Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Benbow KOA is located in Garberville, California: 200 miles north of San Francisco; 70 miles south of Eureka. Take Exit #636 from Scenic HWY 101 Benbow Exit.
Traveling South: turn left onto Benbow Drive Exit 636 and follow the signs to RV Park and Golf Course.
Traveling North: turn right onto Benbow Drive Exit 636 and follow the sign to RV Park and Golf Course.
Get Google DirectionsBenbow KOA is located in the scenic Benbow Valley, 200 miles north of San Francisco on highway 101 off exit 636. The park is situated near the giant redwoods on the East Branch of the Eel River, and only 10 minutes south of the entrance to the Avenue of the Giants. Nearby are the towns of Garberville and Redway where campers have easy access to shopping, dining, gas, banking and medical services.
A short walking path from Benbow KOA leads campers to Benbow Historic Inn, a beautiful 55-room luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant and lounge. The Inn is affiliated with Historic Hotels of America and is listed in the Register of Historic Places. Opened in 1926, Benbow Historic Inn is open 365 days a year and features outdoor dining in the summer that is enhanced by an outdoor summer music series under the stars that runs from mid June through the end of September. Benbow KOA and Benbow Historic Inn are owned by the same Partnership.
Forty-five minutes west of Benbow KOA lies Shelter Cove with its black sand beaches, surfing, abalone diving, ocean fishing, seals, sea lions, and great fish & chips. Shelter Cove features a 9-hole golf course and private airport.
Close to Benbow KOA, there are numerous places to hike throughout the Kings Range, the Lost Coast and several state and national forest parks. The Lost Coast is one of California's most natural and scenic shorelines, and worthy of at least a day's worth of exploring.
The living museum of the world's largest trees begins 6 miles north of Benbow KOA. This 31-mile scenic drive parallels Highway 101. Stop at Rockefeller Forest along the south fork of the Eel River to see Big Tree, Tall Tree and Flat Iron Tree. In Myers Flat you'll find the famous Drive Thru Tree. Just up the road is the Humboldt Redwood State Park Visitor Center.
The Sequoia Park Zoo is a zoo located in Eureka, California, operated by the City of Eureka. The zoo is part of a larger park complex including 60-acre of mature second-growth coast redwood forest, Eureka's largest public playground, and a duck pond, in addition to formal and natural gardens
3414 W St
Eureka, CA 95503
The best-preserved Victorian Village in California is located about fifty minutes north of Benbow KOA. This colorful town is filled with antique stores, art galleries and shops. This town is also a favorite film location; most recently "Outbreak" and "The Majestic" was filmed there. Ferndale is also home to the Humboldt County Fair, featuring horse racing August 21st - 30th.
Just 6 short miles south of Benbow KOA, past some colorful redwood curio shops, you'll find Richardson Grove State Park, with trails along the Eel River winding gently through beautiful, magestic redwood stands. This scenic California State Park has hiking trails and a visitors center. The Park Entrance fee is $8.00.
Benbow KOA is located in picturesque Benbow Valley. Garberville, 3 miles north of Benbow KOA, has unique shops, restaurants, banks, art galleries, a hospital, the Garberville Theater, library, Ray's Market, gas stations, churches and the Farmer's Market in the summer. Redway is 2 miles west of Garberville on the road to the Lost Coast, Shelter Cove and the King Range. Redway has a few stores, gas stations, restaurants and is home to the Mateel Community Center, a multi-use venue featuring numerous live music performances and theatre productions throughout the year.
Located just 14 miles south along the scenic Route 101 Highway is the world-famous Confusion Hill attraction. Campbell Bros. Confusion Hill in the beautiful Northern California Redwoods is a Northern California tourist attraction that has been the Home of Mystery, Fun, and Family Entertainment since 1949. As of January, 2010, Confusion Hill is now listed as a California State Point of Historical Interest. There is the World Famous Gravity House, the Redwood Shoe house, the Ripley's Believe It or Not "Worlds Tallest Free Standing Redwood Chainsaw Carving" and the unique miniature Mountain Train Ride to enjoy.
