Reviews

Vicky Gagnon

I really love that place, went there 2 times - last time was 8 years ago and this week it was like it was in my memories. Nice big trees, lots of shade, pretty calm even if it was full. Showers were good too.

Domenic Alferez

Beautiful campground. Squeezed in the redwoods along the Avenue of the Giants! Short walk to the Eel River. Tip: when you get down to the Eel River don’t cross the bridge, but turn right and walk down 100 yards and you’ll be at an area that’s deeper where you can swim. It’s a rocky walk, but worth it. Also, not a wagon friendly path unless you have the ones with fat tires. The volunteers at the campground were so nice and helpful. Thy showed us areas to visit and help mark our map with directions. Very knowledgeable! Bathrooms were fairly clean.. for how many people use it all day and night it’s good. Showers are cheap to use. $1.50 for 5 minutes and has good hot water…if you use it at an off time and not the peak in the evening. I Highly recommend Burlington Campground!

Jane Dalisay

My husband and I stayed here for two nights in June 2026. We were in campsite 45 which was within this cool cul-de-sac within the campground. We truly appreciated the flushing toilets and hot water. The bathrooms are pretty well maintained. We also appreciate how dog friendly this campground is! There were easily accessible water sources to wash our dishes. At the entry they offered firewood for $10. A variety of campers from solo camping to group camping with kids and dogs were throughout the campgrounds. We enjoyed our campsite and can't wait to come back.

Jared Villasenor

This was our second trip to Burlington Campground in just two years, and it’s every bit as magical as we remembered. Camping beneath the towering redwood canopy is an experience unlike any other. Waking up surrounded by these ancient giants is peaceful, humbling, and something every nature lover should experience. The campground is fairly open, so you’ll definitely be sharing space with other campers, but that actually worked out perfectly for our family. Our kids quickly met other children in the campground and spent hours playing tag, hide-and-seek, climbing around fallen logs, and exploring the redwoods together. It made for an unforgettable camping experience. The nearby Burlington Visitor Center is outstanding and, in our opinion, the best visitor center along the Avenue of the Giants. The taxidermy and ecological displays covering local wildlife, river ecosystems, forests, and the area’s history are incredibly well done. The Junior Ranger program was another highlight, teaching kids about animal tracks, native wildlife, conservation, and the history of the redwood forest in a fun, hands-on way. The campground is also just a short walk to the Eel River, where a seasonal land bridge may allow you to cross when water levels are low. If you’re looking for a great swimming spot, don’t miss Leatherwood Bar on the South Fork of the Eel River—it’s absolutely worth the visit. We highly recommend Burlington Campground to families, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to experience the beauty of the redwoods. We’ll definitely be back again.

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 😊

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.

Hannah Bell

Campground is beautiful and very peaceful. Only downsides are during off season they cram everyone in right by each other. 0 privacy. Bathrooms didn’t have soap in all of them and were quite dirty. Didn’t even bother to shower. For the money you pay to camp here (and because there are 0 other options during off season) and the limited access it would have been nice to have clean bathrooms and at least a clean spot to set your things while you change or brush your teeth. Recommend only using the bathroom when you have to….use the spicket to brush your teeth or wash your face that’s at your campsite! But very beautiful and the redwoods are amazing.

Lavani

Let me tell you, best spot for camping. Camp site #48 for the win (fits an SUV vehicle) Depending on your site, you have ample room for flat tent set up, a nice fire pit, very sweet staff (who have free stickers for kiddos upon request) and firewood sold on site. Hard to see the stars at night, however bathrooms are decent and you’re absolutely among some of the tallest trees in the world. Very peaceful and I’d love to stay here again.

Edgar Magana

This is My family's favorite camp ground and we drive almost 12 hours to get there when we go. Visitor Center is within walking distance from any campsite and would recommend to all the family to go look at as they have plenty of history to see as well as it has a museum in there. Gift shop as well to buy your souvenirs. Love this place.

Molly Linhares

Gorgeous campground in the heart of the redwoods. Not private at all and had some unclear rules and noisy neighbors. The facilities were nice and bathrooms/showers were mostly clean. My favorite amenity was the dishwashing sink located at the first bathroom! My second favorite “amenity” was the good Verizon cell phone coverage. Absolutely perfect campground location for visiting the entire Humboldt State Park, only a 10-30min drive to every awesome hike/tree grove.