Reviews

lemurs

A grand forest of ancient redwoods (first growth). Thank you to all of the folks who helped save this forest from being logged. We were here on a Sunday and it wasn’t busy. One thing you’ll notice is how quiet and peaceful it is. The photos don’t really capture the grandness of these giants. Also there is good cellular coverage pretty much all through Big Hendy.

EZ life

Camping at Hendy Woods State Park was such a peaceful experience surrounded by beautiful redwoods 🌲 The campground was very well maintained, and I really appreciated the clean flush restrooms and bathrooms — definitely made camping much more comfortable. The hiking trails nearby were easy and kid-friendly, making it a great place for families to explore nature together. I also liked that each campsite had bear-proof storage lockers, which helped us feel safer and more organized while storing food overnight. Overall, a relaxing and family-friendly campground with beautiful scenery and thoughtful amenities. Could definitely come back again! 😊

mike c

My family and I rented one of the small cabins there. It was last minute and they were partially closed for the winter months. Cabin has a wood burner and they sold firewood. There are bunks in the cabin, our three year old loved it! Bathroom very clean. The place looked a little run down. Pot holes, trees down from a storm, hiking trails partially closed. The redwood tree were amazing! We all had fun.

Dan

Very soothing deep shady filled with moss and majestic trees. Tiny 2min walk to the river very worth it! Wish I brought boots so I could stand in the frigid water to skip stones! Very calm, picturesque water mirror effect

Hideki Hitomi

Such an underrated park. So many well maintained trailers with just incredible and massive redwoods. Love taking my small kids on these trails and just getting lost in the wonder. The place is pristine and calm with very few people on the trails. Parking is super easy as well!

Carin Johnson

Once you adapt to the drive, this place is gorgeous and magical. Wonderfully easy, great people, beautiful campsites.

Olga Lonska

Stayed in one of the cabins -basic but comfortable, and such a great shelter during rainy days. The campground has plenty of tent and RV sites, all surrounded by beautiful redwoods. There are multiple trails leading right from the campground into the ancient redwood groves -absolutely magical! The park is peaceful, well maintained, and has a nice visitor center with helpful info. Loved that there’s also an electric vehicle charger on-site. A perfect spot for a relaxing nature getaway!

Rik Sagar

Nice campground, with spacious sites. Clean bathrooms and showers. Park brochure makes it seem that hiking is limited, but we had a beautiful 4mile hike through Redwoods, meadows, and past the famous "Hendy Hermit's" hut. Lots of nearby wineries and cider orchards. We did tastings of both. 45 minute drive to Mendocino on a beautiful road through the forest. Will be back again to explore more.

Stephanie V (Designer in the Mountains)

I want to give this campground all the stars, but I can’t and this is why: Went with my adult daughter in late August 2025, the host and rangers were super nice and the assigned spot for tent camping in the Azalea loop was very spacious and lovely. We saw many deer in our camp site, a big spider, a scorpion living in the crack of a tree and a salamander. The loop trail was close to our space and it was a nice walk among the redwoods backing up to the Apple orchards next door. Definitely check out Gowans cider!!! The problem was mainly with the facilities. There is no soap in the bathrooms and no hand towel paper or blowers and you have to pay for showers! The wood bundles are pretty big and cost $10 so the extra pieces adds up and that’s ok, but paying $45 per night for a tent site with no soap or way to dry your hands then pay extra for showers is not a deal and makes the $45 seem overpriced. We had just stayed in Oregon at Harris Beach and I have to say, they’ve got the California redwoods beat when it comes to comfort. Be sure to bring everything to the bathrooms at this place. I would love to go back again if they update the amenities… I mean come on HendyWoods!

Israel Barajas

Took the family for two nights to experience camping in a small cabin. Each cabin has only two wooden beds but can sleep up to six people. We tried using air mattresses, but they made a lot of noise, so I recommend cushion pads instead. The family loved the small heater. As for the trails, they’re easy and about 1.5 hours round trip, with a beautiful forest to enjoy along the way.

562_caligurl_89 Rubio

Campground was 10/10 Extremely clean bathrooms! The camp host was amazing! We visited mid April and the river was thriving! It was about a 1 mile hike to the river.

Gabriel Mellan

Great campsite. Julie and Lorie are both goddesses (rangers) amongst the redwoods. Hot showers are great. Each campsite has a bear box and fire pit. We will definitely be back! P.S. turns out Sasquatch is a recluse and prefers to be left alone.

Kat Monteiro

This is a great State Park hidden away in the Redwood Forest. There are some easy to more difficult hikes that take you through some of the last remaining Old Growth Redwoods. It is absolutely beautiful. There is even a trail that is wheelchair accessible. There are plenty of camping options including little cabins. The cost for a day pass is $8.00 per car. If there is no attendant you can pay using the honor system by the entrance. ** You can check out a State Park Pass from your local library also for free 😊

Nhu-Mai Nguyen

I love this place! It’s a small state park but it has so much going for it. -Large, spacious campgrounds. -Beautiful redwood trees, about 4 miles of easy family friendly hiking trails. -Wild Blackberries! I came mid August and had so much fun foraging for blackberries during my hike. -Quiet during the day -Nearby Gowen’s and Apple Farm (Cider tasting) -Campsites can be a little loud in the evening when all the families gather for dinner at their sites. Everyone is respectful of quiet hours though. -Bathrooms are a little old and no bathroom soap provided so bring your own. -Showers are coin operated (4 quarters for 5 min). Set a timer on your phone and make a game out of it 🙃 -You can get shower tokens and bundles of wood from the campsite host before 8pm. -BEWARE of poison oak. If you know how to identify it, you’ll be OK. Would definitely come back again.