What a stunning state park! I was headed up to Eureka and had actually never heard of this park…read more(being an Angeleno) when I decided to stop in. There is so much to see and do here! First of all, the scencery is absolutely stunning. It's pretty easy to drive through the park and pop out at scenic spots for a view of the ocean (such as Wedding Rock, so named as a beautiful spot for a wedding). There's also wonderful hiking, including the Rim Trail and the path down to Agate Beach. Also... beachcombing camping learning about the history of the area at the Visitor Center biking nature photography and much more! There is an entrance fee; however, if you avail yourself of the California State Park Library Pass, it's free! Either way, definitely worth a vist.

Spectacular view for a girl from LA…read more I planned a roadtrip to visit all the gloomy coastal cities up north and this park beach truly delivered. It is nothing like the beaches in SoCal which is everything that I wanted to experience. I enjoyed how cool the weather was and the smells of the clean, crisp air. It was just under $10 to visit for the day and we spent about an hour solely taking in the views. Overall, highly recommend if you are in this neck of the woods.

I thought for sure I did my review here, but I guess I didn't and I've got some good pictures too,…read moreso 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!

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

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.

Absolutely wonderful way to experience the Redwoods firsthand. No need to drive the whole avenue;…read moreyou can pop off the 101, drive up Avenue of the Giants for a bit, and then pop back on the 101 to resume your trip. That's exactly what I did and it worked out great. You can slow down and experience the Redwoods close up, rather than whizzing by on the highway. No fee! Don't miss it!

Gold Bluffs Beach and Campground in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is a remote beach in northern…read moreHumboldt County. I personally love how secluded this beach is that stretches out for miles. This beach is great for walking along the shoreline and/or enjoying a picnic at. In order to get here you will have to drive on a somewhat twisty road for about 6 miles. It is right next to Fern Canyon so I love visiting both at the same time due to the close proximity to one another. There are unique hikes in Fern Canyon due to the fern-covered walls you can walk through. This is such a beautiful area. I have not used the campground and only visited the beach so I can't speak to the campground aspect of this area. It is very peaceful and serene and a place where you can often spot elk.

Gold Bluffs Beach extends for 10 miles along the Humboldt County coast in Prairie Creek Redwoods…read moreState Park. It requires a day use permit to enter because of the volume of visitors that come here. Mostly because popular Fern Canyon is next to it. Gold Bluffs has a campground with 26 sites. Permits are not required if you have camping reservations. To reach Gold Bluffs Beach, you have to drive on a 6 mile windy dirt road called Davison Rd that you can access near the Elk Meadow picnic area. Trailers are not allowed on Davison Road. Visitors will need to pay the day-use fee, or show their federal pass or CA state park passes at the Gold Bluffs Beach entrance station. You can also hike the 11-mile James Irvine loop trail from Prairie Creek Visitor Center. No permit is required if you are hiking. Gold Bluffs Beach was named after a gold discovery in the 1850's that attracted some interest by miners. If you are going to come here, make sure you check out nearby Fern Canyon. It is a must-see! The 1,200 mile California Coastal Trail runs through Gold Bluffs. After hiking Fern Canyon, I walked over to the coast of Gold Bluff to walk in the water and soak in the sun.

Beautiful scenery…read more There are so many different areas to go and see. All in different cities. The Redwood National Forest spans over a great distance. I drove from San Francisco. To see everything, I had to stay in a hotel overnight. With the exception of driving through carved out tress, all the sites are free. Driving through trees was $15 at each of the 3 sites I visited. There are several rest stop areas while driving to and from there.

Like so many people have told me, hiking through the Redwoods cannot be described but rather…read moreexperienced. I got to experience this for myself, as my husband and I are on a road trip from LA to NorCal and beyond for a combo work trip for him, and 50th bday spent in nature for me. We stopped in to the Thomas Kuchel Visitor Center and spoke with a friendly park ranger that gave us a map and suggested a hike for us. We stopped in another visitor center (Prairie Creek), where we spoke with another friendly ranger that gave us the more rugged option of said hike. The hike was absolutely beautiful, with Redwoods that go up, up, up. And all around the ground level are so many types of fern, lichen, moss, mushrooms, and other dense forest growth. We did a 3.5 mile hike, which was a great work out, and so scenic. But, my words will do it no justice. Go for yourself and experience it. And remember, leave no trace and pack it in pack it out. Long Live our National Parks!!!

This is a great location with full hook ups, and even some pull through spots; also has laundry…read morefacility. Johnny is extremely helpful; will meet you upon arrival and help get you situated. There's a restaurant for breakfast/lunch within a couple of minutes walk. A nice walking trail near the ocean is right across the street. Very quiet spot at night, too.

