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So I split my trip to the Redwoods Coast into two parts. The first half I spent here in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The rest of the trip was spent in the northern area in Redwood National and State Parks. There is so much to do and see here. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is just under 52,000 acres and has more than 17,000 acres of old-growth redwoods. It is located 30 miles south of Eureka (where I flew in). In the early 1900's, a Save the Redwoods league was formed to save these amazing trees from being cut down. Because of the efforts of these people, outdoor enthusiasts and national park junkies like myself can enjoy visiting these places. The most popular thing to do here is drive the 32 mile Avenue of the Giants scenic drive. It runs parallel to Highway 101 and passes through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Eel River also passes thought the park. If you are doing the Avenue of the Giants drive, you can grab a map at the entrance or do the audio tour. There are tons of massive trees, hiking trails, and a visitor center to see along the way. Founders Grove and Rockefeller Forest are inside the park as well. Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center is at the heart of the park and is a great way to learn about the area. There are exhibits with educational material, maps of the park, and park rangers on hand to answer questions. There is also a gift shop and bathrooms. Wi-Fi can be a little spotty in this area, so grab a paper map just in case. Highlights for me were Founders Grove and Rockefeller Forest. Founders Grove is a half mile nature walk that is dedicated to the Save the Redwoods League people. It has some very large trees like Founder's Tree (346 feet tall) and the Dyerville Giant (370 feet tall before it fell). I had such a nice time exploring and photographing this area. Rockefeller Forest is a 10,000 acre area with lots of old-growth redwoods. Giant Tree, Tall Tree, and Flat Iron Tree are all located in Rockefeller Forest. Shrine Drive Thru Trees is a popular spot where you can drive your car through a hollowed-out tree trunk. It's toward the bottom of the park in Myers Flat. I personally found it to more of a tourist trap. If you are going to visit Humboldt Redwoods State Park, start early and give yourself a whole day to explore it. Have a plan of attack of what you want to see and map it out beforehand. I spent a whole day here and was able to see quite a bit. But I did miss a few things because I ran out of time. What an amazing place!
The Visitors Center This is a great place to stop if you need to use the restroom or take your dogs out to potty. Restrooms are clean and are all private locking bathrooms. The visitors center itself has a museum plus gift shop with books, t-shirts, stickers, magnets, etc. There's plenty of parking available and this is stop #3 on the Avenue of the Giant's auto tour. Would definitely recommend.
You won't want to miss your opportunity to see The Giant Tree in person. It is pretty amazing. The Giant Tree was once known as The Big Tree until a tree was discovered that was bigger than it. To get to the Giant Tree and Flatiron Tree you'll first have to climb up on a fallen redwood tree that now serves as a bridge. The Tall tree is to the right of the parking lot and it was once the tallest tree in the world ( it is 366.5 feet).
With a name like Avenue of the Giants, I expected more from this scenic drive through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. This 32-mile detour that snakes along Hwy 101 thankfully has multiple entrance and exit points which we utilized. Because the scenery quickly became repetitive, we only drove the most northern 11 miles. Our one stop was at the 346-foot-tall Founders Tree. When approaching the tree, two young women tourists remarked, "Well, it's a big tree." because it was just another of many they had already seen before. We too had our share of big trees - just coming from Redwood National Park which had comparable sized trees but a lusher floor covering because it is closer to the coast. We only walked to the Founders Tree but the trails extend further (see pic). I like big trees but prefer the sequoia redwoods with more character and varied uniqueness. Also, when standing at the base of a 350' tall coast redwood versus a 300' sequoia redwood, the height seems the same given the perspective. But standing next to the base of a 40' circumference coast versus a 60' circumference sequoia, the difference is obvious. Although the ground around a coast redwood is soft, the ground flanking a sequoia is so surreally soft that it is somewhat bouncy. Granted, the Avenue of the Giants was more scenic than Hwy 101 and, if not driving between Eureka and Crescent City where the forests are lusher, this is a quick and easy substitution along 101 to walk through a redwood forest.
