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    Laughing Alpaca Campgroud + RV Park

    4.9 (21 reviews)

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    Riverside sites are well maintained and gorgeous views.
    t p.

    A Hidden Gem in Southern Oregon! Laughing Alpaca Campground & RV Park is hands down one of the best places we've stayed on our travels! Tucked away in beautiful Cave Junction, the location is peaceful, scenic, and perfectly situated for exploring the area, including the Oregon Caves and Redwood forests. The campground itself is spotless--every site is well-kept, and the bathrooms and showers are some of the cleanest we've encountered. They have a laundry house with great washers and dryers. The office can sell you quarters. You can tell a lot of care goes into maintaining the place, and it really shows. Easy access to the river. One of best things here is the alpacas on site. They are super friendly and cute. They also have a fenced in dog park which is great for dogs being off leash. What really sets this place apart are the incredible hosts, Renee and Jeff. They were warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt right at home. Their hospitality truly made our stay special and memorable. The value here is outstanding for the quality of the experience. Whether you're in an RV, tent, or just passing through, this place is a must. We can't wait to come back!

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    Tina B.

    A hidden gem! The husband and I camped here for just a night. Wish we were staying in the area longer. We pitched the tent up on the deck overlooking the river. It was really soothing to fall asleep to sounds of the moving water. Woke up to a great view. Nice hot showers were much needed after a chilly night. The alpacas are a funny little bunch. I had a blast sneaking off and feeding them pears. Several fruit Reese's grow on the property, apple, pear, peaches... a cute little grape vine dishes nice little clusters to snack on. A veggie garden in the works. The crowd there is very friendly. We ended the evening playing pool in the club house. Laundry facilities on site if needed.

    A view of the Illinois River from the back window of our fifth wheel RV.
    John E.

    I've been here with my wife for 6 months. This is a beautiful park right on the Illinois River. It is older but well maintained. Instead of a sardine can campground, there is plenty of room between the sites and many are right on the river. There are lots of trees for shade in the summer. The management is chill and everything is low key and laidback. I highly recommend for either a quick stop or a long stay.

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    Very friendly and spacious campground. Even during Covid there is still lots of activities to do. Worth every penny!!

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    The river was right there, minimal mosquitoes, friendly people, hot showers, and a couple of lovely alpacas.

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    Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - My hike

    Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

    4.8(186 reviews)
    33.7 mi

    It's one heck of a drive to get here, but it's so worth it…read more My husband has always wanted to go see the redwoods so I'm glad we were able to cross it off the list finally. It's magical to get to drive through and walkthrough the redwoods as it rained during our time here. I wish there was more I can say, but you're just going to have to plan a trip here and see it for yourself. We would happily plan a second trip back here.

    I mean... wow. I went hiking here last weekend, and it honestly took my breath away…read more As a SoCal girl now living in NorCal, I've made it my mission to explore as much as I can around this beautiful state, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods completely stole my heart. These trees are absolutely massive, walking among them feels like stepping into another world. The light, the air, the silence... everything feels calm, ancient, and sacred. The trails are super well maintained, the weather was perfect, and there was plenty of parking even though it was busy. The roads and trails are a bit narrow, but honestly, that just adds to the charm. The river that runs through the park is crystal-clear and peaceful a perfect little spot to stop and take it all in. Standing next to those giant redwoods makes you realize how tiny you are in the best possible way. It's humbling and magical at the same time If you're driving from Eureka toward Crescent City, the entire drive is breathtaking, every curve along the coast looks like a postcard. You'll even pass through Elk Valley, and oh my god, there are actual elks just hanging out by the side of the road! They're so beautiful and so used to seeing people; it felt like nature welcoming you in. If you love hiking, nature, or just want to feel grounded and amazed, this place is a must. California, you really outdid yourself with this one.

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    Cave Junction KOA Journey - Tent Camping space

    Cave Junction KOA Journey

    4.2(10 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Absolutely beautiful location! We've stayed at numerous KOAs in our 20+ years of RVing, and Cave…read moreJunction KOA now rates #1! Sites are generous and spacious, with lots of room for slide outs on both sides of the rigs, with oodles of room to spare (we've stayed in other KOAs with barely 6 ft between sites). In addition, although this is located off of Highway 199, it's quiet, with the breezes and birds being louder than the road traffic. It also has amazing views - we enjoyed watching the hawks soar overhead! Staff is friendly and welcoming. Facilities are modern and clean. Trees are young, but 5 years they will provide shade on every site! Overall, we've enjoyed our 2 nights here, and will recommend to others headed to the Oregon Caves.

    One of my favorite KOA Journey locations! And let me preface by saying I have been to quite a few…read morein my lifetime and all across the US. SUPER clean, including the bathrooms and showers, (and I'm OCD!), friendly service and all the amenities we needed. Also a few stores within walking distance if needed. We stayed here by accident because the other KOA we booked was out of power and water. When I called the site host, Daniel, he was super quick to answer and let me know they were luckily with full power. That was enough to get us to drive an additional 50 minutes from Grants Pass. However, I'm so glad we did! Since we had to drive additional time, we ended up being late arrivals. However, Daniel pulled up out of nowhere to assist! He opened the office to check us in and then hopped in his golf cart to escort us to our site. Since the computer assigns sites, it stuck us right next to another camper, but Daniel let us move so no one was on either side. Great site: clean, hookups worked well, good water pressure, clean picnic table and a bbq pit. We didn't have firewood because of our move, but Daniel ended up coming by later to offer some on the house to us and other campers. Such a nice touch! Overall, we only stayed one night passing through to Redwoods National Park, but would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone in the area needing a tent site or RV site.

