Mill Creek Campground is within the Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, about 9 miles southeast of Crescent City. Visitors to the campground are lulled to sleep at night by softly chattering streams. The campground is several miles off the highway.
Those wanting to find access to the rugged coast can do so at False Klamath Cove or Wilson Beach (both next to a roadside rest area to the south). Ocean beaches are not safe for swimming. Hikers can take Footsteps Rock Trail or Damnation Trail to the coast (both trails to the south).
Mill Creek Campground has 145 campsites set in lush redwood forest. Twenty-two sites are designated for tents only. The remaining 107 sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Most sites can be reserved during the summer, while a good number are offered as first-come, first served sites. There is also a Hike & Bike site.
| Mill Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Mill Creek Campground Location: | Mill Creek Campground Road off Highway 101, 5 miles south of Crescent City |
| Elevation: | 380 feet |
| Camping Season: | Open May through September |
| Number of Sites: | 145 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer (fee per night for additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Del Norte Redwoods State Park Headquarters: | (707) 464-6101 |
| Reservations for Mill Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations accepted: | May through early September; the rest of September is first come, first served |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | Trailers - 24 feet, RVs - 28 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | #2, 8, 69, 70, 72, 133 |
| Fees: | $35 per night
Hike & Bike - $7 |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Mill Creek Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Mill Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire grill, bear-resistant food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes |
| Dump Station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Mill Creek Campground Map |
| Attractions near Mill Creek Campground: | Hike the Damnation Creek Trail and the Trestle Loop Trail. Visit Wilson Beach and False Klamath Cove. Seek out neighboring parks such as Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Redwood National Park. |
Mill Creek Campground
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.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Mill Creek Campground
The Redwood Empire includes a number of state and national parks with magnificent groves of old-growth coastal redwoods. Those who camp in thickly-forested Mill Creek Campground in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park may feel as if they have arrived in a secret spot far removed from the rest of the world. Eventually campers will want to venture out and explore more of the Redwood Empire.
Check Del Norte Redwoods State Park for any campground updates.
