Nickel Creek Campground
Redwood Empire Attractions
The Redwood Empire includes a number of state and national parks with magnificent groves of old-growth coastal redwoods. Campers at Nickel Creek Campground have a secluded beach within steps of their tents. Other attractions around the Redwood Empire are nearby.
- Wander the trails in Jedediah Smith State Park. Fish or swim in the Smith River.
- Visit beautiful Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park which spreads over 14,000 acres. Watch for wandering herds of elk, enjoy old-growth redwoods, and hike up the Fern Canyon trail.
- Explore the scenic wonders of Patrick Point State Park. Stand on Wedding Rock and venture down to Agate Beach.
- Richardson Grove State Park offers magnificent redwoods and excellent campgrounds.
- Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park is a secluded redwoods park off the main highway.
- Drive south to Humboldt Redwoods State Park with the Avenue of the Giants.
- Visit Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park.
Nearby Campgrounds
Del Norte County
- Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground
- Mill Creek Campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
- Nickel Creek Campground - Redwood National Park
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Six Rivers National Forest
Nickel Creek Campground
ALERT: " Nickel Creek Camp CLOSED due to landslides and unsafe conditions." See Redwood National Park Alerts.
Nickel Creek Campground has 5 tent-only sites and no drinking water. The little campground is nestled among the bushes near the mouth of Nickel Creek, only a few hundred feet from the ocean. The campground features a lush coastal environment and the beauty of nearby Enderts Beach. While the ½-mile approach hike is steep in places, the camping experience can be rewarding. Campers enjoy secluded beach walks, tide pool explorations, and panoramic views of the Pacific.
Nickel Creek Campground has 5 first-come, first-served campsites. A free camping permit is obtained from the visitor center or at Redwood National Park Backcountry Camps. Visitors must pack out their garbage. Vault toilets are provided, but difficult to tolerate.
| Nickel Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Nickel Creek Campground Location: | Enderts Beach Rd. off Highway 101, 2 miles south of Crescent City |
| Elevation: | 150 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 3 miles south of Crescent City |
| Number of Sites: | 5 |
| Open - Closed: | open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (including RV) |
| Pets: | No pets allowed |
| Operated by | Redwood National Park |
| Campground Office: | (707) 465-7335 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations: | First come, first served; free permit required |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | None |
| Fees: | Free |
| Check-in, check-out: | anytime, Noon |
| Nickel Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire pits |
| Campground: | Chemical toilets, no potable water |
| Showers and Laundry: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Nickel Creek Campground: | Enderts Beach is close by. The Pacific Ocean spreads before you. |
Nickel Creek Campground Trailhead