75001 N Hwy 101
Piercy, CA 95587
Located just steps from the Benbow Historic Inn and Benbow KOA is the Julia Morgan's Redwood Grove, a spectacular estate that offers a “once-in-a-lifetime” setting for a distinctive occasion. A place of wonder, beauty, and adventure. Picturesque beauty captures the natural vibrancy of the water, serenity of the lush landscaping, and the grandeur of the redwoods.
In 1926, San Francisco Hotel heiress, Margaret Stewart, commissioned renowned architect Julia Morgan to build this country estate, today known as Redwood Grove. The estate was part of a planned 1,290 acre resort community by the Benbow family.
You can book your tour of this majestic and historical estate directly through our Front Desk Staff at the Benbow Inn.
255 Benbow Dam Road
Garberville, CA 95542
The area where two branches of the Eel River come together. Used to be damned and a popular destination - Benbow Lake. The state tore out the damn but this is a pretty lake bed to enjoy the river, the conifer covered hills and find some good hiking.
455 Lake Benbow Drive
Garberville, CA 95542
Lots of fun, especially on rainy or really hot days. Bowling, arcade, laser tag, pool, food and fun for everyone. About 45 minutes north of us on Highway 101.
263 Keisner Road
Loleta, CA 95554
Local gaming facility with food, gas and discount store.
11 Bear Paws Way
Loleta, CA 95551
The Redwood Sky Walk is a self-guided interpretive experience designed to educate, inspire, and delight visitors. Learn about the rich hidden ecology of the world's tallest trees from an entirely new perspective. Tucked away in Eureka's beloved Sequoia Park, the Redwood Sky Walk offers a unique vantage point and a new way to experience the history, nature, wildlife, and diverse ecology of this very special region.
AT THE SEQUOIA PARK ZOO
SEQUOIA PARK ZOO 3414 W ST
EUREKA, CA 95503
The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center is now open, Wednesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center is unique in our region. Its location makes it a public gateway to over 1,000 acres of coastal lands, and its facilities and programming make it the only center on California's North Coast where people of all ages and abilities experience and learn about all the diverse habitats of the Humboldt Bay area. The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center's exhibits, trails, and programs combine experiential education, conservation-minded recreational access, and hands-on restoration activities to increase public understanding of local coastal environments and to inspire community-driven stewardship of these fragile resources.
220 Stamps Ln
Arcata, CA 95521
This fine grove is on the Avenue of the Giants between two of Humboldt Redwoods' most spectacular groves — the Rockefeller Grove, which is right across the Eel River, and the Founders' Grove, which starts just a quarter-mile up the Avenue. This is a great grove for those with Limited Mobility and a beautiful spot. Along the river, when water levels are good, this is also a popular River Spot!
The Founders' Grove is the most-visited grove in Humboldt Redwoods and a major North Coast redwood attraction. It's popular because it's conveniently located right next to a Highway 101 offramp on the Avenue of the Giants, and it's also truly an exceptional sight.The grove is perhaps most notable for its sheer size. From most locations on the loop trail, the big redwoods extend as far as you can see in every direction. No other lowland grove feels quite so expansive.Located on an exceptionally large alluvial flat at the intersection of two rivers, the grove is shielded from storms by 3000-foot-tall mountains to the west, yet is still immersed in the summer fog that flows up the Eel River Valley. As a result the grove has a lot of huge trees, which combined with its large area and openness make it one of the most impressive there is; it's really the quintessential redwood grove.
This little gem is parked right in the midst of the iconic Avenue of the Giants drive, a road that takes you on a twisted route though the magical Redwood Forrest of Northern California. With it's otherworldly trees and epic hiking, taking this drive is a whimsical journey through one of the most wonderful areas in the State; definitely not to be missed in anyone's lifetime.
Despite not being hundreds of feet tall, or boasting an age in the thousands, this corn has enough moxie to hold her own amongst the giants. Make sure to visit and read the plaque to see how this interesting landmark ties into the natural history of the area!
Meticulously carved from wood, and looking a bit like a giant Twinkie, the corn has golden honeycomb skin that shines bright in the warm sun. And there's an added bonus-- a plaque, tightly tacked on to the front, which reads "To Pepperwood, and it's Loved Ones". This cryptic note only adds further mystery and intrigue to the situation.
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