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4.1 (391 reviews)
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Amelia M.

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!

Redwoods national park, 30 minutes from the cabins.
Ryan Z.

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!

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Shana S.

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.

Ben A.

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.

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Ateh M.

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!

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Debbie N.

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.

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

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One of our favorite spots. We visit frequently and have never missed enjoying every moment

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

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

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

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Outstanding camping location in Trinidad in Northern California and be in the beautiful area of the Redwoods National Forest.

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