Are you the owner for this park? Make it a featured listing and be seen in the top search results!
Humboldt Redwoods/Burlington
Overview
Burlington Campground serves as the primary year-round camping destination within Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Located right in the heart of the world’s largest remaining old-growth redwood forest, this site offers a rare opportunity to sleep beneath towering giants. The atmosphere is remarkably quiet and rustic, prioritizing the natural environment over modern resort luxuries. It provides an immersive experience where the scent of damp earth and the incredible scale of the trees define every moment of your stay.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Weott, California, the park is positioned directly along the world-famous Avenue of the Giants. The campground sits adjacent to the park's main Visitor Center, making it a convenient central hub for park information and maps. The surrounding landscape features the South Fork of the Eel River and dense groves of ancient redwoods. Because the camp is tucked deep into the forest canopy, visitors enjoy consistent shade and a cool, temperate climate even during the peak of summer.
Amenities & Park Features
This is a dry camping facility, meaning there are no hookups at the individual sites. However, the park provides essential comforts for a pleasant stay. Each site is equipped with a heavy-duty picnic table and a fire ring with a grill. To keep your journey comfortable, the park features:
- Coin-operated showers and clean flush toilets.
- Access to potable water and a nearby dump station.
- Paved parking pads suited for smaller motorhomes and trailers.
While primitive, these features ensure that RV travelers can enjoy the wilderness without sacrificing basic hygiene and convenience.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure begins just steps from your campsite on the Burlington Loop Trail, a gentle path perfect for a morning walk. Travelers can easily access the South Fork of the Eel River for seasonal swimming, kayaking, or fishing. A short drive along the scenic highway leads to the Founders Grove, where you can see the massive Founders Tree. The nearby Visitor Center offers fascinating exhibits on the history of the redwoods and local wildlife, helping visitors understand the complex ecosystem surrounding them.
Who This Park Is Best For
Burlington is ideal for nature lovers and photographers seeking an authentic wilderness experience without heading too far off the main road. It is a perfect match for smaller RV owners and van lifers who appreciate a quiet, primitive setting and do not mind the lack of modern connectivity. If your goal is to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with the ancient scale of the California coast, this campground offers an unparalleled sense of perspective and peace.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Vicky Martinez
We stayed here for one night last May 15th 2026. The California State Park Rangers checking us in were friendly and helpful. Our site was spacious and clean. The flush toilets were clean and stocked with toilet paper, and the coin operated showers truly had HOT water! The location of Burlington Campground was great - right by the Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center, hiking trails were close by or a short driving distance. We would love to stay here again!
Ivan Neto
Amazing experience. Hot showers were well pressurized and cheap. Just remember to bring quarters as they are coin operated. I loved the way the trees surround the campsites.
Kelli Wisdom
Ugh I wish I wasn't writing a 3 star. I definitely wanted it to be a 5 star but it is a literal roll of the dice on whether or not you are going to have a peaceful experience due to the campsites being SO CLOSE together. We had site 28BU and the first night was nice because we had very quiet respectful (adult) neighbors only on one side of us (#29) but today when we returned from our long day of hiking we came back to a family of 5 plus a dog. The kids were all very little, very vocal and very active (oldest being about 8 years old) and you must see the pic I've posted to see how close their tent (red) was to ours (blue). I don't see how this could possibly be considered 2 sites and not a shared site. I also cannot understand how the campground is a literal free-for-all as far as dynamic especially due the close proximity of the sites. No reserved areas for families with children. No reserved areas for couples etc. Whoever can just book wherever and you just have to deal with what you get. We ended up packing up and were lucky to find vacancy at a motel close by because you are not just camping alongside your neighbors at 28/26 you are quite literally camping WITH them and let's be honest, not everyone would willingly sign up to share a campsite with a family of 5, but here, that can quite possibly be the case. Ofcourse no refund and they weren't able to accommodate us with another site that we expressed we would've happily paid for even though there were several empty sites.
Savannah Marie
This campsite was clean, easy to get around, and had big campsites. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen for a camp ground. The bathrooms also had outlets!
Kaylee Anderson
Amazing campground, super nice staff, beautiful river spot close by. Cant say enough good things about this park. Visitor center is right next to it which is incredibly convenient. Do know that pets must be on leash at all times and are not allowed on trails so keep that in mind when you plan your trip 😊