Cuneo Creek Horse Camp
Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Cuneo Creek Horse Camp - Humboldt Redwoods State Park , California
Cuneo Creek Horse Camp - Humboldt Redwoods State Park , California

Cuneo Creek Horse Camp
Humboldt Redwoods State Park


Cuneo Creek Horse Camp

Cuneo Creek Horse Camp is found near Bull Creek in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The campground is off Mattole Road, 8 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants, on a beautiful open prairie at the base of a ridge.

The outstanding facilities at Cuneo Creek Horse Camp include 5 environmental horse camps and two group horse sites. One of the group sites can accommodate up to 25 people and the other as many as 65 people. The group sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Equestrian campers at the group sites will find many corrals, large tables, large BBQ, manure bins, and watering troughs.

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Cuneo Creek Horse Camp Basics
Cuneo Creek Horse Camp Location: Humboldt Redwoods State Park, 8 miles west on Mattole Rd. off Highway 101, 2 miles north of Weott
Elevation: 470 feet
Camping Season: Open Mid-April through mid-October
Number of Sites: 5 environmental sites, 2 group sites
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children) in environmental sites
25 and 65 in the two group sites
Vehicles per Site: Large group site - 30
Small group site - 10
Individual sites - 4
Pets: Dogs on leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Headquarters: (707) 946-2409

Reservations at Cuneo Creek Horse Camp
Reservations accepted: Reservations can be made for camping dates from late May through early September; otherwise sites are 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 for group sites: RVs 33 feet, trailers 24 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: Some accessible sites available
Fees: Environmental sites - $35 per night
Group sites - $135 and $200 per night
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Humboldt Redwoods SP - Cuneo Creek Horse Camp Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Cuneo Creek Horse Camp Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, corrals, watering troughs, wheel barrows
Showers: Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Cuneo Creek Horse Camp: Horseback riding trails are nearby, including the Indian Orchard Trail and the Homestead Trail. Enjoy the beautiful Eel River for boating, fishing, and swimming. Tour the park's Visitor Center. Drive along the famous Avenue of the Giants.


Cuneo Creek Horse Camp, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, CA

Cuneo Creek Horse Camp


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.




Cuneo Creek Horse Camp, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, CA

Cuneo Creek Horse Camp

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Attractions

Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the guardian of thousands of acres of old-growth coastal redwoods. Campers at Cuneo Creek Horse Camp have excellent facilities along with wonderful riding trails.

  • Find good equestrian trails along Mattole Road, including the Grasshopper Multi-Use Trail, Look Prairie Multi-Use Trail, and Blue Slide day use area.
  • Explore over 100 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.
  • Drive along the Avenue of the Giants and visit groves of towering redwoods.
  • Fish, boat, and swim in the Eel River.
  • Tour the Visitors Center with exhibits, displays, theater, books, and the famous Kellogg Travel Log.
  • Children enjoy the Junior Rangers program.
  • Attend the daily campfire programs.
  • Watch for wildlife such as black-tailed deer, chipmunks, raccoons, and perhaps even a bobcat, coyote, or black bear.
  • Bird watchers look for red-tailed hawks, wild turkeys, ospreys, and golden eagles.
  • Fish for steelhead trout in the Eel River.


Key Cuneo Creek Horse Camp Regulations

  1. Visitors to Cuneo Creek will need to provide their own pitch forks, hoses, buckets, and similar equipment.
  2. Wood collecting is not allowed, including twigs and leaves.
  3. Generators may only be operated sparingly from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  4. Bears: Properly store food and scented items to prevent bears from getting to them.

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