Hidden Springs Campground
Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California
Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California

Hidden Springs Campground
Humboldt Redwoods State Park


Hidden Springs Campground

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.

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Hidden Springs Campground Basics
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
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
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.


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.




Hidden Springs Campground, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, CA

Hidden Springs Campground

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Attractions

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.

  • Begin with a tour of the Visitors Center with exhibits, displays, theater, books, and the famous Kellogg Travel Log.
  • Explore over 100 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.
  • Drive along the Avenue of the Giants and visit groves of towering redwoods.
  • Fish, boat, and swim in the Eel River.
  • Children enjoy the Junior Rangers program.
  • Attend the daily campfire programs.
  • Watch for wildlife such as black-tailed deer, chipmunks, raccoons, and perhaps even a bobcat, coyote, or black bear.
  • Bird watchers look for red-tailed hawks, wild turkeys, ospreys, and golden eagles.
  • Fish for steelhead trout in the Eel River.


Key Hidden Springs Campground Regulations

  1. Wood collecting in the park is not permitted, including twigs and leaves.
  2. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  3. Generators may only be operated sparingly from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  4. Avoid problems with bears by securing food and similar items in bear-proof canisters.

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