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!

I am taking my husband on a "we beat cancer" trip & wanted to try new experiences for a month in…read moreCA, 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.

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.

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.

You had me at tallest trees in the world…read more Visiting this park feels like stepping into an ancient, enchanted realm where towering trees hush the wind and misty trails invite quiet awe. It's humbling, cinematic, and deeply restorative. Here's what makes this experience unforgettable: Home to the tallest trees on the planet, some stretching 370 feet and have stood for more than 2,000 years. Walking among them feels surreal, like wandering through a cathedral built by nature. Filtered sunlight, moss-draped trunks, and the scent of damp earth create a sensory-rich almost spiritual atmosphere. Fern Canyon is a must, a lush gorge with 50-foot walls blanketed in prehistoric ferns, famously featured in Jurassic Park. Other trails range from gentle strolls to challenging backcountry hikes, revealing old-growth forests, and coastal bluffs. The park isn't just forests. It embraces the northern California coast, with driftwood-strewn beaches and many areas remain quiet, offering a rare kind of solitude. Fun facts: best time to visit is Summer for best weather and accessibility, and there's no entrance fee. If you're drawn to places that blend grandeur with intimacy this park will linger long after you've left.

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.

Johnny stayed up late waiting for us to arrive and helped us back in and set up after dark! He also…read moregave us the lowdown on what to do, eat, and see in the area. The park was clean and quiet, right by the beach; water, sewer, and electric service were great. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

So fun! There was plenty of space to run around and the waves were super chill. The rocks were…read moregreat to climb and explore. The little cave and waterfall was super awesome to explore. We had a reception near by and came to hang out here, it was amazing!

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.

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.

Our family really enjoyed driving through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park via the Newton B. Drury…read moreScenic Parkway. Our first stop was the Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Behind the visitors center is the Redwood Access Trail. It's completely wheelchair accessible and my son was able to roll around to see all the huge trees. Also accessible is the trail to "Big Tree". Beyond the Big Tree was difficult for my son after a certain point so he had to turn around (too many big roots). We also parked along the road to enjoy lunch under the trees at a random trail spot and I walked down to see some of the trails (not wheelchair accessible). It was absolutely peaceful and I even found a pretty bridge over the creek. Highly recommended to take this road up and back - I think it's way more pretty and interesting than going on the 101 - unless you have to.

We drove up from San Diego & it was so worth it. They put on nightly bonfires & educational talks…read more Go to those! The trails straight from the camp are amazing. Do fern canyon! Don't drive. It's a 10 mile round trip but you can do it if you are healthy/able. We went with our 10 year old & 8 year old (but they are pretty outdoorsy & fit- they've been raised doing this) if you have small kids, maybe drive over to fern canyon instead and skip that hike. Anyways, you will see Elk, banana slugs, deer & possibly bear and cougars. Always hike with bear spray & protection. Bring quarters!! The ranger station doesn't give change. & showers take quarters. You will not have reception unless you drive into Orick or crescent city.