4.2264 reviewsPrice
$35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
28 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
28 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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16949 Highway 36, Carlotta, CA 95528
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Learn more about alerts →Families with kids ages 7-12 will get the most out of this place: Junior Ranger programs, evening wildlife talks from rangers like Pete, and a calm swimming hole steps from camp. Book a river-side site (Site 14 gets good reviews) and bring quarters for the coin showers and swim s
Light sleepers should be cautious, logging trucks on Highway 36 run through the night, and reviewers describe the noise as near sleep-destroying on highway-adjacent sites. The campground also has no gate, so random late-night drive-throughs happen.
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Rated higher than 56% of graded campgrounds
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Summer brings the warmest, driest conditions. Daytime highs hit the mid-70s to 79°F, nights drop into the 40s and 50s. The Van Duzen runs at pleasant summer flows for swimming and boating. Facilities are fully staffed, and ranger programs run in the evenings. Expect moderate to busy crowds. Winter rains increase river currents. Snow occasionally dusts the redwoods. Temperatures drop enough that campers need extra layers even in summer once the sun sets.
Open Memorial Day–Labor Day; swimming holes, programs, and warm weather make summer best season.
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River Campground at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park provides a variety of amenities designed for families and campers seeking a rustic experience amidst towering redwoods and alongside the Van Duzen River. The campground features coin-operated showers, flush toilets, potable water spigots, fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-resistant lockers. It is adjacent to Highway 36, leading to frequent comments about road noise, particularly from logging trucks. Firewood is sold onsite, and Wi-Fi access is available near the camp host area but operates only between 8 AM and 10 PM.
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Sites on the river side (e.g., Site 14) are praised for scenic views and quieter surroundings.
Sites near Highway 36 (e.g., Site 29) receive frequent complaints about traffic noise.
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