Hickey Campground

About

Hickey Campground is one of three camping areas at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, a 1,020-acre park in the heart of California's redwood country. The park traces its origins to 1922, when the Hickey family donated a 40-acre parcel to preserve virgin redwoods. Today the campground offers 63 sites spread beneath towering old-growth and second-growth redwood trees. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and a food storage locker to deter wildlife. Facilities include flush restrooms, hot showers, and potable water spigots throughout the loop. The campground accommodates tents and RVs up to 27 feet (motorhomes) or 24 feet (trailers). One ADA-accessible site is available with a connected accessible restroom and shower. The South Fork Eel River borders the park and provides a popular swimming hole during warmer months. Hiking trails wind through old-growth groves, though dogs are not permitted on trails. Leashed pets are welcome in the campground and day-use areas.

Directions

From the south, take US-101 north through Leggett. The park entrance is 1.5 miles north of Leggett, just west of the Rock Creek overcrossing. From the north, take US-101 south; the entrance is on the west side of the highway.