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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.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
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 😊
mary condit
My favorite place in the world. I’ve camped here probably 60 times, and we have never had a bad experience. Except the year that the plumbing backed up and they closed the restrooms. Great campsites, although I am not telling which is my favorite. This is a perfect place to camp with friends and family in adjacent campsites. Flush toilets and coin operated showers. $1.25 gets you 5 minutes. There are a number of beautiful trails. The river in early summer is accessible for kayaks, but even more fun in late spring. The river is also worth exploring at night. There are bats, frogs, and amazing stargazing by the Eel River. There is no more beautiful forest than an old growth redwood forest.
Taryn Mckee
Beautiful campground set right among the Redwoods! Some sites have more relative privacy than others, some have giant trees or stumps, some are wide open. We stayed in site 38BU in a large SUV with a rooftop tent, and we're very happy with the amount of trees and scenery surrounding us. You can see in the photos, we had plenty of room for another vehicle or a couple of other tents. Facilities were very clean and close to this site, and the park visitor center is adjacent to the campground. The entire campground is ALWAYS in the shade because of the tree density.