Boats on Humboldt Bay

If you’re looking for a truly budget-friendly vacation in an area that is full of rivers, parks, ocean, yet no crowds, head to Eureka on the north coast of California.

Shoreline RV Park has all of the amenities needed while traveling on the road:

• WiFi
• Showers
• Gas
• Convenience Store
• Dog park
• Cable TV
• 30/50 amp
• Laundry

Nearby, there’s a public boat launch, marina, beaches, shopping, and restaurants. The North Coast is surrounded by natual beauty and the California State Park system has protected much of the land from being developed. Below is a list of local state parks for hiking and camping:

• Humboldt Redwoods State Park
• Patrick’s Point State Park
• Grizzley Creek Redwoods State Park
• Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
• Richardson Grove State Park
• Fort Humboldt Historic State Park

Hike the trails of the State and National Park system

Redwood National and State Parks has Hyperion, the tallest tree in the world, and Six Rivers National Forest, yet another park, has six major waterways passing through the forest: the Smith, Mad, Klamath, Trinity, Van Duzen, and Eel Rivers. Combined they produce about nine percent of California’s total runoff.

Belly dancers on Eureka Waterfront

From March through October Eureka is full of festivals and fairs, beginning with the Redwood Jazz Festival on March 26. On the first Saturday of every month, Arts Alive! fills Downtown Eureka with music, art and food while crowds mingle and meet in shops, galleries, and restaurants that all participate in displaying the work of local artists.

Plan to stay awhile at Shoreline RV Park where a full week costs only $195, less than a single night at a nice hotel.

Photos by Betsy Husband

Shoreline RV Park
2600 6th Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-2222