State Parks near Eureka, CA

Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor is located in southern Oregon toward the state’s border with California. This scenic corridor was named after Sebastian Vizcaino, a Spanish explorer. Visitors traveling down the corridor will discover stunning panoramic views of the coast as well as Humbug Mountain.

The area tends to have mild temperatures year-round although winters can be very rainy. Because of its high altitude, this scenic corridor also has strong wind gusts. Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor is situated near cities such as Brookings and Grants Pass.

Located in the north-western mountains of California, Castle Crags State Park has become a popular haunt for those who have an RV rental in Siskiyou County. Conveniently located just off Highway 5, this spectacular park has direct access from both Sacramento and Eugene, OR.

Established as a state park in 1943, Castle Crags State Park was recognized for its remarkable glacial rock formations. However, this state park is much more than just stunning landscapes. In fact, it was once the location of a bloody battle between the Modoc Indian tribe who settled in the area, and gold miners who were on the hunt for the valuable metal.

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Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park gets you up close with some of the tallest trees on the planet. The sheer grandeur of the redwoods is incredible, with some of the oldest specimens towering more than 350 feet tall and dated at more than 2,000 years old. Del Norte Coast is part of the legendary Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) system, which also includes Jedediah Smith, Prairie Creek, and Redwood National Park. Together, the four parks protect around 45% of California's remaining old-growth redwood forests and are classed as a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. Beyond majestic old-growth coast redwoods, the park occupies eight miles of pristine Pacific coastline fringed by sandy beaches and rugged cliffs.

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Set on the Van Duzen River, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park gets you up close with the tallest trees on the planet. While the pocket-sized park occupies less than one square mile, it protects several important groves of old-growth coast redwoods. Unlike other parks such as Humboldt Redwoods and Jedediah Smith, Grizzly Creek is wonderfully off the radar and receives far fewer visitors. This makes it a fantastic place to reconnect with nature and soak in the grandeur of California's redwood forests. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the redwood forest, whether you're hiking scenic nature trails, cooling off in the Van Duzen River, or relaxing at the secluded campsite.

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With diverse terrain consisting of lush forests, craggy isles, and sunkissed beaches, it comes as no surprise that outdoor enthusiasts from all over the state can hardly resist the rural allure of Harris Beach State Park. The park was named after George Harris, a Scottish settler who reared livestock here in the late 19th century. Today, it's one of the main attractions in the entire state of Oregon and home to various animal species that come and go as the seasons change.

Explore the rugged and mysterious beauty of this state park and treat yourself to mesmerizing views of a vast ocean playground for puffins, seals, whales, and other marine animals. Take a walk along the white sandy beaches, breathe …

Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the oldest park in the Redwood National and State Parks complex, comprised of three other state parks in this region of northern California. The park started as an experiment in 1921 when the Save The Redwoods League was able to save one small grove of old-growth redwoods from loggers. It wasn't just the redwoods they saved; they also preserved habitat for numerous species of birds, river otters, salmon, bobcat, bald eagles, and black bears. The moody coastal rainforest system has a lush undergrowth of ferns, trillium redwood sorrel, and orchids.

Since its founding, the park has expanded to approximately 53,000 acres, a third of which is made up of old-growth redwood forests. The massive …

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is the northernmost state park on California’s “Redwood Highway” where you can find these massive, endangered trees. The park lies along the Smith River, nine miles east of Crescent City, which is 350 miles north of San Francisco. Covering 10,000 acres, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is home to seven percent of all of the remaining old-growth redwoods left in the entire world. This is a great starting point to book an RV in Del Norte County and journey south to visit the other national and state parks in this part of California that features these redwoods.

Jedediah Smith is believed to be the first explorer of European descent to navigate the interior …

Along the cliff-lined shoreline of the golden state of California, occupying almost 2,300 acres of land, is the gorgeous MacKerricher State Park. Sheltering different coastal habitats, from beaches and dunes to forests and wetlands, the park is highly praised among camping enthusiasts, water sports aficionados, and marine biologists for its pristine lake and coves, magnificent headlands, and biodiversity.

