Albee Creek Campground

Albee Creek Campground

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John Albee recognized the beauty of this place when he homesteaded here in the late 1800s. In the fall, visitors can enjoy fresh apples from the historic apple orchard planted by Albee. The campground occupies the old homestead site, with Bull Creek running along one edge and Albee Creek along the other. The rest of the campground is nestled at the base of tree-covered hills. Some sites are located under the old redwoods, while others are located in more open, sunny places along the meadow edge. The town of Bull Creek, which was located not far from here, was severely damaged in the 1964 flood. After the destruction caused by the flood, the state began acquiring land in the Bull Creek watershed in order to try and restore it to prevent downstream erosion. The gravel washed down by the flood had eroded banks downstream, causing many of the old-growth redwoods in the Rockefeller Forest to topple into the creek. Restoration efforts in the watershed began soon after purchase and continue today.

Albee Creek Campground is located five miles west of the Avenue of the Giants on the Mattole Road. The campground is situated partially in a meadow and partially in the forest. In the evenings, deer are frequently seen in the orchard that occupies part of the meadow. This is an excellent place for star-gazing or wildlife watching. The drive out the Mattole Road to the campground is especially beautiful because the road winds through the big trees of the Rockefeller Forest. The road is narrow and winding and passes through the largest remaining old-growth coast redwood forest in the world.

Number of campsites:	40
Camping accommodations:	Tents Trailers up to 24 feet long RVs up to 33 feet long (no hookups)
Facilities:	Restrooms Showers (coin-operated)
Campsite contains:	Fire ring Food locker Picnic table Level area for pitching tent Parking for two vehicles (extra vehicle fee applies for more than two vehicles) Potable water is nearby
Wheelchair accessibility:	Two campsites, showers and new restroom building.
Campground Phone:	(707)946-2472 (Only answered when campground is staffed mid-May until mid-October.) Otherwise call the main park number at (707)946-2409 for information. Park staff only has current reservation information for 7 days from the present date. For current availability, call Reserve America at (800)444-7275.
Travel directions to Albee Creek Campground:	From the south: From Highway 101, take the South Fork/Founders Tree exit. At the intersection with the Avenue of the Giants, turn left. Drive over the bridge above the Eel River. On the other side of the bridge is a sign indicating Honeydew and Rockefeller Forest. Turn left there and go under the freeway underpass. You are now on the Mattole Road. Drive about five miles on this road and you will see the Albee Creek Campground sign. Turn right and drive up the entrance road until you cross the bridge over Albee Creek and into the campground. From the north: From Highway 101, take the Honeydew/South Fork exit. Turn right at the intersection at the bottom of the offramp. You are now on the Mattole Road. Drive about five miles on this road and you will see the Albee Creek Campground sign. Turn right and drive up the entrance road until you cross the bridge over Albee Creek and into the campground. From the Visitor Center: Drive about four miles north on the Avenue of the Giants. Drive over the bridge above the Eel River. On the other side of the bridge is a sign indicating Honeydew and Rockefeller Forest. Turn left there and go under the freeway underpass. You are now on the Mattole Road. Drive about five miles on this road and you will see the Albee Creek Campground sign. Turn right and drive up the entrance road until you cross the bridge over Albee Creek and into the campground.
Make a reservation:	Reserve sites at Albee Creek through Reserve America.
Nearby trails:	Big Tree loop trail Horse trail to Cuneo Creek Group Horse Camp Horse Trail to Look Prairie Addie Johnson Grave Site Trail Bull Creek Flats Trail
Nearby attractions:	Rockefeller Forest Big Tree Area Cuneo Creek Group Horse Camp
Firewood:	No wood may be gathered in the park. Firewood is available for sale at the campground.
Dogs:	Must be on a leash at all times Are not allowed on trails Must be inside your vehicle or tent at night
Activities:	Summer activities include evening campfire programs, guided nature walks, and Junior Ranger programs for children ages 7 to 12 years. Check the schedule when you arrive at the park.
Animal life:	Raccoon, gray fox, striped skunk, spotted skunk, black bear, black-tailed deer, brush rabbit, mountain lion, deer mouse, varied thrush, raven, wild turkey, wild pig, bobcat, California quail, turkey vulture, red-tailed hawk, coyote, Steller's jay.

Albee Creek Campground is open mid-May through mid-September. There are no hookups in the campground. Reservations can be made by calling Reserve America at (800) 444-7275.

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