Sometimes referred to as undeveloped &/or Primitive

Environmental camps usually permit the camper to drive their vehicle into a special parking area and from there they must carry their camping equipment a short distance, generally 200+ yards to up to ¼ mile. First come/first served – except Humboldt Redwoods which maybe reserved.

Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, a tent location and a toilet nearby. No potable water available at the sites.

Fee: $7.00/$11.00/ site (off/on season) – Subject to change as of January 2001

While each site may accommodate up to 8 people maximum, the sites are primarily designed for very small user groups (1 – 4 people)

Because of the backcountry nature of these camps – no pets permitted

Lakes Earl & Tolowa (707) 464-6101 ext. 5151)

• 6 sites (located 10 miles north of Crescent City)
• Register, pay fees and receive the combination to environmental camps locked gate at Jedediah Smith or Del Norte Redwoods State Park campgrounds.
• Camps are located in coastal dune area a short distance from the ocean.
• From the camp area over 15 miles of scenic trail will lead the visitor to ponds, marshes, sand dunes, wooded areas and the Pacific Ocean.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park – Gold Bluffs Beach area (707)822-7611 ext. 5301)

• 3 sites (located 6 miles north of Orick)
• Register, pay fees and receive the combination to environmental camps locked gate at Elk Prairie or Gold Bluffs Beach entrance stations.
• Camps are located in a spruce/redwoods/alder forest a short distance from the ocean.
• From the camp area over 70 miles of scenic trail will lead the visitor to a lagoon, sand dunes, wooded areas and the Pacific Ocean.

Humboldt Lagoons State Park (707) 488-2041

• 6 sites (located 10 miles north of Trinidad)
• Self register & pay fees at the boat ramp area near Visitor Center.
• Camps are accessed by boat. (small boat, canoe &/or kayak advised. 10-mph maximum speed on lagoon). Campers must bring their own float vehicle.
• 1500-acre lagoon surrounded by forest and sand barrier beach, hiking trail and ocean environs to explore.

• 6 sites (located 9 miles north of Trinidad)
• Register, pay fees and receive the combination to environmental camps locked gate at Patrick’s Point State Park entrance station or Humboldt Lagoons Visitor Center.
• Camps are located in a spruce/redwoods/alder forest a short distance from the ocean.
• From the camp area over 10 miles of ocean frontage, lagoons with keen bird watching and a coastal trail are available.

Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park (707) 777-3683

• 5 sites (located 20 miles east of Fortuna)
• Register, pay fees and receive the combination to environmental camps locked gate at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park entrance station.
• Camps are located along the Van Duzen River near redwood/fir/alder forests.
• During the summer the warm weather combined with the river access make this an enjoyable natural respite.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park (707) 946-2409

• 5 sites (Baxter 2 sites & Hamilton Barn 3 sites – 7 miles west of Weott on the Mattole Road).
• Register, pay fees and receive the combination to environmental camps locked gate at Humboldt Redwoods State Park HQ &/or Burlington Campground entrance station. NOTE: These sites are on the reservation - ReserveAmerica - system 1-(800) 444-7275 from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
• Camps are located along the Bull Creek near redwood/fir/alder forests.
• Ancient forest, open meadows, riparian habitat, and hiking trails are all available.