Magnificent and magical experience. Starting at the beginning of the Avenue of Giants just outside Garberville, you will drive through redwoods for miles before entering the park. Stop at turn offs and walk into the forest. Feel your significance among the ancient. The visitor center is not to be missed. They have exhibits to answer everything. The Founders Grove is a short drive. Don't miss the loop trail My pics try to convey the feeling
We love exploring the Redwoods. Our 4 kids range in age 1 - 12. There is plenty to keep them all engaged. There is limited cell service in certain areas, so a paper map may be a good idea. Also take snacks with you and plenty of water. Enjoy the area, take pictures, walk on fallen logs (stay on the trails). It is cooler most of the year so you will need a light jacket and some sturdy shoes/boots.
Drove the length of Redwood Highway & got off at the Avenue of the Giants. The redwoods were enormous, They provided so much shade it looked like dusk. Beautiful and majestic. The park was well-maintained with restrooms and garbage receptacle.
This is truly one of the gems of the California State park system. And the fact that the redwoods are so rare in the world makes this large park so incredible. Any viewpoint is worth a Sierra Club calendar photo! For anyone traveling along the 101, and you don't have much time, please just drive the Avenue of the Giants (at 35 mph) and you will be mesmerized by Mother Nature's beautiful redwood trees.
Words cannot describe the true beauty of this wondrous park. You can quote me on this when I say that I have never seen so many beautiful redwood trees in my entire life! This has easily become one of my most memorable hikes. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a large park centered about 30 miles outside of Eureka that spans over 50,000 acres and contains some of the largest and oldest Redwood Trees on the Northern Coast. If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to be an ant, just stand next to one of those giant redwood trees! Many of these redwood trees stand well over 300 feet tall and can have a circumference of up to 40 feet wide. Talk about "giant"! Can you imagine seeing one of those things falling down? Well, you probably won't be witnessing that anytime soon. However, you will get to see many fallen trees with massive tree trunks and humongous openings. The most enjoyable part is being able to walk on these giant trees! Many of them lie on the ground and have formed a path along many of the popular trails. Speaking of trails; there are so many of them! You could easily spend hours and even days roaming around this gorgeous park! Although this is categorized as a "hiking" trail, many of the trails offer minimal incline. This is not really a park for hardcore hikers looking to climb hills, but rather an exciting journey through the woods. The main attraction here is the forest, and boy do you get lots of it! It's still a great way to get a workout in! I easily spent 3 hours here with my group just walking the trails and exploring the park. Deer run amuck here! It's so fun to see them up close and personal. I was able to snap a video and even a photos of some of the deer that I crossed paths with on the trails. Even on a hot day, the shade from the giant trees will keep you cool as you roam through the forest. It got to about 100 degrees while we were there, but we didn't really feel the heat until we left. The entire path is shaded which makes it so much more enjoyable! There are several creeks, many of which I saw kids and adults playing in. It's a great place to have a picnic or just to dip your feet in the water. I will warn that the 4 mile stretch of the road that you'll have to take down there is TERRIBLE! There are so many potholes and the road is extremely uneven! If your car is not up for it, I wouldn't take it to this park. You will have to drive extremely slow! This road is known as Bull Creek Flats road, and I believe that it's the only road that will take you into this part of the park. Once you arrive, you'll see a parking lot to your left and you can park here for free. There also a second parking lot a half mile down if the first one gets filled up. If you are looking for a beautiful adventure through the most gorgeous redwood forest, I would highly recommend it!
I hope to do justice to this park with my 600th Yelp review. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the largest contiguous old growth Redwood grove in the world. Granted Sequoia only grow in two locations and there is only 4-5% of old growth groves left but this place becomes ever more magnanimous when looking at those stats. What also makes this park truly spectacular is the arduous task of getting there. There is no easy way around the fact that you have to drive countless miles on exceedingly windy roads, albeit with some immensely gorgeous scenery, to get here. The Eel river forks its way through the park and there are countless magazine photo worth opportunities from the road. If you do choose to visit do yourself a favor and ensure you sequester enough time for these two things: drive through the Avenue of the Giants, and also drive down Mattole Rd into Bull Creek for some hiking. We have John D Rockefeller Jr and his philanthropic efforts to thank as he and his family were the major driving force behind the preservation of this park. Seeing these giants in photos is one thing to but truly witness their grandeur in person is an experience one will never forget.
