The redwoods in the Grizzly Creek area were what inspired Owen R. Cheatham, founder of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, to preserve this site in perpetuity. The Cheatham Grove is an exceptional stand of coast redwoods. The park is a quiet place to camp, hike, fish, swim and picnic. The Van Duzen River flows beside the campground. There is a visitor center.

The campground is open year-round and can accommodate from tents up to 24’ trailers and 30’ motor homes. There are no hook-ups.

• Visitation: 25,000
• Address: 16949 HWY. 36, Carlotta, CA 95528.
• Location: 17 miles east of Fortuna on Hwy. 36.
• Telephone: (707) 777-3683
• Operating hours/seasons: Campground open all year. Day use area open sunrise to sunset.
• Climate/recommended clothing: Inland/coastal/temperate. Summer 70°-80°. Winter 40°-50°. Dress for rain Nov.-May with up to 65" annually.
• Travel Directions: 20 miles south of Eureka on HWY. 101 at Fortuna, take Hwy 36 east for 17 miles.
• Fees/costs/rates: **All fees subject to change as of January 2001** Car campsites - off season $12., on season $16. Showers need quarters. Environmental camp $11/night on season & $7/night off-season. Day-use $2/car. Senior citizens receive $2 discount camping.
• Facilities: 30 campsites, canoe and kayaking, fishing & swimming in Van Duzen River, group camp &/or picnic area, 4.5 miles of hiking trails, horse shoe pit, environmental camp, visitor center with exhibits and bookstore.
• Reservations/permits: Recommend reservations for car camps Memorial Day-Labor Day. Call (800) 444-7275. Reservations not necessary rest of year. For group camp/picnic area reservations call park directly (707) 777-3683.
• Basic visit recommendations: Walk through ancient redwood forest at Cheatham Grove; enjoy self-guided nature trail; experience Van Duzen River for fishing in the winter and swimming in the summer.
• Special events/programs: None/Nature walks, campfires, Junior Ranger and Jays programs during summer season.
• Visitor impacts: Low use park. Fairly quiet except HWY. 36 is adjacent to campground and picnic area.
• Adjacent visitor attractions: Victorian village of Ferndale and Ft. Humboldt to the north. Humboldt Redwoods S.P. with Avenue of the Giants to the south, Ruth Lake to the east.