Redwood Campground
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, California
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, California

Redwood Campground
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area


Redwood Campground

Redwood Campground is in Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area off Highway 101 in northern Mendocino County. The campground is across a seasonal bridge over the South Fork Eel River. River conditions sometimes delay placement of the bridge and opening of the campground. Visitors at Redwood Campground appreciate its secluded location and well-spaced campsites. River access is close by. Trails to various redwood groves lead out from the campground.

Redwood Campground has 62 campsites. All of the sites are tent-only. No trailers of any kind are allowed across the seasonal bridge. Some campsites are kept as first-come, first-served sites or may be reserved directly through the park.

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Redwood Campground Basics
Redwood Campground Location: Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, Highway 101, 1½ miles north of Leggett
Elevation: 885 feet
Camping Season: At least one campground loop in the park is open year-round (usually in Rock Creek Campground).
Other campgrounds are open during the peak season (generally Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day), depending on weather. Check the reservation website listed below.
Number of Sites: 62
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
Standish-Hickey SRA Headquarters: (707) -925-6482

Reservations for Redwood Campground
Reservations recommended: Mid-May to mid-October
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 18 feet, no trailers of any kind
Wheelchair accessible sites: #136
Fees: $35 per night, plus an $8 reservation fee
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Redwood Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Redwood Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, food locker, fire grill
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers: Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes
Dump Station: No
Campground Map: Standish-Hickey Campground Map
Attractions near Redwood Campground: Enjoy hiking trails and redwood groves. Swim in Eel River when water level is safe. Try fishing in the river. Drive to the nearby Smithe Redwood Grove. Stop in at the Drive-Thru Tree Park. Visit a tourist favorite, Confusion Hill.


South Fork Eel River, Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, CA

South Fork Eel River

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.




Redwood Campground, Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, CA

Redwood Campground

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area Attractions

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area in northern Mendocino County offers a range of recreation activities and natural wonders. Campers at Redwood Campground are across the river from the main part of the park, but not so far that they can't take advantage of all the park's attractions.

  • Swim in the South Fork of the Eel River when water levels are safe.
  • Stroll along the Grove Trail and enjoy the virgin redwood stands. Visit the 225-foot Miles Standish Tree.
  • Hike along the Taber Nature Trail and the Mill Creek Loop Trail.
  • Watch for black-tailed deer, gray foxes, and river otters.
  • Overhead watch for osprey, woodpeckers, owls, eagles, and hawks.
  • Enjoy a picnic in the day-use area.
  • In the fall and winter fish for salmon and steelhead.
  • Attend a summer interpretive program at the campfire center.


Key Redwood Campground Regulations

  1. No trailers are allowed in Redwood Campground.
  2. Diving or jumping into the river is not allowed.
  3. Dogs must be kept on a leash and must be confined to a tent or vehicle at night.
  4. Wood collecting is not allowed, including twigs and leaves.
  5. Generators may only be operated sparingly from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  6. Bicycles are only allowed on paved roads.

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