Gorgeous State Park! It is the 3rd largest State Park in California with over 53,000 acres. If you want to see old growth massively tall Redwood trees, then Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a perfect spot to see them. Highly recommend driving along the 32 mile drive of the Avenue of the Giants. There are many groves to stop at, hike, and admire these incredible Redwoods! Enjoy!!
17 hours ago
What a super inspiring summer vacation I had here. Look, I love forests of all shapes and sizes but when you get here and get into the Coastal Redwoods... well, that's a forest of an entirely different caliber. Or rather, caliper. These things are huge! There are a lot of sections of this and we got to most of them. We loved the hiking along Prairie Creek(and we did, indeed, see the Elk). We stayed at Elk Prairie Campground which was incredible, dark, and deep into the forest but had a river and bridge nearby for good wandering. Don't sleep on the Ranger programs, we had a good one about fire management that was very enlightening, no pun intended. If you're there at the right time of year, you'll catch the rhododendron in bloom, but there are lots of other flowers and things happening at all times so there's really no bad time to visit. Don't get too stuck on seeing the most famous spots (like The Big Tree) because there's so much to see and some of my favorite areas were the lesser known hikes or just side quests like the nearby Sue-Meg State Park where I got to work on hollowing out a canoe or exploring the coast. read more
This visitor center has some informative displays about the history of the redwood forest. The staff there were all friendly and helpful in recommending some hikes and things to see. We walked the little nature trail across the road. It was a fairly flat, well-travelled trail with gorgeous scenery amongst the trees. read more
I visited Humboldt State Park on the first weekend of Spring, and spent most of my visit on the North Bull Creek Trail (8 miles round trip). My destination was the Tall Tree, and I passed miles of banana slugs, moss, lichen, spring wildflowers, and the refreshing surge of Bull Creek with its turquoise hues. The park was far from crowded, and I was pleasantly surprised to see Park Staff tending the maintenance needs (weed abatement). I felt safe & incredibly relaxed on the trail. There are over 100 miles of trail in this park and plenty of river access, providing something for everyone. If you only drive through the Avenue of the Giants, it will be time well spent in this gorgeous paradise. read more
5 months ago
So I split my trip to the Redwoods Coast into two parts. The first half I spent here in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The rest of the trip was spent in the northern area in Redwood National and State Parks. There is so much to do and see here. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is just under 52,000 acres and has more than 17,000 acres of old-growth redwoods. It is located 30 miles south of Eureka (where I flew in). In the early 1900's, a Save the Redwoods league was formed to save these amazing trees from being cut down. Because of the efforts of these people, outdoor enthusiasts and national park junkies like myself can enjoy visiting these places. The most popular thing to do here is drive the 32 mile Avenue of the Giants scenic drive. It runs parallel to Highway 101 and passes through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Eel River also passes thought the park. If you are doing the Avenue of the Giants drive, you can grab a map at the entrance or do the audio tour. There are tons of massive trees, hiking trails, and a visitor center to see along the way. Founders Grove and Rockefeller Forest are inside the park as well. Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center is at the heart of the park and is a great way to learn about the area. There are exhibits with educational material, maps of the park, and park rangers on hand to answer questions. There is also a gift shop and bathrooms. Wi-Fi can be a little spotty in this area, so grab a paper map just in case. Highlights for me were Founders Grove and Rockefeller Forest. Founders Grove is a half mile nature walk that is dedicated to the Save the Redwoods League people. It has some very large trees like Founder's Tree (346 feet tall) and the Dyerville Giant (370 feet tall before it fell). I had such a nice time exploring and photographing this area. Rockefeller Forest is a 10,000 acre area with lots of old-growth redwoods. Giant Tree, Tall Tree, and Flat Iron Tree are all located in Rockefeller Forest. Shrine Drive Thru Trees is a popular spot where you can drive your car through a hollowed-out tree trunk. It's toward the bottom of the park in Myers Flat. I personally found it to more of a tourist trap. If you are going to visit Humboldt Redwoods State Park, start early and give yourself a whole day to explore it. Have a plan of attack of what you want to see and map it out beforehand. I spent a whole day here and was able to see quite a bit. But I did miss a few things because I ran out of time. What an amazing place! read more
2 years ago