Due to the abundance of natural resources, such as shellfish, seaweed, and acorns, the indigenous tribes of California, most notably the Pomo and Yuki, both lived in and frequently ventured to this region. During the second half of the 19th century, the MacKerricher family moved in, bought the land, and built a ranch. The land belonged to the MacKerricher family up until …

Mendocino Headlands State Park is situated toward the northern portion of California and overlooks the Pacific Ocean on a rugged cliff. The park is packed with stunning landscapes and is often filled with colorful wildflowers during the spring and summer. In addition to its vast landscapes, Mendocino Headlands State Park is home to a few historic structures, like the Historic Ford House that tells more about the history of the local area and wildlife.

During July, this state park hosts the Mendocino Music Festival, which celebrates different music genres. Mendocino Headlands State Park is close to cities such as Fort Bragg and Willits.

Visitors to Navarro River Redwoods State Park will be able to enjoy camping with an RV, swimming, boating, hiking, and even picnicking. Be sure to book an RV in Mendocino County so you can spend a weekend or even longer exploring northern California. Navarro River Redwoods State Park has 660 acres of redwood forest to explore. The Navarro River runs through the park to the confluence with the Pacific Ocean.

The park is only about 15 minutes to the east of Navarro, where you can stock your rental RV with camping essentials before checking in to the state park RV campgrounds. While visiting Navarro and the state park, be sure to take a scenic drive along Highway 128 to …

The Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon are home to the scenic Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. Covering a whopping 4554-acres of protected forested parkland, the park is managed by the National Park Service, and is a great spot for a motorhome camping trip. Located about 20 miles from the city of Cave-Junction, Caves National Monument is known for one of the largest, untouched, and most complete segments of oceanic crust in western America. Unlike other caves that are usually made of limestone and dolomite, the caves here were formed in limestone that changed into marble during geological processes, and dates back some 190 million years!

Renting a campervan is a convenient way of getting around the area, and …

Patrick’s Point State Park is situated on northern California’s coastline and covers over 640 acres. The state park is believed to get its name from Patrick Beegan, an Irish immigrant who farmed on the land. Visitors will find stunning coastal views of the Pacific Ocean when here as well as thick forests filled with towering redwood trees.

The area around Patrick’s Point State Park tends to have comfortable temperatures in the spring and summer, but winters can be chilly. This state park is a few minutes away from the city of Eureka.

Nearly 95% of all old-growth redwoods left in the world are found in California, and close to half of them are located in the Redwoods National and State Parks complex. This large multi-agency complex includes Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 50 miles north of Eureka. The park contains the tallest trees in the world, and the species hasn’t changed at all since the Jurassic Age. Their significance and importance to the world have given them protection as both a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.

The Yurok Native Americans once inhabited the 14,000 acres that make up this park. Gold prospectors eventually forced the natives out in the mid-19th century, and when gold didn’t pan out, the …

The most striking coastal rainforest in the United States lies south of the Oregon border, in Northern California. Spanning nearly 40 miles of scenic coastline, Redwood National and State Parks are home to the world’s tallest trees, remote beaches, herds of Roosevelt elk, majestic gray whales, and black bears. Redwood National and State Parks are so valuable that they've been designated a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.

Redwood National and State Parks encompass multiple national and state lands jointly administered by both the National Park Service and the California State Parks Department. The old-growth trees were nearly milled to extinction in the 19th century, but conservation efforts slowly preserved them one tract at a time. Redwood National …

The most striking coastal rainforest in the United States lies south of the Oregon border, in Northern California. Spanning nearly 40 miles of scenic coastline, Redwood National and State Park is home to the world’s tallest trees, remote beaches, herds of Roosevelt elk, majestic gray whales, and black bears. Redwood National and State Park is so valuable that it’s been designated a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.

Redwood National and State Park encompasses multiple national and state lands jointly administered by both the National Park Service and California State Parks. The old-growth trees were nearly milled to extinction in the 19th century, but conservation efforts slowly preserved them one tract at a time. Redwood National Park was …