Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park RV & Campground Guide
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If the weather is nippy, then you should head to Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, located near Carlotta, California, as the salmon and steelheads are likely biting. Be sure to grab the kids or grandkids in the summer before heading to this state park that is located southeast of Fortuna, California. They will love riding their bikes on the paved road surrounding the 28-spot campground, and everyone will love the evening campfire programs, which often end with the telling of ghost stories. If you have a "Star Wars" fan in your crew, then you must make a visit to Grizzly Creek as its Cheatham Grove area provided the background for the scooter chase in "Return of the Jedi."
Spring 44–62 F
Summer 52–70 F
Fall 48–68 F
Winter 41–56 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
This beautiful state park is perfect for RVing as its small size also makes it a great place to explore in a recreational vehicle to find out if you enjoy the camping lifestyle. If you want to rent an RV before committing to buying one of your own, then turn to RVshare for its wide selection of vehicles.
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Campground
This small 28-site campground is surrounded by a paved road, and it sits under some of the biggest redwoods in Northern California. The nightly campfire programs give this campground, where prices start at $35 per night, an old-school vibe.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: No
• Other amenities: Picnic table, fire grill, food storage locker
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Campground
The 250 sites at this park that is 30 minutes away are divided into three different campgrounds with each sitting among large redwood trees. Campers can take advantage of the miles of trails for horses, hikers and bikers, and the rates start at $40 per night.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: No
• Other amenities: Picnic table, fire grill, food storage locker
Van Duzen County Park Campground
Head to this tent-only campground with rates starting at $25 per night to hike and swim to your delight. If you are planning a special event, you can hold it under the tall redwood trees at this county park.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: No
• Other amenities: Picnic table, fire grill, food storage locker
Shoreline RV Park
This 155-site RV park, where rates start at $42 a night, features a kayaking launch dock and is located very close to Historic Old Town Eureka. The sites are easy to park in with many being pull-through sites.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Cable television, small craft dock
What to Do at
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
Inside Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
If you love wandering under the redwood trees, then the short paths through this park are perfect. Stop at the visitors center to see taxidermic native animals. The evening campfire programs are educational and fun. In the winter, catch-and-release fishing on the Van Duzen River can be outstanding.
How to Get to
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park is located at 16949 Highway 36 in Carlotta, California. Take California Highway 36E to reach this park that will be on your right in about 11.5 miles. If you are coming from Eureka or the south, then take California Highway 101 until you reach Highway 36E, which is Exit 685. Then, head west on Highway 36E for about 40 minutes.
By Car
Entering Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
The campground is open in the summer only. The day-use area is open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Per Vehicle (1-4 adults) : $10.0
Additional $7 per person for hiking or biking in the park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
You can have an outdoor adventure when it's warm and pleasant at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park. Visit the park during the summer when temperatures are in the 70s and 80s to avoid the cool, wet winters.
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park is an area of California known for its rainy season, which can last from November to March. The park gets up to 58 inches of rain at this time. Summers are warmer and drier.
Visitors have plenty of opportunities to have close encounters with nature. Keep your eyes peeled for mountain lions and bears, although you're more likely to see an array of birds and small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.
Although the state park has 28 campsites, only 18 are available for RVs and trailers. These sites can accommodate trailers up to 24 feet. The camping season at the parks is open from late May to early September.
With so few Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park campsites, reservations are highly recommended. Make your reservations between two and 60 days in advance and expect to pay around $35 a night.