The Visitors Center This is a great place to stop if you need to use the restroom or take your dogs out to potty. Restrooms are clean and are all private locking bathrooms. The visitors center itself has a museum plus gift shop with books, t-shirts, stickers, magnets, etc. There's plenty of parking available and this is stop #3 on the Avenue of the Giant's auto tour. Would definitely recommend. read more
6 years ago
You won't want to miss your opportunity to see The Giant Tree in person. It is pretty amazing. The Giant Tree was once known as The Big Tree until a tree was discovered that was bigger than it. To get to the Giant Tree and Flatiron Tree you'll first have to climb up on a fallen redwood tree that now serves as a bridge. The Tall tree is to the right of the parking lot and it was once the tallest tree in the world ( it is 366.5 feet). read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
With a name like Avenue of the Giants, I expected more from this scenic drive through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. This 32-mile detour that snakes along Hwy 101 thankfully has multiple entrance and exit points which we utilized. Because the scenery quickly became repetitive, we only drove the most northern 11 miles. Our one stop was at the 346-foot-tall Founders Tree. When approaching the tree, two young women tourists remarked, "Well, it's a big tree." because it was just another of many they had already seen before. We too had our share of big trees - just coming from Redwood National Park which had comparable sized trees but a lusher floor covering because it is closer to the coast. We only walked to the Founders Tree but the trails extend further (see pic). I like big trees but prefer the sequoia redwoods with more character and varied uniqueness. Also, when standing at the base of a 350' tall coast redwood versus a 300' sequoia redwood, the height seems the same given the perspective. But standing next to the base of a 40' circumference coast versus a 60' circumference sequoia, the difference is obvious. Although the ground around a coast redwood is soft, the ground flanking a sequoia is so surreally soft that it is somewhat bouncy. Granted, the Avenue of the Giants was more scenic than Hwy 101 and, if not driving between Eureka and Crescent City where the forests are lusher, this is a quick and easy substitution along 101 to walk through a redwood forest. read more
Magnificent and magical experience. Starting at the beginning of the Avenue of Giants just outside Garberville, you will drive through redwoods for miles before entering the park. Stop at turn offs and walk into the forest. Feel your significance among the ancient. The visitor center is not to be missed. They have exhibits to answer everything. The Founders Grove is a short drive. Don't miss the loop trail My pics try to convey the feeling read more
4 years ago
We love exploring the Redwoods. Our 4 kids range in age 1 - 12. There is plenty to keep them all engaged. There is limited cell service in certain areas, so a paper map may be a good idea. Also take snacks with you and plenty of water. Enjoy the area, take pictures, walk on fallen logs (stay on the trails). It is cooler most of the year so you will need a light jacket and some sturdy shoes/boots. read more
Drove the length of Redwood Highway & got off at the Avenue of the Giants. The redwoods were enormous, They provided so much shade it looked like dusk. Beautiful and majestic. The park was well-maintained with restrooms and garbage receptacle. read more
5 years ago
This is truly one of the gems of the California State park system. And the fact that the redwoods are so rare in the world makes this large park so incredible. Any viewpoint is worth a Sierra Club calendar photo! For anyone traveling along the 101, and you don't have much time, please just drive the Avenue of the Giants (at 35 mph) and you will be mesmerized by Mother Nature's beautiful redwood trees. read more
Words cannot describe the true beauty of this wondrous park. You can quote me on this when I say that I have never seen so many beautiful redwood trees in my entire life! This has easily become one of my most memorable hikes. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a large park centered about 30 miles outside of Eureka that spans over 50,000 acres and contains some of the largest and oldest Redwood Trees on the Northern Coast. If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to be an ant, just stand next to one of those giant redwood trees! Many of these redwood trees stand well over 300 feet tall and can have a circumference of up to 40 feet wide. Talk about "giant"! Can you imagine seeing one of those things falling down? Well, you probably won't be witnessing that anytime soon. However, you will get to see many fallen trees with massive tree trunks and humongous openings. The most enjoyable part is being able to walk on these giant trees! Many of them lie on the ground and have formed a path along many of the popular trails. Speaking of trails; there are so many of them! You could easily spend hours and even days roaming around this gorgeous park! Although this is categorized as a "hiking" trail, many of the trails offer minimal incline. This is not really a park for hardcore hikers looking to climb hills, but rather an exciting journey through the woods. The