Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
federal · Crescent City, CA
- dump station18 mi
- fuel station6.7 mi
NPS Photo · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Experience the wild Pacific coastline and grazing Roosevelt elk in this campground, with easy access to a secluded stretch of beach, Fern Canyon, and 70 miles of hiking and biking trails. Located on the coast within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in the southern part of the parks. Access is via a narrow, single lane, dirt road. Recreational vehicles are not advised, and trailers are prohibited. From early October to mid-May, this campground switches to "First come, first served" sites.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 18 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 6.7 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 6.4 mi
grocery
Orick Market
- 2.7 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 4.7 mi
trailhead
Lost Man Creek Trailhead
- 0.3 mi
attraction
Goldbluff beach
- 9.5 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- . · Crescent City, CA 95531
- 1-800-444-7275
- nps.gov
Reservations & demand
Lead time: Unknown
Not enough historical Recreation.gov reservation samples for this place yet. Historical demand only — not live availability.
Outbound provider links only. Roam Atlas does not book sites or show live availability.
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.