Hidden Springs Campground is along the Eel River and the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The campground is on a hillside in a mixed forest, 5 miles south of the Visitor Center. The South Fork of the Eel is a short walk away and offers swimming, boating, and fishing. Several forest trails lead away from the campground.
Hidden Springs Campground has 155 campsites. A majority of the sites at Hidden Springs are designated as tent-only. Thirty-four campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Campsites at Hidden Springs offer a little more privacy than at some of the other campgrounds in the park.
| Hidden Springs Campground Basics | |
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| Hidden Springs Campground Location: | Humboldt Redwoods State Park, off Highway 101, 5½ miles south of Weott at Myers Flat exit |
| Elevation: | 345 feet |
| Camping Season: | Late May through early September |
| Number of Sites: | 155 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer (fee for additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Humboldt Redwoods State Park Headquarters: | (707) 946-2409 |
| Reservations at Hidden Springs Campground | |
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| Reservations accepted: | Most sites can be reserved when campground is open; some sites always 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: | RVs 24 feet, trailers 24 feet |
| wheelchair accessible sites: | #6, 43, 117, 119, 148, 149 |
| Fees: | $35 plus an $8 reservation fee |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Humboldt Redwoods SP - Hidden Springs Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Hidden Springs Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, campfire center |
| Showers: | Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Campground Map: | Humboldt Redwoods Campground Map |
| Attractions near Hidden Springs Campground: | Enjoy hiking trails through groves of redwoods. Visit the Eel River. Stop in at the Visitor Center. Drive the Avenue of the Giants. When water levels are safe, try swimming. Have fun cycling the park roads. |
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.
Hidden Springs Campground
Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the guardian of thousands of acres of old-growth coastal redwoods. Campers at Hidden Springs Campground are close to the Eel River and the Avenue of the Giants.
Check Humboldt Redwoods State Park for any campground updates.