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    Cave Junction KOA Journey - Inside of my tent

    Inside of my tent

    Cave Junction KOA Journey - Bathroom and showers in the front

    Bathroom and showers in the front

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    Grassy Flat Campground - Grassy Flat Campground located right off Highway 199 in Gasquet, CA.

    Grassy Flat Campground

    5.0(1 review)
    22.5 mi

    Grassy Flat Campground was an ideal roadside stop for me to spend the night before venturing along…read moremy Redwood National and State Parks journey. I highly recommend this campground perfect for those adventurers needing a place to rest their heads on a whim at the spur of the moment. That's how I discovered Grassy Flat Campground. I was driving along my cross country summer road trip and needed a place to crash for the evening. As usual and during so many times along my travels, I opened up the app on my phone called CAMPENDIUM! I also recommend to all those campers and tourists out there who appreciate sleeping among the great outdoors, definitely download Campendium. It's free to use and as long as you have cell phone reception...it'll always list the available campsites within any area in the United States. Campendium was my saving grace from my road trip!! Grassy Flat Campground was so convenient. When I arrived here over the summer, it was basically first come, first served. You don't need reservations. It was about 4pm in the afternoon when I found one of the last remaining campsites still unoccupied. Wow...I was grateful for this because along this area of Highway 199 and around the Redwood Forest section...I found accommodations to be few and far between. Lol, basically, I was grateful I wasn't crashing in my car for the night. And for me...I had just visited Crater Lake and was making my way south from Oregon. Grassy Flat was situated just outside the Hiouchi Visitor Center (about 14 miles away) great for starting my Redwood Parks itinerary. In terms of location, Grassy Flat Campground was ideal! Being just off the road of Highway 199 and not far away from the major town of Crescent City...it felt comforting knowing I was nearby a place to get gas, food and supplies continuing along my trip. Now to describe Grassy Flat Campground...it was scenic...right in the heart of the forest and woods! I felt like I was breathing in nothing but fresh air enjoying nature at it's finest! When pulling into my campsite...it had a fire-pit for barbecuing and a picnic table set beside random trees. I sincerely appreciated relaxing and taking in the authentic camping surroundings. It's simple $10 fee to camp for the night. You have to pay immediately upon choosing a campsite. You can pay by check if you don't have the exact amount of $10. Then just drop it into the safe/drop box. There wasn't a Camp Host on the grounds, but I guess they go by the honor system. They do offer portable toilets. Although the porter potties weren't the cleanest...they were certainly sufficient enough to make it through the night, lol. My one and only deterrent about this Grassy Flat Campground (and it's a small one) was that I didn't have cell phone reception...to sort of play on my phone and entertain myself. But it was still perfectly fine not using my phone as I easily sat back in my lounge chair and enjoyed being in the woods. Ya know, it's times like these when you go back to the basics, that I truly appreciated the simple things in life. So...not having cell phone reception was a blessing in disguise...a chance for me to reset my engine and put into perspective that I was about to witness some of the tallest trees in the world! Overall, I can't recommend Grassy Flat Campground enough. It's a perfect spot to rest for the night, especially for those getting ready to start their Redwood Forest journeys (assuming they're coming from the north and headed south, lol).

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    Grassy Flat Campground - Hanging out for the evening with my tent set up among the forest setting.

    Hanging out for the evening with my tent set up among the forest setting.

    Grassy Flat Campground - I genuinely appreciated the surroundings here at Grassy Flat Campground.

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    I genuinely appreciated the surroundings here at Grassy Flat Campground.

    Jackson Wellsprings

    Jackson Wellsprings

    3.1(143 reviews)
    47.5 mi
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    Staff have been super helpful, especially Cameron and Sonny (sp?)! Guests have been friendly. Pool…read moreand soaking tub are perfect temperatures and very reasonably priced! There are some old trailers that some people live in, but also a sweet variety of living arrangements and spots for spiritual events and connection. I'm looking forward to returning!

    I booked two nights at Jackson Wellsprings, including camping and pool access, and I would not…read morerecommend staying here. The campground felt more like parking along a dirt road than an actual campground. There was frequent vehicle traffic through the area at different times of day and night, so it did not feel quiet or restful. The bathrooms were very poorly maintained, extremely small, and uncomfortable to use. The shower stalls also did not seem properly cleaned or maintained. If you are only camping, I do not think it is worth the price. There also did not seem to be basic camper amenities. I did not find a communal kitchen, and even getting drinking water was inconvenient. The water fountains were difficult to use. Overall, the property felt neglected and under-maintained. The pool and soaking areas were also disappointing. The pools looked grimy, and the "silence" signs were not respected during my stay. Every time I used the hot pool area, people were talking loudly. The dry sauna was fine, but not special enough to justify coming here; it felt similar to a basic gym sauna. The wet sauna was also not worth the trip by itself. I also had concerns about safety and management. On one very hot day, a dog was left tied outside near a tent for a long period while barking, and other campers had to help care for it. I did not see management respond, even though staff appeared to be driving around the property. On the morning I left, another guest behaved aggressively toward me near my van, which made me feel unsafe. The front desk seemed mainly focused on payment and access control, not on guest comfort, cleanliness, or safety. As a non-white guest, I also felt uncomfortable and out of place here, and I did not feel that management was attentive enough to create a safe environment. This place may appeal to some locals or repeat visitors, but based on my experience, it was dirty, poorly maintained, uncomfortable, and not worth the price. I would not return and would strongly recommend checking the property carefully before booking online. DEFINITELY NOT FAMILY-FRIENDLY.

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    Jackson Wellsprings - No respect for cleanliness.

    No respect for cleanliness.

    Jackson Wellsprings
    Jackson Wellsprings

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