We camp at Albee Creek after getting a recommendation on the "Best Tent Camping" bool and it was…read moreall that and more! We had campsite 32ac and it was a perfect site for our10x10 REI Wonderland 4 Tent (the best car camping tent in the world!) ...the road to the park is better than the Ave of the Giants! It was sooo awe inspiring as we drove in to setup camp. Staff were excellent and the Campground Host was welcoming and informational. The bathroom came with a dishwashing sink (need's racks) and the showers were immaculate! The hikes out of the campsite were wonderful and the nearby drive too hikes were enchanting. Do not miss hiking the Cheney Grove as well-most of the hike were 5 stars but it was a 6! It is the Best Tent Camping spot so far this Summer...it beats Pinnacles, Summit Lake in Lassen, or the Venerable Ventana in Big Sur!!

This is my favorite campsite of all time. You're about 15 minutes off the main freeway so it's very…read morequiet and peaceful. That being said, there's very limited cell service, if any, which can be a pro and a con. There are many trails that lead to views or the nearby creeks, although most are not dog friendly so keep that in mind if you're bringing your furry friend. They have large campsite bonfires where campers are invited to learn about different facts about the environment and animals in the area, which is fun for children. There are clean bathrooms and showers which are available on both sides of the campground. Showers are operated by quarters so bring a a couple rolls. Each campsite has a decent amount of space and has its own table, fire pit, and bear proof locker. I've seen bears in the area but they are very peaceful and keep to themselves and just want to eat the apple trees. My favorite time to go is end of July and August because the blackberry bushes are fruiting, and you can make fresh blackberry pancake pancakes in the morning (although they have cut a lot of of the blackberry bushes down since they are invasive, so you have to walk a little farther to find them). Overall it's a very peaceful and beautiful campground that I find my self return returning to every year.

Needed to get away from the 100 degree heat of Sacramento. Mattole has no cell coverage, no water…read moreand no electricity (does have outhouses). What it does have is a cool breeze off the ocean, great sunsets, miles of uncrowded beach and a specular star show at night. Camp sites are roomy. Since it's out of the way, doesn't seem to attract the large party crowd. Nice families and couples were our temporary neighbors. It was perfect place to get away.

Amazing views, amazing weather while we were here in July. Lots of backpackers getting ready for…read morethe Lost Coast trail. The other review is correct, the campground is completely flat with no bushes or other obstructions between you and your neighbors. The campground is set just behind the beach and is safe from most of the strong winds. There are only 15ish sites so our first night we ended up camping on the beach and grabbed a spot the next morning as someone left. Just vault toilets, no plumbing. Totally worth it--the site is so remote and the beach is almost private.

Stopped by here a few years ago and loved the area, its peaceful, we hiked down to the black sands…read morebeach, but it was pretty rough on the feet so you can't do bare feet due to the rocks, but it was a gorgeous spot worth checking out since we were there, the water is cold, and the waves are high so you can't swim, but its nice for sight seeing

Black Sands Beach is a beautiful beach that is secluded. We went on a busy weekend, although I hear…read morethat on non- busy weekends or weekdays you might have this place to yourself. You park and walk down to the beach. When we went the bathrooms were out of order. It's a beautiful beach to walk along and soak in the views. Tip: Don't go near the water. There are signs all over to stay 100 ft away or more from where the waves break due to the under toe.

The campsite is great, but I had a poor experience…read more My group had one too many vehicles for a single campsite. 4 motorcycles and 1 car. That's fine, we were happy to abide by their policy, so our only option was to purchase another campsite for the sole purpose of parking the extra vehicle(s). We had booked for 2 nights and when we paid for the 2nd site, we unfortunately didn't notice that they only charged for one night, which apparently their policy for non-reservation sites is only one night, which they didn't tell us nor did they warn us to check out from the 2nd site by noon. We ended up getting two $71.50 parking citations for failing to remove our vehicles from the campsite by checkout time (noon). When I spoke with the staff regarding the misunderstanding and how we obviously intended to pay for 2 nights at the 2nd site, the same duration as our initial reservation, one staff member in particular had a very poor attitude even though we were being very polite and just trying to work with them and their policies.

Amazing campground in the middle of the redwoods! Site 34:…read morebathrooms and showers in close proximity and the space is huge! Fire ring, bear box and table all in good condition. Camp hosts are super nice, and provide plenty of guidance on the campground rules. There is firewood for sale so don't take it from home Highly recommended!!!

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.

Shelter Cove Campground and RV Park is completely sufficient for a brief stay. The sites are clean…read morebut crowded, most with a fire ring and all with picnics tables. The whole area sits well above the sea so there are ocean views. But the campground lies directly adjacent to an air strip, so you may be bothered by occasional landing planes as I was early in the morning. Bathrooms and showers were exactly as I'd expect at a campground - not hotel quality but not 3rd world either, so fear not the lavatory. There appears to be a laundry as well. Checking in/out was easy. I cannot comment about the deli but the store had the essentials that you might have forgotten to bring. (Why do some complain about the deli food? You're camping on a remote part of the Lost Coast, ffs.) The nearby cliff park was scenic as was Black Sand Beach. I will caution you about the drive in; it's very tight, hilly, and twisty. I'm glad I wasn't towing. On an aside, there's also a public campground an hours north at Matole Beach but it's first-come-first-served, and it's unimproved, i.e., no electricity, wifi, market, etc., and vault toilets. I enjoyed the remoteness of that place but I get it that many people require the amenities that Shelter Cove Campground provides. I was quite satisfied.

