Hendy Woods State Park Campgroud offers a peaceful retreat from urban life. Less that 3 hours north of the Bay Area in Mendocino County, Henry Woods is a wonderful weekend camping spot for those looking for a quiet setting among beautiful redwoods.
Hendy Woods State Park is guardian of two groves of towering coast redwoods. Some trees exceed 300 feet tall and more than 1,000 years old. Campers enjoy Hendy Woods' 5 miles of gentle trails that lead through a spacious riverside meadow and among the skyscraping redwoods of the Big Hendy and Little Hendy groves. Most popular is the wheelchair-accessible Discovery trail. Park visitors enjoy summer swimming in the Navarro River when water levels are safe. In late winter and early spring experienced kayakers take to the river.
Park visitors can attend programs at the campfire center and tour the small visitor center. The Hermit Hut Trail leads to a spot where a Russian immigrant once has a small shelter cobbled together with pieces of a fallen redwood. A second hut lies a little farther along the trail. Picnics beside the river are popular. Occasional wildlife can be seen around the park, including gray fox, black-tailed deer, raccoons, skunks, and chipmunks.
Hendy Woods State Park Campground is separated into two loops - Wildcat and Azalea. Within the 2 loops are 72 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Each campsite has a picnic table, barbecue stove, and food locker. Restrooms are nearby with flush toilets and hot showers. Drinking water spigots are available at close intervals around the campground.
In addition to campsites, the park has 4 cabins which may be rented. Each cabin comes with bunk beds, a wood stove and a table. There are no other features inside the cabins. Outside, find a small area for a tent. No RVs or trailers are permitted. Restrooms with showers are nearby. Cabins have a maximum occupancy of 6. The park also has a Hike & Bike campsite.
Hendy Woods is 8 miles northwest of Boonville and 22 miles from the coast via Highway 128.
| Campground Basics | |
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| Hendy Woods State Park Campground Location: | Highway 128, 8 miles northwest of Boonville and 35 miles northwest of Cloverdale |
| Elevation: | 200 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: |
San Francisco - 122 miles, 2:30
Sacramento - 165 miles, 2:59 |
| Camping season: | Open year-round |
| Number of Sites: | 85 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 if they fit (trailer is a vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Park Headquarters: | (707) 937-5804 |
| Reservations | |
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| Reservations Recommended: | Hendy Woods State Park Campground resrvations for some sites on the Azalea Loop can be made year-round. Reservations for camping dates from late April through September can be made year-round. At other times most campsites are first-come, first served. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations taken from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of your arrival. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #5, 37, 40, 41, Puma Cabin |
| Fees: | Campsites: $40 - $45 per night, plus reservation fee Hike & Bike: $10 Cabins: $70 |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Hendy Woods State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Hendy Woods State Park Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, grill, fire ring |
| Campground: | restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes |
| Cell Phone Service: | ATT |
| Dump Station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Hendy Woods State Park Campground Map |
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| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
Hendy Woods State Park is home to groves of towering coast redwoods, fern-lined creeks, and gentle forest creatures. Visitors to Hendy Woods State Park Campground find many wonderful places to explore.
Check for any campground or park updates:
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
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2023 - 2024