Huckleberry Campground Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Huckleberry Campground Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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Huckleberry Campground
Notice: Big Basin has been closed due to damage caused by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires. The park is now open for day use, but reservations are required. "Camping reservations are not available as all campgrounds are currently closed." (11/2024) Check Big Basin Redwoods State Park for updated information.
Huckleberry Campground is located along Sempervirens Creek, about 1½ miles from Big Basin Redwoods State Park headquarters. Majestic groves of old-growth coast redwoods draw visitors from around the country. Big Basin is one of the best parks in the state for families, with easy to explore trails leading in many directions, gurgling creeks, abundant wildlife, and a host of interpretive programs for all ages.
There are 33 campsites in Huckleberry Campground, including a number of walk-in sites. The campground also has 36 tent cabins. Campsites #42-#59 are closed November 1 to March 26. They are open for Friday and Saturday nights only during the shoulder seasons (late March to mid-May and September 11 through October). Sites #60-#75 are open year-round.
Hike along the Shadowbrook Trail and the Sequoia Trail. Tour the visitor center and the nature museum. Bicycle on paved roads and fire roads.
Huckleberry Campground Tent Cabin
Huckleberry Campground Tent Cabins
Thirty-six tent cabins are located in a loop adjacent to the traditional campsites in Huckleberry Campground. Three levels of cabin comfort are offered - tent cabins, total package tent cabins, and deluxe tent cabins. Tent cabins all feature a raised platform tent with mattress pads, table, wood stove, and lockable door. Outside are a picnic table, fire rings, and space for 1 traditional tent. Tent cabins sleep 4 inside. Another 4 may sleep outside in a traditional tent.
Tent Cabin - $75 per night
Total Package Tent Cabin - For those without their own camping gear, the package includes use of 4 sleeping bags, a cook stove, cooking utensils, pots and pans, a lantern, a 60-quart cooler, plus a bundle of firewood and bag of ice every night. $130 per night
Deluxe Tent Cabin - Beds made up with sheets, blankets, and comforter. Cabins have curtains, lantern, bath towels, and washcloths. $105 per night
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation 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.
Huckleberry Campground
Big Basin Attractions
Hiking among the Redwoods
Various trails lead out from the center of the park to interesting areas of the park. Some of the most popular trails are listed here:
Berry Creek Falls is a 10.5 miles round-trip to the four cascades on Berry Creek, passing many of the largest redwoods.
Redwood Trail is a ½-mile loop, self-guided nature trail, passing some of the tallest trees in the park, including Mother of the Forest.
Sequoia Trail is a 4-mile loop connecting with Skyline to the Sea Trail, passing Sempervirens Falls, Founders Monument, and Slippery Rock.
Maddocks Cabin Site is 4-mile trail beginning on Skyline to the Sea Trail and returning on connecting trails, passing Maddocks Cabin Site, Opal Creek, and old-growth redwoods.
Activities and Programs
Join a guided Nature Walk through scenic areas of the park.
Attend interesting campfire talks.
Junior Rangers is available for children ages 7-12.
The Big Basin Nature Club is offered for kids ages 3-6 and their families.
Key Huckleberry Campground Regulations
Wood collecting is not allowed, including twigs and leaves.
Generators may only be operated from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Secure food in lockers or vehicles away from raccoons. There are no bears.
