Group camp sign

Williams Grove
Group Camp

 Group camp sign

 

Map of Williams Grove Group Camp and Group Picnic and Day Use Areas. Click map sections for pictures of campsites.

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Williams Grove Group Campground is located three miles south of the Visitor Center along the Avenue of the Giants. The campground is shaded by redwoods and has easy access to the Eel River. Group day use and group picnic areas are available. Contact the park to make reservations during the off-season, or fill in this form and send it in. NOTE: This is for OFF-SEASON reservations only. During the busy summer months, reservations must be made through Reserve America. Use the link below to check dates available by reservation.

Number of campsites:

There are two group camp sites

  • Group camp A accommodates 60 people
  • Group camp B accommodates 40 people
Camping accommodations:
  • Tents
  • Trailers up to 24 feet long
  • RVs up to 33 feet long
Maximum number of vehicles:
  • Group camp A - 20 vehicles
  • Group camp B - 15 vehicles
Facilities:
  • Restrooms
Campsite contains:
  • Fire rings
  • Picnic tables
  • Level areas for pitching tents
  • Potable water is nearby
Travel Directions to Williams Grove Group Camp:
  • 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 1.5 miles to Williams Grove Day Use and Group Camp.
    • Distance from San Francisco: 228 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 5.5 miles on the Avenue of the Giants to Williams Grove Day Use and Group Camp.
    • Distance from Eureka: 50 miles
Make a reservation: Reserve group sites at Williams Grove through Reserve America.
Nearby trails:
  • Williams Grove to Hidden Springs Trail
  • Canoe Creek Loop Trail
  • Kent-Mather Trail
  • Children's Forest Trail
Nearby attractions:
  • Eel River
  • Drive-Thru Tree in Myers Flat (privately owned)
Firewood: No wood may be gathered in the park. Firewood is available for sale at Albee, Burlington or Hidden Springs campgrounds.  
Dogs:
  • Must be on a leash at all times
  • Are not allowed on trails
  • Must be inside your vehicle or tent at night
Activities:

Hiking and swimming. Summer activities at nearby Burlington and Hidden Springs Campgrounds include evening campfire programs, guided nature walks, and Junior Ranger programs for children ages 7 to 12 years. Check the weekly schedule when you arrive at the park.

Animal life: Raccoon, gray fox, striped skunk, spotted skunk, black bear, black-tailed deer, brush rabbit, black-tailed jackrabbit, deer mouse, California valley quail, turkey vulture, red-tailed hawk, raven, Steller's jay, mountain lion, river otter.

Williams Grove Group Camp is open year-round. There are no RV hookups in the campground. Reservations can be made by calling Reserve America at (800) 444-7275. During winter months, contact the park for reservations.

 

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