Burlington Campground

Burlington Campground

Click on the map to view pictures of several typical campsites in Burlington Campground.

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Burlington was named for the burls found on the trees here. At one time, a small town was located here. Burl is dormant bud tissue that grows on the redwoods. Burls can sprout if there is injury to the tree. Redwoods can grow new limbs and tree trunks in this way.

Burlington Campground is located on the Avenue of the Giants next to the Visitor Center. On quiet evenings, campers may hear flying squirrels as they scamper about in the trees overhead. Deer, gray fox, and raccoons are often seen at night here. On summer afternoons, the cries of ravens and the haunting song of the varied thrush echo through the forest.

Burlington Campground is a pleasant place to be on warm summer afternoons. The second-growth redwood forest is cool and shady. Campers can relax at the river, a short five-minute walk away. Water level and sand bar locations at the river vary from year to year. Sometimes there are good swimming holes. The river is always a good place for wading on hot summer days. Several trails are accessible from the Burlington river bar. There is a seasonal footbridge installed over the river every year. Usually the bridge is in place by Memorial Day weekend, although this can vary with the river flow conditions.

The Visitor Center next to the campground offers displays, a slide show, and videos that describe the park and its cultural and natural history. The store has books, postcards, maps, and other interpretive items available for purchase.

Number of campsites:	57
Camping accommodations:	Tents Trailers up to 24 feet long Motorhomes 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 (#54 and #31 on map above), restrooms, showers, campfire center, Visitor Center.
Campground Phone:	(707)946-1811 (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 Burlington Campground:	From the south: From Highway 101, take the Myers Flat exit. At the intersection with the Avenue of the Giants, turn right. Drive through the town and continue on the Avenue of the Giants 4.4 miles to Burlington Campground. Distance from San Francisco: 232 miles From the north: From Highway 101, take the Weott exit. Turn right at the intersection at the bottom of the offramp. Drive all the way through town to the end of this road. It will end at the intersection with the Avenue of the Giants. Turn left and drive 1.5 miles on the Avenue of the Giants to Burlington Campground. Distance from Eureka: 45 miles
Make a reservation:	Reserve sites at Burlington through Reserve America. Reservations highly recommended in the summer.
Nearby trails:	Gould Grove Nature Trail Burlington to Weott Trail Founders Grove Nature Trail Mahan Plaque Loop Trail Access to trails on west side of the river
Nearby attractions:	Eel River (10 minute walk from the campground) Visitor Center Founders Grove Four Fireplaces (in Federation Grove)
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, black bear, black-tailed deer, brush rabbit, flying squirrel, saw-whet owl, deer mouse, varied thrush, raven, Steller's jay.
Vegetation:	Large second-growth redwoods. Very shady and open in the understory. Some poison oak on nearby trails.
Climate:	Summer: Highs 70s to 90s Lows - 50s Some morning fog, afternoons sunny Winter: Highs: 50s Lows: 30s to 40s Frequent fog and rain (up to 65 inches a year)
Maximum stay:	Summer: 15 days Winter: 30 days

Burlington Campground is open year-round. There are no RV hookups in the campground. Reservations can be made by calling Reserve America at (800) 444-7275.

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