Humboldt Co. Fairgrounds RV Park and Campground | Established Campground

April 21st, 2024 by gawo

Dry camp for $25 per night, on the pavement. Hot shower available and is actually hot.

April 7th, 2024 by greyoctavo73

Not a bad price @ $25 a night. Fairly odd setup, it's essentially just a big old carpark with a patch of grass beside about half the size of the carpark.

We were the only people at the campsite strangely. Turned up at about 6pm, host told us we couldn't park on the grass as it was too wet although it seemed pretty dry and more than acceptable to drive on IMO. So we were told to park on the farthest side of the car park away from the host. A shame really as it's literally just a knackered old carpark with nothing near it except a chain link fence. Whereas the grass has got the bathrooms + showers nearby, picnics tables, and it's just generally nicer.

Felt fairly safe despite being the only people there. As it's off season in a county fairground, I guess the buildings and halls are being used for activities and other things, so cars coming and going up until around 9pm but not a bother at all. Woke up at around 8am, made some food out the back of our van, used the hot showers and bathrooms, and we were off on our way at around 10am.

Overall fairly good value for $25. Being on the grass would make it a no-brainer as opposed to being put in the corner (nobody puts baby in a corner). Unlimited hot showers and the quietness make it for me.

February 15th, 2024 by kkrugler

$25/night. Great showers (big, endless hot water)! Camper van parking is just in the parking lot. Lots of places to walk your dog on the fairgrounds. The dump station is kind of hidden around the back side of the large building on the left of the fairgrounds (as you face the entrance from the RV parking area). As noted, you can't park uphill from the dump opening, and there's no screw-in for your hose end, so it's kind of cowboy style.

November 28th, 2023 by stuckgeyser65

Fair campground. Sites are grass (condition based on weather) with water & electric $35 or $25 for dry. Dump station is behind the round roof building. It leans the wrong way and will need a long stinky slinky. Site parked under street light. Camp host not on duty. 3 other campers here...one of which was in our sight but rather discuss the issue, we just took the next campsite since it was just an overnight stay.

July 19th, 2023 by moalone

Arrived just before 5pm hoping to get a FF dry camping spot as these are not available to reserve. Since it is a Wed, we checked in at the office rather than with the camp host and were told we could park anywhere in the parking lot or adjacent level grass covered field. We walked into town to check on the historic sites and stopped at Tuyas for beer, ceviche and fish tacos which were all excellent. Upon arriving back at the fairgrounds, the host came out and informed us that we were expected to park in the field and not the parking lot. Not a big deal to move-the ground was level, the grass green and plenty of room for many rigs so no need to hurry to this great spot! We also saw several hook up sites available in that area as well.

July 12th, 2023 by dutchiesontheroad

Nice quiet place to stay. 20 dollars dry camp.

June 12th, 2023 by amtravelling.nl

Not much to add. Can pay with cash or card. The shower building is not heated but the showers themselves are amazing.

May 28th, 2023 by st.agricola

Very quiet place at the end of town, walkable distance to the center of amazing city. Dry camping 20$ including showers and dump. We paid an extra amount of 5 for filling the water tank. Bathrooms clean, showers hot. Staff isn’t friendly.
Please note: RV park is closed in august.

December 13th, 2022 by jadewebb2012

It was a nice place to spend the night, I felt very safe. Bathrooms and showers were good, bring shower shoes. 20$ a night, and the feral cats came and said by to me before I left in the morning.

October 8th, 2022 by David Wright

The campground host, Kai, is really nice. we did the dry camp option. Great deal for in-town camping--and showers. Also, in Ferndale go to Tuyas Mexican restaurant. The deep fried avocados are awesome!! And the mango margaritas are pretty good too.

July 18th, 2022 by Kai Sullivan

The RV Park at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale offers Dry camping, 30 and 50amp Rv spaces. The park is divided into 2 sections surrounding a central parking lot at the West end of the Fairgrounds property. To the South is the RV park where campers can get full service sites. To the North is the Camp Field, designed for full dry camp, rigs and tents. The RV park offers price points at $35 and $45 based on hookup for elec. Dry camping is $20.
All camping includes use of the renovated bathrooms/showers, dump station, common space with firepit. Camp host is on duty Thursday thru Tues from 10 am to 8pm with check in after 1pm. After hours Self check-in available at Fairgrounds office.
It is an ideal location to base camp as nearly everything the North Coast and interior of Humboldt County has to offer within a 2-4 hour drive.

July 14th, 2022 by amarananda

20$ a night.
reception was unaware that price had gone from 12$ to $20 for sleeping in a grass field over the last two years.

June 28th, 2022 by elise.pennock

cheapest campground around. Especially since it includes free unlimited hot showers. There are 2 parts of the campsite; one for RVs and trailers, and one for tents. The field for tents is basically a large grass field perfect for steaks. However there is no picnic table nor firepit. There fit a lot of people on the field and there were very few when we were here. Would definitely recommend!

March 31st, 2022 by dodester89436

Quiet and pretty flat for the night. A lot of availability for a Thursday in late March.

Showers and restrooms in RV park are closed for remodel but we were able to use facilities beyond the fairgrounds gate. A nice hot shower after a couple days of wild camping was a treat.

