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Price
$8/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Sites reopen a week ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1600 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville, CA 95542
Families or couples who want swimming and redwood hiking without a crowded campground. June and July hit the sweet spot for river swimming, the 10-mile trail network is right there, and bald eagles plus river otters make wildlife watching genuinely easy.
Late-summer swimmers should know algae blooms hit the Eel River by August, which makes the water off-limits for kids and dogs. Also: only 3 sites, reservations required via ReserveCalifornia, and there's no shower on the amenity list.
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Oak Flat Campground is one of three family campgrounds at Richardson Grove State Park, with sites numbered 77-170. It is open only during summer, specifically mid-June through mid-September. Access to the campground is via a seasonal bridge across the Eel River, which is available in summer but removed during the rainy season. Trails such as the Toumey Trail (2 miles long) and Settlers Trail Loop (0.7 miles) start from the campground. The park features the state’s southernmost significant old-growth redwood forest.
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Summer brings the warmest, driest conditions. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-70s to mid-90s°F, with morning fog under the redwood canopy. Long daylight hours suit hiking and river activities. Winter sees temperatures between 30–50°F with frequent rain that feeds the forest.
Open Memorial Day–Labor Day; swimming and hiking peak in summer per seasonal notes.
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Oak Flat Campground, as part of Richardson Grove State Park, offers essential amenities for campers looking to experience nature amidst towering redwoods and the South Fork Eel River. The campground is equipped with family campsites, restrooms, and drinking water facilities. Fires are permitted in designated fire rings, and pets are allowed during the day if leashed; however, nighttime restrictions apply. Specific amenities like showers, Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities are unconfirmed.
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