Huckleberry Campground
Richardson Grove State Park

Richardson Grove State Park, California
Richardson Grove State Park, California

Huckleberry Campground
Richardson Grove State Park


Huckleberry Campground

Huckleberry Campground is on the west side of Highway 101 in Richardson Grove State Park. Campers at Huckleberry enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating in the Eel River, whenever water levels are safe. A swim beach is near the campground. A number of interesting, self-guided nature trails meander through the park.

Huckleberry Campground offers 36 campsites. Nine sites are designated for tents only, while the rest can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The campground is arranged in two loops between North Creek and Durphy Creek. A Hike & Bike campsite, for those arriving on foot to bicyle, is available.

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Huckleberry Campground Basics
Huckleberry Campground Location: Richardson Grove State Park, Highway 101, southern Humboldt County.
Elevation: 490 feet
Camping Season: Open year-round
Number of Sites: 36
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
Richardson Grove State Park Headquarters: (707) 247-3318

Reservations for Huckleberry Campground
Reservations accepted: Reservations are available for camping dates during peak times; 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: Trailers - 24 feet, RVs - 30 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites: #14, 23, and 33
Fees: $35 plus an $8 reservation fee
Hike & Bike site - $7
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Huckleberry Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Huckleberry Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, food locker, fire grill
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, WiFi near the ranger station
Showers: Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes
Dump Station: Nearby
Campground Map: Richardson Grove Campground Map
Attractions near Huckleberry Campground: Spend time in the park's Visitor Center. Discover hiking trails through the redwoods. Swim (when water levels are safe) or fish in the Eel River. stroll along self-guided nature trails, including The Grove Interpretive Trail.


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.




Huckleberry Campground, Richardson Grove State Park, CA

Huckleberry Campground

Richardson Grove State Park Attractions

Richardson Grove State Park is home to some of the most magnificent stands of old-growth coastal redwoods in California. Campers at Huckleberry Campground have easy access to many of the main features of the park.

  • Stroll along the Exhibit Trail, Tourney Trail, and Settler's Trail.
  • In late summer when water levels are safe, swim or wade in the Eel River.
  • In the winter fish for steelhead trout.
  • Hike up to Panorama Point and Lookout Point.
  • Bring your camera as you visit some of the park's tallest redwoods such as Hartsook Giant.
  • Take a stroll through the walk-through tree, visit the bat tree, and learn from the tree-ring study conducted in 1933.
  • Follow the easy-going Race Track path which passes many unusual redwoods such as the chandelier tree with multiple trunks branching out.
  • Drop in at the Visitor Center and the nature store.
  • Join in Campfire programs, the Junior Rangers program, and guided nature walks.
  • Tour the 1930s Richardson Grove Lodge in the summer.


Key Huckleberry Campground Regulations

  1. Wood collecting is not allowed, including twigs and leaves.
  2. Generators may only be operated sparingly from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  3. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  4. Bicycles are only allowed on paved roads.
  5. Diving or jumping into the river is not allowed.

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