Baxter Environmental Camp

About

Baxter Environmental Camp provides a peaceful, backcountry-style camping experience within Humboldt Redwoods State Park without requiring a lengthy hike. The camp features two walk-in sites located 50 to 200 yards from the parking area, situated under a canopy of second-growth redwoods along the south side of Bull Creek. This setting offers significantly more solitude than the park's larger drive-in campgrounds. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear locker for food storage. Chemical pit toilets serve the camp, though there are no showers or flush toilets. Untreated creek water is available but must be purified before drinking. The camp is located approximately 6 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants on Mattole Road. The area is active black bear habitat, making proper food storage in the provided bear lockers mandatory. Reservations are handled through ReserveCalifornia and are strongly recommended as both Baxter and neighboring Hamilton Barn environmental camps are popular. Campers must register at any open campground entrance station to receive gate access codes before setting up camp.

Directions

Located on Mattole Road, approximately 6 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants. After parking, sites are a 50-200 yard walk from the parking area.