childhood. Peaceful, clean but kid friendly place. Will always go here