Rogue Outdoor Sports…read more My group and I were visiting this part of California for a few days, and for one of these days we planned to go kayaking. The first time we came to Bob, we showed up at around 2pm, and he suggested we skip out on kayaking for the day and come back the morning of the next day, due to the pick up in wind in the afternoon. As an alternative, he also suggested we go to the Trees of Mystery. After some conversation with my group, we decided we'll take up his suggestion, and thank goodness we did! We left to Trees of Mystery (which was a blast by the way) and came back the next day to go kayaking at 10am, as opposed to 2pm. Toward the end of the river journey in the afternoon, the wind became brutal to paddle against; precisely as Bob had suggested the day before. He is a straightforward and honest salesman, and just wants you to have the best experience possible. Curtis was also extremely helpful with anything we needed!

We had a wonderful time kayaking while on our trip to the Redwoods! We found Bob's Rouge Outdoor…read moreSports online and were able to book the next day-- he was very accommodating on timing! Once we arrived at the site (From 18151 US Highway 101 take the 169 exit just north of the bridge called camper corral) Bob greeted us warmly. He provided us with life vests and a double kayak (singles also available!) and drove us to a drop off point a few miles up the river. We had a very enjoyable ride down the river for a few hours and then were able to call Bob through the walkie talkies he provided and he met us at the pickup location and drove us back to our car on his property. Highly recommend renting through Bob if you are looking for a fun adventure near the Redwoods!

We traveled south through the Redwood National State Park…read more This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. We stopped multiple places to take in the awe that is mother nature. We saw a fraction of the forest and park. The trees were bigger than I could ever imagine. You can pay to drive through the trees but really there are more amazing things to see. You can go on hikes to see waterfalls, to see trails and trails. I will be back again someday. Go to the visitor stations and get maps and information to help you find the right trails and stuff to see. It all just took my breath away.

This place is magical. Everyone should romp around i the Redwood National Forest. Most hikes are…read morefree and you will see some amazing redwoods. Maybe the most majestic you will ever see??

Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail was such a beautiful stop during our Redwood adventure! We had heard…read morethat visiting first thing in the morning is best because the grove sits at a higher elevation, where you can sometimes see the fog rolling through the trees. Unfortunately, we didn't make it there until the afternoon, so we missed that experience, but it was still absolutely beautiful. The trail was easy to walk and followed a nice, large loop, making it a relaxing way to explore the incredible Redwoods. There were also QR codes you could scan along the way to learn more about certain trees and viewpoints, which was a nice added touch. One thing to note: there was quite a bit of construction happening at the bottom of the hill. That area wasn't open to visitors, and it looked like construction had only recently started. Overall, this is definitely a trail worth visiting! I would love to go back early in the morning someday to experience the fog rolling through the grove. It's something I wouldn't want to miss!

I was looking for an easy rated hike to do along the way home during our summer roadtrip and saw…read morethe Lady Bird Johnson Grove trail pop up as a suggestion. We stayed in Crescent City the night before and drove here first thing in the morning as we were warned that parking is limited at the trailhead. Old Bald Hills Road is completely paved from the highway to the trailhead but very windy and steep. Try not to ride your brakes on the way back down! The parking lot has a pit toilet and probably about 12-20 spots max. We got there before 10AM and nabbed a spot. It nearly filled up in the next 10 mins after we arrived! You start your hike by going over a bridge over the road you just drove up and are under a beautiful green canopy the entire hike. The morning we visited was a little foggy and misting. Really made for an amazing atmosphere. Unless people are around you, its also very quiet and peaceful. We didn't download the audio tour so we're not sure what the numbered spots were about, we just walked and took pics...and enjoyed the cool wooded path. I think we were milling around out there for at least an hour. Maybe more. I hate spiders but the cobwebs along the trail/trees/bushes looked amazing holding the morning dew inside their woven patterns. Good for older kids and adults. Not sure if the super young ones should come - lots of areas for them to bolt and run off the trail into the underbrush or down a hill.

