Riverside RV Park

The Great Outdoors

Whether you dabble in the outdoors or have a passion for the wilderness, the natural areas you can check out nearby can not be underestimated. Just make your way over to Six Rivers National Forest near Crescent City if you want to put that to the test with over a million acres to cover. The six rivers that flow through here make for excellent kayaking, canoeing, and tubing opportunities with over 1,500 miles of stream to explore. When you aren’t enjoying the views on a scenic drive, you can try hunting or fishing for rainbow trout next to granite cliffs. There are hundreds of miles for hiking, and you can see all sorts of creatures, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons.If you want to head farther inland, you can keep heading east to the sprawling Klamath National Forest near Yreka. Over 1.7 million acres of land provides you plenty to see whether you are hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or enjoying the area with a scenic drive. Try five distinct wilderness areas along with botanical and geological sites as well. Once you have had your fill of amazing scenery, you can also try recreational activities like swimming, canoeing, tubing, fishing, hunting, and more.You might also consider a visit to Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park near Orick, another amazing spot to relax with your RV rental nearby. You'll have the opportunity to spot some elk there while you are walking the sandy beaches. Then you can check out the huge redwoods or fern-draped canyon walls as this dynamic area is full of stunning sights. With fishing, cultural sites, interpretive nature programs, and more, there’s always something to pique your interest here.

Explore the City

When you are looking for a more structured way to enjoy the area, you can find many ways to have a good time and learn something new. You can head up to Crescent City and check out Ocean World if you are looking to switch from the woods to the ocean. There you can enjoy a guided tour that will let you see and touch many interesting creatures of the deep. Sharks, seals, and sea lions can be observed, and they might even put on a show for you.If you want to take a closer look at the redwoods that make this area one of the most unique locations in the world, you can make your way over to Trees of Mystery in Klamath. Check out some of the wildest trees in the world from the ground or above, with the SkyTrail air tram allowing for aerial views. The End of the Trail Museum also gives you a tremendous opportunity to explore the local culture with a fantastic collection of Native American artifacts.Another family-friendly destination is the Sequoia Park Zoo which is located in Eureka. This 60-acre complex houses many interesting creatures to see and is California's oldest zoo, built in 1907. For over a century, visitors have been coming to see some tremendous biodiversity, with mammals, reptiles, amphibians, an aviary, and more.