Baxter Environmental Camp
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens just before Memorial Day and operates through Labor Day weekend. Reservations available six months in advance and are strongly recommended.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 29 at 9:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
ESFEKA A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week and into this weekend. The first round of rain will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday and provide generally light to moderate rainfall amounts. Locally heavy rain is expected in the King Range. This initial period of rain will set the stage for a more intense rainstorm expected to arrive Friday into Friday night. Current indications are for the heaviest rainfall to occur during the day on Friday into Friday night. The greatest risk for small stream flooding will occur during this time period and probably continue into Saturday after heavy rain has ended due to the lag in rainfall run-off. Road closures will be possible. At this point, the area of greatest concern is in southern Humboldt and northwest Mendocino counties. Small rivers, streams and creeks such as Elk river, Jacoby creek and Mattole river could exceed their banks and flood area roads. Southern Mendocino and Lake counties may also experience heavy rain and road flooding will be possible. Mainstem rivers will also likely rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories and warning as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be moving much faster than you think.
About
Baxter Environmental Camp is a primitive walk-in campground in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, offering two secluded campsites under second-growth redwoods along the south side of Bull Creek. Located on Mattole Road about 6 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants, the campground requires campers to register at a staffed entrance station where they receive a combination for the parking area gate. From the parking area, it's a short walk of 50 to 200 yards to reach the campsites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear locker for food storage, as the area is located in black bear country. The camp provides chemical toilets and untreated water. This environmental camp offers a peaceful, more natural camping experience compared to the park's drive-in campgrounds, combining elements of car camping and backpacking without requiring extensive hiking. Humboldt Redwoods State Park encompasses over 53,000 acres with 17,000 acres of old-growth coast redwood forest, the largest remaining contiguous old-growth redwood forest in the world. The park features the scenic 32-mile Avenue of the Giants, numerous hiking trails, and opportunities to experience towering ancient redwoods.
Directions
Located on Mattole Road approximately 6 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants. Must register at a staffed campground entrance station to receive parking area gate combination. Walk-in access of 50 to 200 yards from parking to campsites.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| NoCoastRedwoodsInfo@parks.ca.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 946-2409 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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