While heading up to Oregon, we passed through Eureka and needed a last-minute spot for our RV--with…read morethree kids and two dogs in tow. I called Johnny's and was immediately greeted by an upbeat, friendly voice--Johnny himself! He quickly put me at ease and let me know he had availability--and not just any spot, but one that was facing the beach. Within two minutes, our reservation was set, and less than 15 minutes later when we arrived, he welcomed us with a big smile. Johnny truly went above and beyond. He shared a bit of the property's history during check-in and even met us at our site to help guide our RV into place. The next morning, we enjoyed a peaceful walk along the beach with our dogs--such a beautiful and relaxing experience. If you're passing through, definitely make this a stop--you won't regret it!

Perfect beach day spot, especially with dogs. Lots of little coves and shallow water areas that…read moremake it easy for them to play safely.

This is an amazing beach in Trinidad. It is dog friendly so you can bring your four legged friends…read morehere as well. You will see dogs running around and having the time of their lives The parking area can fill up at certain times of the year (the busier season), although usually has room for everyone. It's a very short walk from the parking lot to the beach. It's better to come during low tide. It has beautiful views and is very peaceful. Moonstone Grill, a restaurant just up the hill, opens for dinner. They have amazing food and incredible sunset views overlooking the ocean!

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.

Cons; there are a few cons. 1. The camp host nowhere to be…read morefound, no sign, no answering of phones.. 2. The long term/ permanent RV's in the back of the site were creepy broken windows and looked abandoned, along with the broken down Xterra by the bathrooms. 3. Cob webs all over inside the Cabin. I mean just a quick vacuum with an extension and poof they would be gone.. 4. The office not open.. ever! They have firewood for sale. We just can't buy it.. bring your own or drive somewhere else, we went to Safeway. They have golf clubs for the miniature golf course but you can't get them they are locked in the office.. bring your own (?) 5. Three other guests came up to us and asked us where the host was? Because they had issues.. asked Why the office was closed. We also witnessed a Mercedes camper van come in really late parked woke up really super early and left probably without paying.. lol probably avoidable if the office was occupied.. 8. That F ING rooster..( not at the campground so not their fault but close enough to be more then annoying .. F that Rooster!!! Pros: 1. Isolated and very peaceful at night. Not in the morning 5am... that rooster all day!! ALL DAY!!!!! 2. Very Clean and stocked bathrooms, hot water and comfortable room temperature. 3. Washer's and dryer's available easy tap to pay. No physical $. 4. Nice place for families with kids, playgrounds and activities. 5. Close to both eureka and Arcata. 6. Comfortable beds. 7. Comfortable porch swings. 8. The one worker we saw was very kind. He was cleaning cabins and stocking..very respectful and mindful of guests. 9. Clean Pool/ hot tub 10. Easy Parking 11. Very Dog friendly. 12. Fresh Rooster for dinner.... jk Overall a very relaxing stay. I think if you're prepared like we were to literally just go camping without a tent, you'll be happy with your stay. If you expect glaming with an Airbnb feel you'll be disappointed.. we had a small cabin, just the basic rustic. Which was fine and all except for the no fridge aspect, so make sure you bring ice. We will be staying there again maybe farther away from the rooster in the deluxe cabin or bring ear plugs..

Cute place. Until the toilets one by one, started giving out. Each day we lost another one to the…read moreforest. Eventually they were all gone in the main bathroom and we had to resort to the other one. BRING WD-40!!! The doors are SO creaky in the cabins that when someone leaves the cabin EVERYONE IS AWOKEN. No fridge anywhere, no microwave in cabin but theres one in the office, along with coffee, tea, and hot coco, but you can only get it when the office is open, which is basically never. The hot tub was quite frighteningly colored, buttttt i got in anyway and havent died or broken out yet. So i guess the human soup is safe ish The washing machine situation was nice though, if you download the app you get a free wash or dry, and if you download it on a different phone you get another free one... just saying. The pillows are so small that at one point i thought i had lost the pillow off the bed but then i looked and it was there. It was basically a sheet of paper with a pillowcase. Pictures were inaccurate on airbnb, which wasnt my fave but oh well. Good for camping but not accurately listed sooo do with that what you will. It was fun but go into it as YOU ARE CAMPING. Not an airbnb.

We did a beautiful 2.2 mile loop from the visitor center at Prarie Creek Foothills/Trailhead. It…read morewas a very easy hike and still beautiful. We were able to see Big Tree! Would do it again.

We drove here per a recommendation from someone we talked to where we were camping. We hadn't been…read morehere before and it really was worth checking out! Gorgeous big trees and the information center was awesome as well. Something for everyone visiting here and I did a lot of walking and forest bathing. We visited the "Big Tree".