Pretty sure we could hear the ocean! Rate was 20$ for a dry site. Moderate Verizon coverage.

November 25th, 2021 by road-to-pitches.com

Must stay! The most affordable place around at $20 per night dry camping. Great camp host (Kai) and friendly neighbours. Surrounded by meadows and cows. We even had a Friendsgiving potluck where Kai served the best turkey. Shower room unheated, but unlimited hot water.

October 11th, 2021 by tanty.axel

Now $20/night to dry camp in the field. Access to toilets and hot showers. Was protected from the crazy wind on Lost Coast.

July 22nd, 2021 by empoweredcuriosity

PROS:
- cows across the street
- quiet despite being by a road
- dump facilities on site
- I saw other vehicles hooked up to power outlets

CONS:
- Tried to check in with camp host but could not yell over the country music playing in their rig.

Simply:
Nothing fancy. Just a quiet, safe place to spend the night.

June 22nd, 2021 by logandemarco91

Park manager (male counterpart) let us crash for $10/night to dry camp. stayed a few days. Stayed an extra night and the female counterpart charged us $15. Bathrooms were ok, safe spot to crash

June 5th, 2021 by Eugene Bernosky

I was dry camping and pulled in near sunset for a quiet nights sleep. Super safe, local police cruised by twice that I saw and camp host is friendly. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Great location to bed down for the night. And at $15, best value around with super access to the Lost Coast and close enough to points north up the coast.

May 17th, 2021 by nicolas.calani

the price now is 15, if you want only the shower is 5. the place is good and there are a lot of RV

April 11th, 2021 by piedraloca

As described. $12 dry camping is in the parking lot, and then there's a grassy area with trees and picnic tables if you pay for hook-ups. There are fields on two sides and many scenic cows.

Bathroom was not the best. Even for only $12/night, maybe this facility could pay for some dollar store shower curtains to replace the moldy ones? Bring your shower shoes and don't touch the walls.

March 28th, 2021 by adambanuelos357

Very nice camp host that checked us in. $12 to park in the parking lot for dry camping in our camper van. Restrooms are pretty dirty but can’t complain on the cost and only a short drive to the redwood forest. Cute farm town that’s very quite.

August 8th, 2020 by bekahjune

Nice area. Showers are decent. At least the facilities are open. Good price for rent/van - $12.

October 17th, 2019 by x.keep.it.breezy.x

stayed for the night. good value for the 12 dollar tent fee. included washrooms, showers and Wi-Fi:)

July 8th, 2019 by adamtroye

Great spot. Nothing fancy but safe and secure. It does feel off the beaten path, but preserver over Ferndale bridge and look for the Fairground signs. There is a ‘Host’ at the site so if you are after hours, look for the RV and the Host sign. They will give you the code for the washroom and shower area. I wish more Fairgrounds down the west coast provided this service!

November 19th, 2018 by Home on the Highway

Likely the cheapest pay campground in California, seems like the camphost is charging $12 for all sites now including water/power sites, maybe during offseason?

The dump station is hard to find, need to drive into the fairground itself, hang a left immediately, once you hit the gate make a right and follow the fence line down towards the end of the first barn. On the left hand side you will see a manhole sewer cover with a small circular flap that opens to use the dump.

Bathrooms were nasty when we were here but the water was hot, so we were happy

Ferndale is cute little town w grocery and a few restaurants

November 8th, 2018 by kathrin_schertler

Still 12$ for dry stay in total (Van +2pax) and hot showers without time limit. The showers/toilets need a fresh up and a clean up, but it‘s ok for the price. The shower cabins are quite big so you don‘t need to touch the wall. The campground is nice and big with a few picnic tables. Make sure to visit the town of Ferndale - it‘s charming and worth to see it when you stay there (on main street is a coin laundry)!

October 22nd, 2018 by CanOverland

Great economical campground option. It’s still $12 for a dry campsite and hot showers are included (no time limit either!). The showers and bathroom are old and could use a good clean but for the price we can’t complain! Be sure to check out the town of Ferndale it’s super cute!

September 30th, 2018 by Norm

great place for$12 dry camping in the middle of a very agricultural area, yes the showers could use some attention but plenty of hot water. Town of Ferndale is really nice, clean & with some interesting buildings & shops

September 20th, 2018 by allyson_watts

$12 dry camping on paved parking lot, $28 for powered sites with tables and fire rings. Hot shower and flush toilets.

June 28th, 2018 by rtwthor

Tent camping on nice soft grass behind the grand stand. $12, incl showers. If you just want a shower, it's $5. Recommended, but probably unavailable during events.

April 12th, 2018 by alice91191

Small campground 28$ for full hookups and 12 for dry. Showers are included in the price or 5$ if you’re not staying the night. Hot unlimited showers but not very clean and very old. But for the price it’s perfect in this area.

April 5th, 2018 by mrougnon

Small camping, 12$ per night. Unlimited hot water but bathrooms are really dirty. Okay for 1 night

March 19th, 2017 by Gazelle

Wanted to stay but office closed, no host, no phone number. Couldn't use bathroom. So I left.

August 29th, 2016 by hinter-dem.horizont.net

In the nice little town of Ferndale. Good value at $12 for a dry site/tent including unlimited hot showers.