Azalea Campground offers 43 sites beneath towering redwoods in Hendy Woods State Park, an inland redwood sanctuary in Anderson Valley wine country. Sites run $45/night and include picnic tables, fire rings, and bear lockers. The campground sits at 315 feet elevation between two ancient groves, with hot showers and flush toilets a short walk from any site.
Azalea Campground provides various camping accommodations including tent sites and RV sites. Primitive hike-and-bike campsites are also available.
Historical Significance
The Hermit Hut Trail leads to remnants of a dwelling built by a Russian immigrant known as the Hendy Hermit, who lived alone in these woods. His story of isolation adds a human layer to the ancient forest.Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers the most reliable camping weather. Daytime highs settle in the low 70s to mid-80s, with nights cooling to the 50s and 60s. The redwood canopy provides natural shade even on hot afternoons. Visitor numbers peak from mid-May through mid-September. Winter mornings drop to the low 30s, warming to the high 50s by afternoon. Spring and summer can occasionally push above 100°F, though nights stay cool in the 40s and 50s.
ElevationWhile specific elevation details remain unrecorded in park documents, visitors will discover a gentle terrain that makes exploring these ancient groves accessible to adventurers of all abilities.
Natural Features and SceneryAncient redwoods stretch up to 300 feet overhead, some over 1,000 years old. These coastal giants thrive here in an unusual inland microclimate, creating a forest sanctuary far from the fog-shrouded coast. Ferns blanket the ground beneath the canopy. The Navarro River winds nearby, its current audible from parts of the campground. Clear weather and warmer temperatures distinguish this grove from typical coastal redwood forests, which often sit wrapped in fog.
Geological RegionNestled in the renowned Anderson Valley wine district, Hendy Woods State Park showcases an extraordinary intersection of natural and cultivated landscapes. Here, ancient redwood forests reign supreme, with magnificent specimens stretching up to 300 feet into the sky—living monuments that have thrived for over 1,000 years. This inland location provides a unique microclimate where these coastal giants flourish far from the ocean, creating an unexpected wilderness oasis amid rolling wine country hills.
Scenic ViewsVisitors can enjoy views of ancient redwoods, moss-covered fallen logs, and a peaceful riverside meadow.
Lodging & AccommodationsThere are no hotel-style lodges, but the campground offers camping cabins and standard campsites.
Programs & ActivitiesJunior Ranger programs, campfire programs, and detailed trailside exhibits about local natural and cultural history are offered seasonally.