Dawn Redwood Group Campground
Richardson Grove State Park

Richardson Grove State Park, California
Richardson Grove State Park, California

Dawn Redwood Group Campground
Richardson Grove State Park


Dawn Redwood Group Campground

Dawn Redwood Group Campground is in Richardson Grove State Park, along the Eel River. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating in the Eel River, whenever water levels are safe. A refreshing swim beach is near the campground. A number of self-guided nature trails lead through the park.

Dawn Redwood Group Campground has one group site for between 9 and 40 people and up to 10 vehicles.

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Dawn Redwood Group Campground Basics
Dawn Redwood Group Campground Location: Richardson Grove State Park, Highway 101, southern Humboldt County.
Elevation: 490 feet
Camping Season: Late May through early September
Number of Sites: 1
Max. People per Site: 40 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 10
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Richardson Grove State Park Headquarters: (707) 247-3318

Reservations for Dawn Redwood Group Campground
Reservations required: whenever campground is open
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: Rvs 30 feet, trailers 24 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites: None designated
Fees: $200 per night, plus an $8 reservation fee
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Dawn Redwood Group Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Dawn Redwood Group Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, food locker, fire grill
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, WiFi near the ranger station
Showers: Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes
Dump Station: Nearby
Campground Map: Richardson Grove Campground Map
Attractions near Dawn Redwood Group Campground: Follow hiking trails through the redwoods. Fish or swim in the Eel River. Tour the park's Visitor Center. Walk along self-guided nature trails, including The Grove Interpretive Trail.


Eel River, Richardson Grove State Park, CA

South Fork Eel River

General Camping Information

Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.





Dawn Redwood Group Campground, Richardson Grove State Park, CA

Dawn Redwood Group Campground

Richardson Grove State Park Attractions

Richardson Grove State Park is home to some of the most magnificent stands of old-growth coastal redwoods in California. For visitors to the park there are plenty of interesting spots to explore and enjoy. Groups who camp at Dawn Redwood Group Campground enjoy a nice location close to th Eel River.

  • Stroll along the Exhibit Trail, Tourney Trail, and Settler's Trail.
  • In late summer when water levels are safe, swim or wade in the Eel River.
  • In the winter fish for steelhead trout.
  • Hike up to Panorama Point and Lookout Point.
  • Bring your camera as you visit some of the park's tallest redwoods such as Hartsook Giant.
  • Take a stroll through the walk-through tree, visit the bat tree, and learn from the tree-ring study conducted in 1933.
  • Follow the easy-going Race Track path which passes many unusual redwoods such as the chandelier tree with multiple trunks branching out.
  • Drop in at the Visitor Center and the nature store.
  • Join in Campfire programs, the Junior Rangers program, and guided nature walks.
  • Tour the 1930s Richardson Grove Lodge in the summer.


Key Dawn Redwood Group Campground Regulations

  1. Wood collecting is not allowed, including twigs and leaves.
  2. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  3. Generators may only be operated sparingly from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  4. Bicycles are only allowed on paved roads.
  5. Diving or jumping into the river is not allowed.

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