My husband, a friend, and I spent a 3-day weekend at Baxter Environmental Camp in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. We left Friday night and came back Monday afternoon.
Along with some of the other environmental camp sites like Hamilton Barn, also at Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and Dry Lagoon at Humboldt Lagoons State Park, this just made it onto my list of favourite camping spots in Northern California.
We had a wonderful time, complete privacy, and old-growth redwoods all around us. We visited the Pioneer Cemetary and walked the Bull Creek Trail North (except for the last short eastern segment which was blocked by a fallen tree and forced us to turn around a bit early.) We did some photography as well, though i don’t know whether I’ll have any good images. And we had the most fantastic camp meals.
All this to say…
Sounds like fun!!! My family and I recently went camping in over in Safford. However we ended up taking the trailer and pulling the car. This worked out great, my husband just purchase a used Uhaul car carrier about two days prior. At first I have to say I was a little hesitant… I mean, rough dirt roads….flying rocks… and my car! But in all honesty it turned out great. However next time I think we will stick to basics and break the out the tent!
I can’t imagine how bleak the Northcoast would be if the parks closed.
Maybe if we chant this loud enough we will be heard in the state capitol
Don’t let the California State Parks close!!!