main attraction here is the forest, and boy do you get lots of it! It's still a great way to get a workout in! I easily spent 3 hours here with my group just walking the trails and exploring the park. Deer run amuck here! It's so fun to see them up close and personal. I was able to snap a video and even a photos of some of the deer that I crossed paths with on the trails. Even on a hot day, the shade from the giant trees will keep you cool as you roam through the forest. It got to about 100 degrees while we were there, but we didn't really feel the heat until we left. The entire path is shaded which makes it so much more enjoyable! There are several creeks, many of which I saw kids and adults playing in. It's a great place to have a picnic or just to dip your feet in the water. I will warn that the 4 mile stretch of the road that you'll have to take down there is TERRIBLE! There are so many potholes and the road is extremely uneven! If your car is not up for it, I wouldn't take it to this park. You will have to drive extremely slow! This road is known as Bull Creek Flats road, and I believe that it's the only road that will take you into this part of the park. Once you arrive, you'll see a parking lot to your left and you can park here for free. There also a second parking lot a half mile down if the first one gets filled up. If you are looking for a beautiful adventure through the most gorgeous redwood forest, I would highly recommend it! read more
3 years ago
I hope to do justice to this park with my 600th Yelp review. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the largest contiguous old growth Redwood grove in the world. Granted Sequoia only grow in two locations and there is only 4-5% of old growth groves left but this place becomes ever more magnanimous when looking at those stats. What also makes this park truly spectacular is the arduous task of getting there. There is no easy way around the fact that you have to drive countless miles on exceedingly windy roads, albeit with some immensely gorgeous scenery, to get here. The Eel river forks its way through the park and there are countless magazine photo worth opportunities from the road. If you do choose to visit do yourself a favor and ensure you sequester enough time for these two things: drive through the Avenue of the Giants, and also drive down Mattole Rd into Bull Creek for some hiking. We have John D Rockefeller Jr and his philanthropic efforts to thank as he and his family were the major driving force behind the preservation of this park. Seeing these giants in photos is one thing to but truly witness their grandeur in person is an experience one will never forget. read more
7 years ago
Gorgeous State Park! It is the 3rd largest State Park in California with over 53,000 acres. If you want to see old growth massively tall Redwood trees, then Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a perfect spot to see them. Highly recommend driving along the 32 mile drive of the Avenue of the Giants. There are many groves to stop at, hike, and admire these incredible Redwoods! Enjoy!! read more
My first exposure to Redwood trees was in Humboldt Redwoods State Park! I was unaware of this State Park and the "Avenue of the Giants." I found out about it during the short flight from SFO to Arcata-Eureka Airport. The gentleman sitting next to me on the flight highly recommended visiting the area. I was stunned by the size and beauty of the trees. They are magnificent! It took my breath away to see and experience these majestic and ancient trees. It was a bright sunny day once I got out of the fog/mist bank that envelopes the Arcata area. The temperature went from 62 in Arcata - to as high as 84 when I got down to Miranda, CA. It was interesting, as soon as I got into the Redwoods, it was like almost like being out at dusk - not a lot of sunlight makes it down to the forest floor! Beautiful! #HumboldtRedwoodsStatePark read more
6 years ago
The best of the best regarding being up close and personal to Redwoods. We live near Muir Woods and this place is just amazing!! (Just be sure to watch out for poison oak! "Leaves of three, let them be"!!) read more
This spot was so beautiful. Have you ever wanted to feel like a fairy for a day? Well, after two different vacations I have now seen all the red wood groves in California. My husband and I decided to travel to California to see the Pacific Coast on Hwy. 1. I am very impressed with the amount of people involved with preserving the trees. The forest rangers were friendly and well informed on the area. The drive through the groove was on smooth black top road. Watch out for the photographers set up along the road. These trees will make you feel very small. read more
