Del Norte County - The REAL Northern California
California State Park Campgrounds
- Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
- Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
- Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
This predominately old growth coastal forest park is known for its steep cliffs and lush natural setting. 707-465-2146
Mill Creek campground
Open from May to September 30th only, this campground features 145 RV or tent sites. Showers, restrooms, dump station, fire pits and handicap access. There are no hookups.
Directions: From Crescent City, go 7 miles south on Highway 101 to a signed access road for Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park.
For reservations, call PARKNET at 1-800-444-7275. For site-specific information, call 707-464-6101 ext. 5113.
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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Jedediah Smith Campground
This park is set along the wild, scenic, jade-green Smith River. Unparalleled fishing and great hiking.
Not only are the campsites sprinkled among a grove of old-growth redwoods, the scenic Smith River runs by the campground. Activities include fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and much more. There are 106 RV or tent sites. Although there are no hookups, the facilities include showers, restrooms, dump station, nature center, picnic area and many miles of hiking trails. Open year round.
Directions: From Crescent City, drive north on Highway 101 for 4 miles. Turn right on Highway 199 and drive 5 miles. Located on Highway 199 at Hiouchi, CA
For park information, call 707-458-3018.
For site-specific information, call 707-464-6101 ext. 5113.
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Set aside in the early 1920’s by the forethought of the people of California and the generosity of the Save-the-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary of old growth coast redwood. The park consists of old growth redwood including prairies and 10 miles of scenic Gold Bluffs Beach
Prairie Creek offers hiking, nature study, wildlife viewing, beach combing, picnicking, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store.
Campgrounds: Elk Prairie, Gold Bluffs Beach, Environmental, and three hike/bike campgrounds
Directions:
- 50 miles north of Eureka and 25 miles south of Crescent City on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway off of Highway 101. Latitude/Longitude: 41.4072 / -124.0192
- The visitor center & Elk Prairie Campground are located at the southern end of the Parkway.
- Gold Bluffs Beach Campground and Fern Canyon are accessed by Davison Road, which is, located 3 miles north of Orick off of Highway 101. 50 miles from Eureka and Crescent City.
- Davison Road, the access road to Fern Canyon and Gold Bluffs Beach, has vehicle limitations 8' wide and 24' long. No trailers are allowed.
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Gold Bluffs Beach Campground
Camp along the windswept Pacific Ocean with the coastal redwoods as a backdrop. This campground provides access to over 70 trails. The annual
Banana Slug Derby, with slimy race contestants, is held in the park each August. There are 25 RV and 29 tent sites available at the beach. Trailers are prohibited and only RV lengths up to 24 feet and 8 feet wide can be accommodated. Drinking water, solar showers, restrooms, fire pits, and no hookups available. Ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs are offered. The campground is open year round and are on a first come, first serve basis.
Directions: Travel three miles north of Orick, CA on Highway 101, turn west on Davison Road and continue for four miles (gravel road).
Elk Prairie Campground
One of the best places to view Roosevelt Elk, this campground is located in the heart of an old-growth redwood forest and next to a prairie. 75 RV or tent sites are available. RV Length limit is 27 feet, 24 feet for trailers. Facilities/amenities include nature center, bookstore, no hookups, bear-proof lockers, showers, restrooms, picnic area, over 70 miles of trails, hiker/biker sites, dump station, fire pits and handicap access. There are ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs. Open all year.
Directions: Located off Highway 101 on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway in Prairie Creek Redwoods Park.
For site-specific information, call 707-464-6101 ext. 5301. Reservations, call 1-800-444-7275.
