I booked this site 2 months in advance for my 4 week road trip. I printed out the confirmation email. No where on the confirmation email does it say you need to check in 3 days before and get the gate code 1 day before arrival.
We can down 199 from Oregon caves and there is ZERO cell phone signal, ZERO data until you reach Crescent City.
The site owners have zero cell phone service so please make sure you have the gate code BEFORE you attempt the 2.7 mile wash board logging road with switch backs and 6 to 8% grade.
The website is correct, you can make it! I did it with a front wheel drive Promaster 3500 van. Now after I did it, you couldn't pay me enough to do it again and put that kind of abuse on a vehicle a care about.
These sites for for 4x4 vehicles. People who like cold showers in a pop up tent. Composting toilet.
Once I got down the mountain and logged into free wifi at the NP Visitors Center I was able to find the email with the gate code. I also found a campground for $10 more with pavement, wifi, hot showers flush toilets and just...
Read moreThe campground is nice and clean with a clearing big enough for a 10x10 tent at the Fischer site. Google Maps took me to the owners house, which is one road past the campground entrance. Just go through the gate with the campground sign. There's a lock on it so you'll need the combo to get in. It's really quiet there and they also have a toilet setup which is really convenient. There is a shower too. The place is a short drive from Redwood trails and river access. We had an awesome time and will definitely be coming back. The camp site also had a large water container for washing hands and bundle of firewood with kindling....
Read moreFree-Your-Mind-Camping was absolutely beautiful! My husband and I are doing a cross country trip and camping along our way to save $, and this was worth the $50! The campsites are private and quiet, and can hear all the animals throughout the night, it’s so peaceful. They provide starter and fire wood, drinking water, a picnic table, and a covered bathroom spot! I would absolutely camp here again! The owners of the property are very communicative, kind, and helpful! Thank you so much Renee, Carlos...
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