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Redcrest Resort is a small, well-maintained resort located right on the Avenue of the Giants in Redcrest, California. The town is very small, with a population of just over 120 people, so expect a quiet time, unless you are visiting during peak summer travel, when the resort can get a bit crowded.
The back-in RV sites at Redcrest Resort are small, the resort was built before large rigs with pop-outs. Only one of the two pull-through sites could barely accommodate my 32-foot bumper pull RV. The rest of the sites are better suited for small, vintage style rigs, or Smaller Motor Homes, Sprinter Vans, etc. The sites have Sewer, Water and 30 amp power only, so bring an adapter if needed. There is a single wash house but that's it. At $85 a night for a family of 4 during November (off season) we found it expensive.
However, if you have a small RV or are tent camping, Redcrest Resort is a cool and remote spot to camp and explore the redwood forest around you. The resort has a fire pit and it is located within walking distance of several redwood hiking trails.
Overall, I would recommend Redcrest Resort to campers and RVers who are looking for a quiet and scenic place to stay in the redwood forest. However, I would advise booking in advance, especially if you are visiting during peak summer travel.
Here are some pros and cons of staying at Redcrest Resort:
Pros:
Well-maintained property
Located right on the Avenue of the Giants
Fire pit
Walking distance to several redwood hiking trails
Cons:
Back-in RV sites are small and close together
Pull-Through Sites are inadequate for anything over 32'
Pricey
Can get crowded during peak summer travel
Overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars
First, these cabins are located right where you want to stay in the middle of the redwoods. There are even giant redwoods on the property. We stayed in the off season which meant they were under staffed and the check in/check out times delayed our day a bit. The hot tub is long gone, but the BBQ was nice. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were nice. I would recommend this place purely for the location.
We just stayed at the Redcrest Resort for the second time this December and it was just as wonderful as the first time. Cabin 14 fit our family of 7 perfectly. Any issues we had were addressed quickly by staff. If you’re looking for a simple and cozy cabin to lay your head down at night, this is the place. We got to see the redwoods after a tip from the wonderful lady working the giftshop and we are so glad we asked her where to go. Big thank you! *plan your trip and make sure you know how to get to the free way because the only cell service that works at the cabin is verizon.
We booked this last minute on Christmas Eve 2023. So glad they still had a cabin available because it was perfect for our family of four!
We checked in after 6p so they turned the furnace and lights on for us inside the cabin too! It was cozy and clean.
We were explicitly wanting to explore the Redwoods on Christmas Day and got to do exactly that. The location is prime and the gift shop provided us with a map that gave us all the inside scoop where to go and see these beautiful trees!
Want to stay in the Avenue of Giants, this is the place you want to be!
Great location if you want to get away. Cabins are cute but older and a bit dusty but clean otherwise. No wifi although they advertise that there is. No cell service for some carriers . Most food options are 20 min away. Good if you are in the are to get away. I rated this low as the price is high for what you get. For the price you could find something nicer.
