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.
Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 8:19AM PST until January 4 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Heavy and unusually high tides * WHERE...West Central Humboldt County in northwestern California... * Until 600 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 818 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, Carlotta, McKinleyville, Ferndale, Pine Hills, Humboldt Hill, Cutten, Fernbridge, Bayview, Loleta, Myrtletown, Freshwater, Rohnerville, Hydesville and Samoa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 7:39AM PST until January 4 at 11:45AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California... * Until 1145 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 739 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Honeydew, Shelter Cove, Rio Dell, Petrolia, Scotia, Bull Creek, Ettersburg and Capetown. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued January 3 at 10:52PM PST until January 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, Lake County, and Southern Trinity * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of rainfall Sunday into Monday will promote small stream flooding. Some breaks in the precipitation are possible, but will be brief and not allow for much chance for basins to drain. Additional rainfall of 1-4 inches through Monday is forecast. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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