This State Park area holds some of the best Redwood old growth on the continent. There are several old beauties well over the 300' mark in this area. You realize just how small you really are standing under these amazing living behemoths. The Avenue of the Giants, Founders Grove and Giant Tree can all be visited while in the area, Giant Tree tops out at over 360' and is wider across at its base than most homes. Park, get out and take the brief walk (5 minutes) back into the forest from the parking area and you will walk through groves of trees that mere words can truly not describe. The ferns at the bases of these multi century old trees are often taller then you are. The avenue is a driving auto tour that parallels the 101 - weaving in and around these magnificent trees, there are several places along to route in which you can stop, get out and view. You can enter and exit the avenue in a couple off place along the route to reach the 101 again. Everyone should drive the Avenue of the Giants at least once in their lives. Founders Grove holds some of the most amazing Redwoods in the entire area, and has the easiest access of all to the trees from the highway. The fell Dyerville Giant can be viewed here as well - this huge specimen laying a football fields length across the forest floor. The best time to visit - early in the morning before the traffic picks up and during the off season - Winter months - where these amazing trees shoot skyward out of an unusually dense and beautiful layer of redwood sorrel that looks a lot like a plush carpet; the sorrel is in turn covered with a sparse layer of ferns - the winter time always seems peaceful by comparison and my favorite time to be in the big trees. Despite often daily fog, the summer months can be unusually hot and dry for a north coast redwood forest, and the grove can become somewhat dry and lack luster by the end of late summer, visit in the off season if you can. This is a great State Park area with lots of places to pull off and get out into these amazing old growth trees. Well worth the effort to get to and one of the things that makes the California north coast behind the Redwood Curtain the wonderful and special place that it is... there are redwoods and then there is the Humboldt Redwoods in a league all by themselves. A Solid 5 Stars 00211 read more
4 years ago
Be prepared to be humbled at Humboldt. The trees know more than we do about this universe. The Skinner's (Andy and Tanna) Colorado Springs, CO April 2022 read more
The drive through this park on the Avenue of the Giants was breathtaking! We stopped at the visitors center and walked across the street to the Gould Grove Nature Loop Trail for a short hike. The location right off of Highway 101 is easy to reach with many places to pull over for pics or a walk in the park. Don't miss the chance to visit! read more
8 years ago
This gem of a state park abuts Avenue of the Giants with the visitor center located right on the scenic byway. You can actually drive through it on your way down the avenue and make some stops to scenic groves without actually having to embark on a longer hike, making the giant redwoods accessible for all. I'd love to come back for a longer hike but still managed to stop at the Founder' Grove and the Rockefeller Grove loop-each only around 1/2 mile. I've written a separate review for the Founders Grove which is quite popular (enough to have its own listing anyway...) As for the Rockefeller Grove, you can embark on longer hikes from here but for a short stop, it's still a worthwhile jaunt through the main grove. Get directions from the Visitors Center to this trailhead or others. They are great at providing guidance on hikes that meet your fitness levels and time available. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the park. Beautiful example of old growth giant redwoods and I'm sure that longer, more magical hikes abound. read more
6 years ago
We drove the stretch of scenic highway Avenue of the Giants, and these huge trees earn that title. We hiked each grove, each less than a mile. Even as an experienced hiker, I was taken aback by the beauty of this forest. My favorite grove has to be Founders Grove. This is just one of those experiences where the pictures don't even do it justice. Just go do it. You won't be sorry. read more
7 years ago
Unreal place. It really feels like you've stepped into another world with this park. The trees are so huge and you're surrounded by lush greenery. I was waiting for big foot to step out at any moment lol read more
13 years ago
15 years ago
We camped in Humboldt Redwoods State Park this past weekend (Memorial 2011) and had a terrific time. We stayed in the Burlington campground with another family and it was a pretty tight campground, with not a lot of room on each site, but we managed to fit well enough. We were right next to other campsites and campers, though, so if you're looking for real seclusion, this may not be the best campground in the park for you. It's great, however, if you have kids and they want to run around with other kids. The park itself is majestic and beautiful. Really, there are no more enormous trees on Earth, so even standing by the campfire and just gazing up, it's an amazing feeling that gives you some perspective on time and space and our place in this world. The Visitor's Center for the park is located right next to the Burlington campground, so it was nice that there were ranger-led events and info about the forest nearby to learn. Most sites are shady, which is great for hotter summer days, but can be chilly even during the daytime on cooler days. Bring layers! Each site has its own picnic table, bear cabinet for food, fire pit with half grill/grate to cook food, parking spot(s), and level ground for tents. They sell wood at the front