Family owned and felt very welcome. My boyfriend and I came here for our first trip to the Klamath…read moreriver. Definitely a great place to camp if you are their for the amazing fishing experience to offer at the mouth. The showers were clean and showers were hot! Debbie and Charlie are the owners and they felt like family after the second night. They walk around camp everynight to check on campers and to collect money from those that didn't get to check in, in the A.M. Very attentive and comforting. Although if you are expecting easy walking distance to the beach go somewhere else that offers that. Besides the fact it's walking distance to river and just above the camp site a few miles is the dock and an overlook of the coast.

This is a great campground! What makes it great is the management. Charlie makes a point to know…read moreeveryone's name.and he is genuine. I had a medical emergency while I was staying there. He bent over backwards to help me out. I will be forever grateful. Also, great location 10 miles from the Redwood parks. Flat, level sites. Watching the fog roll in and out. I can't recommend it enough!

hands down best Camping & RV park you can find. 10 out of 10 stars all around. staff 100 percent…read moreamazing. friendly very helpful with anything you need. showers are better then you find at 5 stars hotel. camp ground clean. ton of things to do. love this place. if your traveling need to stay one night are month are whatever you case maybe this place to go. thank you guys for everything. your number 1 fan

Nice open campground near the Redwoods, you can rent a camper as well as campsites. Renting a…read morecamper is a good option if you are passing through and aren't set up for camping, they aren't new but clean and comfortable with a bathroom, shower and kitchen. There are very limited options for any kind of lodging in the area, there's a small Casino with a hotel 10 minutes away and it's pricey. Closest grocery store is Crescent City to the north, so get supplies there. The campground has a store with some campground essentials but it's not a grocery store. Campground has coin laundry too, and the campground store has tide pods for .75 cents. Would recommend if in the area for hiking the Redwoods or fishing!

Fern Canyon, within the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, is one of the most stunning natural…read moreattractions you will ever see. A one mile loop hike through a canyon with 20-foot walls covered in at least 7 different species of ferns? It's mind-blowing. And film-makers agree; one of the Jurassic Park movies was filmed here and I can see why. It's like going back in time to pre-meteor days, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Pictures truly don't do justice to the sense of awe and wonder you'll experience visiting Fern Canyon. The trail is basically the creek bottom. Planks are placed over the creek to keep your feet dry but you may still get wet in certain places. Wear rubber boots or waterproof shoes. Take a good camera and be mindful that there is no cell phone service in the Canyon itself (there is spotty service on the beach nearby). It's a bit of a drive out to the trailhead and yes, there are a couple of creek crossings, but nothing too crazy in summer months. (My SUV-wannabe car made it just fine.) You must reserve a permit ahead of time during the summer months; the "day-ahead" reservations are gone right at 9 am daily, so set your alarm. It will be worth it. https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/ferncanyonpermits.htm Grateful indeed for the California State Park system which preserves national treasures such as Fern Canyon.

Beautiful short walk !! Amazing views! Not very long, some construction occurring at the end…read morebuilding some additional walkways

Half mile walk to see this small waterfall is mostly uphill. Trail is well maintained with lots of…read moreroots under foot. Many beautiful trees trailside. Several sturdy bridges are part of the path. Continue past the falls or return from this point. Parking is limited (a few dozen?) A couple of picnic tables at the trailhead plus a lidded trash bin and trail information. Many trails begin at this location.

Trillium Falls Trail was our first hike of the day, and it was a great way to start our Redwood…read moreadventure! The trail was approximately 2.5 miles with moderate hiking, offering a beautiful walk through the forest. One of the highlights was getting to see Trillium Falls along the way. Unfortunately, there wasn't a whole lot of water flowing since it hadn't rained in several days, but it was still nice to see. Overall, it was an enjoyable hike with beautiful natural surroundings. I would recommend it if you're visiting the Redwoods and looking for a moderately challenging trail!

