The Retreat at Redwood Shores

Campground in Eureka, CA • 92 RV Sites

The Retreat at Redwood Shores sits on 10 acres in Eureka, California, on the North Coast where the Humboldt Bay estuary meets the southern edge of the world's most significant coastal redwood forest ecosystem. The property offers cabins, RV sites, and tent sites in a setting that positions guests in the middle of the Redwood Coast's competing attractions: the Avenue of the Giants, accessible to the south, and the Redwood National and State Parks complex, accessible to the north, flank the resort in a corridor where the concentration of old-growth redwood per driving mile is unmatched anywhere on Earth. RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and cabins of varying sizes provide the accommodation range for different camping styles, all on the 10-acre property landscaped with the coastal vegetation and ornamental planting that the Humboldt Bay climate supports year-round. An outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, mini-golf course, playground, giant chess and checkers, bocce ball, laundry, and a general store provide the on-site recreation that keeps guests occupied between redwood excursions. The pool is seasonal, and summer kids' programming—crafts and ice cream socials organized through the summer months—gives the resort a family-camp character that the broader Redwood Coast's independent campground options rarely provide. Showers and bathrooms are well-maintained throughout the property. Eureka anchors Humboldt County's coastal economy at the head of Humboldt Bay, the largest coastal bay between San Francisco Bay and the Columbia River—an estuary of marshes, mudflats, and open water that provides critical habitat for migratory shorebirds on the Pacific Flyway and supports the commercial Dungeness crab and oyster fisheries that define Humboldt Bay's working waterfront character. The Old Town Eureka historic district preserves the Victorian commercial architecture of a late-nineteenth-century lumber and fishing port in a collection of elaborately ornamented storefronts and residential buildings, including the Carson Mansion—widely considered the most elaborate Victorian house in the United States. The Avenue of the Giants, 15 minutes south of Eureka, traverses 31 miles through Humboldt Redwoods State Park in the Eel River drainage, passing through the Rockefeller Forest—the world's largest remaining old-growth coast redwood forest—in a corridor where individual trees exceed 350 feet in height and 20 feet in diameter. Redwood National Park, about 50 miles north, extends the protected redwood corridor through Del Norte County and the Klamath River canyon in a UNESCO World Heritage Site that connects the coastal and inland redwood ecosystems. Humboldt Bay's estuary boat tours provide a water-level perspective on the bay's wildlife and the Victorian architecture of Eureka's waterfront from an angle unavailable from land. The Retreat at Redwood Shores operates year-round in Humboldt County's coastal climate—mild, fog-influenced temperatures year-round, with the driest and warmest conditions from late June through September, and the dramatic winter storms of November through March that make the Redwood Coast one of the West's most compelling storm-watching environments. The Avenue of the Giants Marathon each May and the Humboldt Crab Fest in the spring anchor the local events calendar, and summer reservations for the resort's cabin accommodation book quickly given the Redwood Coast's limited private lodging inventory.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- RV Check-in Time: 2 p.m.
- RV Check-Out Time: 11 a.m.
- Check-in is located in the main park office.
- Late checkout will result in an additional $25.00 charge
- Late checkouts occurring after 4:00 p.m. will result in a full charge for a night's stay.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager makes the ultimate decision regarding spot placement.Trash & Waste Disposal
- No dumping of bulky or large items, electronics, paint, or chemicals.
- Trash or other items left in sight after leaving will result in a $50.00 disposal charge to the card saved on file.
- No washing of dishes or utensils in the restrooms.
- There are two sinks on the property.
- Please pick up after your pet - failure to do so will result in a notice of violation of park rules.
- It is against the law in California.Park Property & Infrastructure
- No alterations or changes to park grounds, property, or infrastructure without prior approval from management.Smoking & Alcohol
- No smoking within 50 feet of park playgrounds, buildings, or recreational facilities.Facility Access Restrictions
- No pets; no open containers of alcohol are allowed in the Park office, recreational community facilities, playground, laundry room, or restrooms.
- Service animals are accepted.Pet Policy
- No aggressive pets.
- Disruptive or aggressive pets on grounds are subject to removal without refund.
- No aggressive breeds allowed
- Pets must be on a leash at all times.Noise & Conduct
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, and to terminate your stay without refund for violation of Resort Rules and Policies.Extended Stays
- We do not offer monthly discounts nor reservations longer than one month in duration.
- Extended stay discounts are based on the daily rate for each site.
- All extended stay guests must be approved by the Operations Manager.Vehicles & Parking
- All vehicles must be well-maintained and in good working order; vehicles in poor repair may be asked to leave the park.
- Vehicle condition violations include, but are not limited to, tarps, broken windows, excessive rust, and more.
- All vehicles, boats, trailers, motorcycles, or any other type of motorized vehicle must be registered with the office and must be kept within the boundary of your assigned site.
- No parking of any vehicle, trailer, or motorcycle on the grass.
- Any extra vehicle, boat, or trailer is subject to an additional charge.
- Vehicle washing is allowed by permit only.
- Permits are $20.00 and are available in the front office.Speed Limit
- Speed limit is 5 MPH.Site Use & Tenting
- No let or sublet is allowed
- Failure to renew for an overstay is cause for your RV to be towed at the owner's expense.
- Tents are allowed in tent sites and certain pre-approved RV sites only; tents placed in RV sites are subject to additional charges.Utilities & Appliances
- No space heaters or hotplates allowed.
- Use of generators in the park is prohibited, except in the event of an emergency and with the prior approval from park management.Campfires & Drones
- Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings, grills, or barbecues only.
- Fires must be attended by a responsible adult at all times and must be completely extinguished before leaving your site.
- Please, do not burn trash.
- No flying of drones or drone photography without approval by park management.