Humboldt County Fairgrounds

A three-star campground given an extra star for being a reasonably priced option on the California coast. Humboldt County Fairgrounds is located walking distance to downtown Ferndale, a cute little town with Victorian structures and a cool cemetery. The fairgrounds is surrounded by pasture and cows, making for a slightly pungent od... more

I was here New Years 'Eve, so the noise level from a rental party was unusually late. Once they left (about 2am) it was very quiet and peaceful, which I would think, is the norm. The shower was very good and very hot. The bathroom could use some cleaning (especially taking the spider webs down). The bathroom is pretty cold, but the ... more

Dry camping in level asphalt parking lot, wet RV camping provided in grassy level field. Price includes flush toilets and unmetered, free hot shower in clean bathroom. Host was onsite contrary to previous reviews. She was helpful and friendly and provided a list of restaurants in town. Site is just outside Ferndale which is a c... more

Arriving over memorial day weekend, there were a few spots open but no more self registrations, no camp host, no security. Sites and bathrooms were clean. Good access off the highway. The sites are fairly small, but plush and grassy, each with its own water spigot. Bathroom shower was hot, but to get the code I had to ask multipl... more

The fairgrounds is a convenient stop if you want to explore Ferndale, the coast and the Fortuna area. We walked to town to explore and it's only a 5 mile drive to the beach for sunset! The campground has hookups, water and electric, for $25 or you can dry camp for $12. Parking for hookups is in a field which is a little overgrown ... more