I am writing this review on Yelp combining what I believe to be the 2 main and best represented…read moretrails in Prairie Creek State Park. Yes, I am talking about James Irvine and Miner's Ridge Trails. If you come and visit this area of Redwood National Park, I suggest that this loop and or combination/portion of the loop be explored. If you're looking to really immerse yourself in the heart of the forest, then this is where it's at. The reason I've decided to combine James Irvine and Miner's Ridge into 1 review is because of how similar they are. Similar in nature and how they run parallel to each for almost 5 miles each way. Combining into 1 loop, you can include at the other end of Prairie Creek SP, the Fern Canyon area as well as Gold Bluffs Beach. In total, it's about a 12 mile adventure. And for those folks who (like myself) enjoy taking their time, snapping photos along the way and appreciate the surroundings, I'd say these 12 miles can be accomplished within 1 entire day. For those hikers out there who just keep on the go...I'd say you'd need about the half the day. But in general, yeah...James Irvine and Miner's Ridge truly epitomizes being within the heart of the forest...an opportunity to gaze up at some of the tallest trees in the world! A chance to stop for memorable pictures and some lasting memories for what makes this section of the United States so special. To arrive at the James Irvine or Miner's Ridge Trailheads...simply park your car along the road of Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway here at Prairie Creek State Park. Then head to the Visitor's Center area and ask any questions you may have for the Park Ranger before departing, or like myself, make a pitstop at the Gift Shop for souvenirs before starting the journey. There are clear and visible signs for James Irvine and Miner's Ridge. And...I'd say for the 1st mile of the overall hike...you're basically on both James Irvine and Miner's Ridge. Then from there is where the trails separate. I chose to navigate the James Irvine Trail first. I returned on Miner's Ridge. James Irvine is 4.5 miles pretty much on flat ground with a little bit of elevation. The trail is well maintained. Along the way I absolutely stopped for some breathtaking moments, truly immersing myself in the heart of the woods and definitely putting into perspective how small we are as people...and how long the massive and majestic redwoods have been around and how they tower over us. There were ample opportunities for wonderful photography! It was if I was in a picture taker's paradise! I kept posing for opportunistic photos. Not only were there terrific picture moments but you can climb on some of the lower shrubs and roots to allow for playful moments as well. I really enjoyed James Irvine Trail. Eventually I arrived at Fern Canyon. Now Fern Canyon is a 1.1 mile lollipop trail. To best summarize what makes Fern Canyon so unique...I'd like to paraphrase the description from nps.gov... "Prepare to get your feet wet to really explore this short hike into a stunning mini-canyon covered with ferns. This is a very popular walk up a cobbled stream located east of Gold Bluffs Beach. Many travel writers and bloggers are correct when they talk about the natural beauty of this area. You won't find huge redwoods right here, but it is surrounded by sitka spruce and other conifers." In total, Fern Canyon gives you the chance to walk among some high canyon walls covered in lush green leaves, sort of a change of pace from the forest themed ambiance of James Irvine Trail. After Fern Canyon you can continue for 1.5 miles along Gold Bluffs Beach. Also, here at the shores of the beach is a chance to maybe have a picnic and sit down to rest and relax while breathing in the fresh coastal air. Although I didn't find Gold Bluffs Beach photogenic, still it added a different element to the entire adventure. Finally, be on the lookout for the trailhead for Miner's Ridge returning back to the Prairie Creek Visitors Center. Once on Miner's Ridge Trail...I was fully content with my memorable pictures that I had snapped along James Irvine Trail that I simply put my camera away and for the last 5 miles along Miner's Ridge. I was able to put into perspective how wonderful it felt to among such historically tall redwood trees. Just hiking in late afternoon was such a refreshing time being in total forest quietness. I genuinely felt like all my cares had gone away and I truly put myself in the moment of hiking and appreciating what makes being among nature so special. Although it does take 12 miles to complete this loop, you don't necessarily have to finish the entire circular square. You can just do a portion of James Irvine and a little of Miner's Ridge before turning around, especially if you don't have the time in the day. Even going just for 1 or 2 miles...you'll have an understanding for the beautiful time in the outdoors. I rate James Irvine & Miner's Ridge pathways well deserving of 5 stars.