Campground Details - Richardson Grove SP, CA - ReserveAmerica

Description

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

Established in 1922 and named after Friend W. Richardson, the 25th governor of California, the park is bisected by Hwy. 101 and the south fork of the Eel River. Camping, hiking, swimming, and just relaxing are popular activities throughout much of the year. Fishing for salmon and steelhead is during the winter.

Richardson Grove State Park is where you first encounter significant old growth redwood forest when coming north. The 9th tallest coast redwood, a fallen tree ring study conducted in 1933, and a walk-through tree are immediately available.

The park offers a variety of summer nature programs during the summer including evening campfire programs, Junior Rangers, and guided nature walks visitor center and nature store are located in the historic 1930's Richards Grove Lodge and are also open in the summer.

Park Kiosk Hours:

Hi Season: 8am-11pm
Lo Season: Varies

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
ADA Access Comfort Station Disabled Access Site Fire Rings Firewood Fishing Hiking Trails Nature Trails Picnic Area	Ranger Station Restrooms Showers Store - Convenience Swimming Swimming - River Telephone Visitors Center
Within 10 Miles
Dump Station

Alerts and Important Information

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Individual campsites-Maximum allowable stay is thirty (30) nights per calendar year per park, with no more than fifteen (15) of these nights permitted during the summer season (May 1 through September 30). Group and Environmental campsites-Maximum allowable stay is fourteen (14) nights per calendar year per park, with no more than seven (7) nights of consecutive use per visit. After maximum allowable consecutive use has been reached no person or equipment may re-enter the same park to use any camping facilities until the expiration of at least two nights (48 hours).

Camping fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. The park staff will collect any extra vehicle fees upon entry.
2010 Reservations: 05/26 through 09/06.
Huckleberry & Madrone Campgrounds:
2010 Reservations: 05/26 through 09/06.
1st come-1st served when not on reservations.
Maximum vehicle length in Huckleberry & Madrone Campgrounds is 30 feet.
Oak Flat Campground:
Not reservable at this time.
Closed to camping when not on reservations.
Maximum vehicle length in Oak Flat Campground is 18 feet.
Dawn Redwood Group Campsite:
2010 reservations: 5/26 through 09/06
To book the Group site you must have at least 9 occupants, maximum of 40.
Group site closed when not on reservations.

Events:

Reggae Rising: August 6 - 8, 2010 (20,000 or more people)

Getting There:

Richardson Grove SP
1600 HIGHWAY 101 #8
Garberville CA 95542

Richardson Grove SP is located 7 miles south of Garberville on Hwy 101.

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Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (707)247-3318

California State Park On-sale Begins August 1 (Sunday 8AM PDT)

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RICHARDSON GROVE SP, CA

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