for $7 for like 10 pieces and they provide wheel barrels to haul it back to your site. Parking is free for one vehicle but an additional $8 per night if you have more than one car coming. Bring quarters for the showers. They were clean, but lukewarm. No hand dryers in the bathrooms on the campground, which is a pain if you have wet hair, but the bathrooms by the visitor's center DO have dryers, so we showered and walked over there to dry our hair since it was quite chilly in the evening. Dogs are permitted in the campground but aren't allowed on many of the wooded trails in the groves, so be aware if you plan to have your pet with you. As for the park itself, directly across from the campground is a lovely grove and loop walk in old-growth trees. From there, you can also walk to the Eel River which has some beach areas and a foot-bridge to cross to the other side for walking to the Rockefeller grove (largest old-growth Redwoods in the world). The Founders' Grove, which is a little up the road from the campground, has some of the biggest trees in the park and has a nice, easy loop walk. On the other side of the road from the Founder's Grove, is a really great beach area along the Eel River (nicer than the one across from the campground and more secluded). Sandy beach, rather than gravel, but no on-site amenities like bathrooms or fire pits. We spent the whole day down by the water in the sun, playing in the sand, fishing, and swimming. It was fantastic, particularly because you're surrounded by the Redwoods and looking across the river at the Rockefeller grove. It was spectacular. Lastly, the drive along the Avenue of Giants is one of the best ever, so I'd recommend hopping off the 101 and driving along that for at least 10 miles to get a feel for these majestic trees. Myers Flat has the drive-thru tree nearest the campgrounds (about 4 miles south of Burlington) and the closest market to stock up on supplies and food you may have forgotten. Have fun! We'll definitely be coming back. read more
9 years ago
I don't know how to start a review of my new favorite (running) trail! WWWOOOOOOOWWWWW to this park! We looked up several Redwood trails and went to the 10 mile course with the best rating. Well deserved! We did the Bull Creek and Big Trees trails. It was so pretty and the footing so great that we could have ran all day. The "run" ended up being a looong WOW RUN and taking extra long time because of the photo shoots, headstands, checking out special trees, climbing on logs, etc. When you go there, be kind to everyone, don't listen to music, instead, hear and feel the trees, imagine the stories they know, hug them, look up, smile! This place is a privilege, appreciate it. Who isn't happy there certainly doesn't deserve its magic. read more
12 years ago
This review is for the park and Albee Creek Campground. We stayed there during the July 4th weekend and stayed for a night. Reached the campsite around 3PM. It was easy enough to find after we got off the 101 and headed on the Bull creek flats road. Directions were very clear. Once we reached the campsite, we dropped our stuff and headed for a 7 mile hike on the north bull creek trail. The trail follows the road closely and meanders through some of the tallest redwood trees in north america (especially in the Rockefeller grove). My only quibble here is that the trail gets back on the road every now and then which is not ideal. The campsite itself was stellar. The site was clean and well shaded. We were able to buy firewood right there. They had coin operated hot showers (actually hot) which were very clean. The best part was even though it was the long weekend, it was very quiet. We hardly heard a peep after 9PM. And the meadow near the entrance is a great spot to watch the stars. Overall, it is my new favorite campground in America (at least among the 15+ Natl and State parks that I have been to). read more
17 years ago
I loved this place! It was so beautiful and a great place to get away and relax. The camgrounds ( I stayed at Burlington) were very nice. Each came with a campfire pit and picnic table. They also had VERY clean showers and bathrooms. I was very surprised. Plus they had big trash bins to throw away or recycle your trash. The only annoying thing were the birds. If you left any food out, they would flock around your campsite. So make sure to put your food away after you are done. Also, there's a lot of poison oak everywhere. Make sure you know how to recognize it. Mosquitos - I was surprised, only got bit once. We bought repellent and used it. There's plenty of them around, but if you wear repellent you'll be fine. I love this place and can't wait to go back again. read more
10 years ago
One of the most beautiful state parks in Northern California. My family and I stayed at the Burlington Camp for 4 nights. Burlington Camp is an excellent campground choice as it is right next to Avenue of the Giants and it is also in very close proximity to many beautiful trails. I recommend going to the Big Tree Area on Mattole Rd, Founders Grove trail, Rockefeller trail, and the trail right across the park visitor center (there's a path that takes you to a creek). Would definitely come back again! read more
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