Clean bathroom. Didn't use the store except for information…read morebut staff was pleasant & helpful. Campsite didn't have a fire pit which I didn't know in advance. Quite expensive for tent camping.

I visited Humboldt State Park on the first weekend of Spring, and spent most of my visit on the…read moreNorth 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.

As with many of the California State Parks this park is a jewel not to be missed. For starters,…read moreadmission is FREE! The many old growth redwood groves are interesting and beautiful to saunter through. Way finding is easy and park maps and internet resources make for a wonderful road trip. Visitor centers are well stocked, have clean bathrooms with ample parking. Volunteer staff are well informed and helpful. Trails are well marked and very clean. Surprising lack of random trash so volunteers and visitors do a great job. We have learned over the past few years to avoid the crowds and cost of visiting National Parks in California when we are truly blessed with such exceptional California park options. This park is amazing and fascinating with manageable visitor sizes. Take the time to experience the area small towns too!

Beware. Cabin smelled like a combination of old man's BO and wreaked of 30 years of cigarettes…read moresmoke. Even though it said no smoking, the rug, the drapes, everything wreaked of musty old man who is a chain smoker. They charged $250 a night. THIS IS a Place to camp or bring your RV. DO not go to the cabins. A great summer place for kids with Kareoke at night- should be a high review, b/c the staff is great and the out door kitchen is lovely.- Alas. There is a reason this is rated a one star motel.

We just got married up at the Redwood river Resort in June 2025. It was the perfect weekend. The…read morestaff went above and beyond to accommodate us and make sure everything went smoothly for our perfect weekend. We are excited to come back every summer to celebrate. A huge thank you to Amanda who helped coordinate everything from rentals, florist, caterers, and set up and breakdown all of our decor. Would 11/10 recommend if you are looking for a camp ground style wedding!

Grr. Oh Yelp, why dost thou load my photographs backwards? I wanted to tell a story …read more.. Just back from a beautiful weekend on the Humboldt/Mendocino Coast. Back to what appears a rainy day in the Bay Area. In late June. Wtf. This walk was as splendid as the last. Different, as I had a hiking buddy this time, different as I left the water filter on my bed at home and had to beg other hikers for the use of theirs. Different in those respects but similar in many others. Tips: 1. Bring the bear can for the food. I still don't think you need it if you think about what you're doing before you do it but the rangers don't agree and as we saw two this trip and they are serious about the bears you may as well bring it along. I hate bear cans. 2. Time your walk so you can stay at the best campsites. I like Big Flat the best of all. It's about 17 miles in from the northern trailhead, so either: a) start early and walk all the way there in one day, or b) start late, spend the first night at the lighthouse (3 ish miles), and make a more leisurely day of it to the sweet driftwood shelters that will serve for your Big Flat dwelling on day 2. 3. Time the tides. I don't fret too much over them but it pays to have a general sense of when they'll be high. Some spots are tough to traverse at high water. And some of the tough spots at high water are comprised of stones the size of bowling balls that when wet and when you're in a hurry because of sneaker waves can be a real pain to get across. Literally. 4. Watch for the rattlers in the grass; don't tree your food. 5. Pack a little tequila for the gloaming. About 280 miles from Temescal to the mouth of the Mattole (north trailhead). Less to Shelter Cove. You can take two cars and shuttle around (if you have company) or park at Shelter Cove and arrange for a shuttle to take you north (you'll be hiking back to your car at SC). A couple of years ago I paid 50 clams for a solo trip from SC to the put-in. Takes about an hour and a half to get around. The Lost Coast is about as far in miles and time as Yosemite Valley. In all other respects, it's a world apart. We're blessed to live in such a wonderful place. Take it all in.

I went backpacking this Memorial weekend. It was an unforgettable experience…read more Lost Coast. First time I heard the name, I imagined a very desolated and abandoned coast. I got a picture in my mind the ocean sitting with sadness. I went there and found my image was not so wrong. There were a lot of driftwood on the beach as if it was abandoned by somebody. Scattered woods looked in grief. However, right next to the beach with dead trees, steep hills with lush green reside. What a contrast. The other side is Pacific Ocean. Ocean is powerful and strong. Reflecting the sun, the ocean was very shiny. So beautiful. I was able to see whales, sealions, and sea otters. Beauty and sadness exist on the same page. Actually the naming is from depopulation in 1930. Now many backpackers are attracted by the pretty scenery. In terms of difficulty of backpacking, I would say it is very different from doing in the Eastern Sierra. Hiking on the sandy and rocky beach requires another muscles. Overall, this Memorial Weekend was memorable.