Fern Canyon in Redwood National Park has been used for movie filming.
The 132,000-acre Redwood National Park is home to 2,200-year old Redwoods that reach a height of 250 to 300 feet. More than 45 percent of the world's Redwood trees are located within 39,000 acres of the National Park. Guests camping in cabins near the park can enjoy hiking or biking through the massive forests and enjoy swimming, fishing and boating on the nearby ocean coast.
Emerald Forest of Trinidad
The cabins at the Emerald Forest of Trinidad offer both rustic and luxury accommodations across the 12-acre property. The one-bedroom North Coast Original Cabins were built in the 1930s and offer a wood-burning stove, claw foot bathtub and full kitchen, whereas the three-bedroom, two bathroom modernized cabins have fully equipped contemporary kitchens and a large living area with gas fireplace. Two cabins are pet-friendly, and some are also wheelchair accessible. The onsite Celebration Hall can accommodate up to 40 guests for personal functions and has an outdoor pavilion and campfire area. The resort has a playground, video arcade and gift shop with basic groceries available. Tent and RV camping also is available at Emerald Forest of Trinidad.
The Emerald Forest of Trinidad
P.O. Box 870
753 Patrick's Point Drive
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-3554
cabinsintheredwoods.com
Redwood Parks Lodge Company
Redwood Adventures offers seven cabin accommodations across seven acres and a variety of adventure and nature tours. The 1,200-square-foot cabins were originally the homes of local sawmill workers and have been remodeled to offer contemporary accommodations. Guests can enjoy hiking or biking around Fern Canyon, a site used in filming movies such as Jurassic Park and Lost World. Guests also can go horseback riding along the Lost Coast, where sea lions are aplenty, or fishing for rockfish, crab and salmon that have been known to grow to a size of 60 pounds. Tours available include Redwood National Park Ecotours, the World's Tallest Trees Tour and the Fern Canyon tour full of creeks and waterfalls.
Redwood Parks Lodge Company
7 Valley Green Camp Road
Orick, CA 95555
866-733-9637
redwoodadventures.com
Redwoods RV Resort
The Redwoods RV Resort offers tent and RV rental sites as well as deluxe and premium cabin accommodations. Cabins include a range of amenities, such as a contemporary kitchen with a full range of appliances, cable television in every room and soaker tub and separate walk-in shower. The resort has a large children's playground, horseshoes, onsite laundry facility and a dog washing area. Guests can enjoy a stroll on the nearby beach or go swimming in the ocean. Just a short hike into the Redwood National Park, guests can hop onto the Sky Trail that rises 571 feet into the air and brings riders on a 1,570-foot ride above the top branches of the 300-foot Redwoods.
The Redwoods RV Resort
6701 Highway 101 North
Crescent City, CA 95531
707-487-7404
redwoodsrv.com
View Crest Lodge
View Crest Lodge is open all year long and offers modern cabin accommodations with kitchenette or full kitchen, forced air heating and digital cable television. Every deck has a private outdoor sun deck, and some come equipped with an indoor hot tub. Housekeeping services are provided daily. The Lady Bird Johnson Grove is located within a one-mile hike of View Crest Lodge and offers bird watchers and nature enthusiasts a delightful retreat throughout the vacation.
View Crest Lodge
3415 Patrick's Point Drive
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-3393
viewcrestlodge.com
Tags: National Park, Redwood National, Redwood National Park, Crest Lodge, Emerald Forest
