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Little Bald Hills Backcountry Camp in Redwood National Park

Campground · Redwood National Park

Little Bald Hills Backcountry Camp

A trail-access camp where grassy meadow meets fir forest.

Type
Campground
Nearest trail
1.9 mi
Audio stories
4 nearby
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
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Overview

About Little Bald Hills Backcountry Camp

Why stop

  • Five separated sites, including a group site.

Heads up

  • At least a 3-mile approach; no treated water.

Map

Where it is

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CampgroundLittle Bald Hills Backcountry Camp41.76976, -124.04633
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6 active Redwood alerts

  • CautionU.S. 101 construction traffic controlsExpect construction-related traffic stops and one-way controlled traffic on U.S. 101; allow extra time and drive cautiously. - NPS reports multiple stops between Orick and Crescent City; delays vary.Official details
  • CautionU.S. 199 construction traffic controlsExpect 24/7 one-way controlled traffic on three U.S. 199 segments because of construction. - 6–6.2 miles north of Gasquet: through 6:00 p.m. December 15, 2026; delays up to 10 minutes. - 9.6–9.Official details
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“Ahead on Howland Hill Road is the River Trail access, for a walk beside the Smith River under old-growth redwoods. Allow about an hour and a half for the roughly two-mile return, with moderate, uneven grades.”

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More about Little Bald Hills Backcountry Camp

A night in the firsLittle Bald Hills Backcountry Camp is an overnight camp in the park’s northeast corner, where a…

Little Bald Hills Backcountry Camp is an overnight camp in the park’s northeast corner, where a grassy meadow meets fir and pine forest. Its five separated sites include four standard sites for up to eight people each and one group site for up to 20. This is a destination for a hiking, cycling or pack-stock trip, not a drive-up campground.

Choose your approachThe shortest approach is about 3 miles from Little Bald Hills Trailhead on Howland Hill Road.

The shortest approach is about 3 miles from Little Bald Hills Trailhead on Howland Hill Road. The alternate route from Paradise Trailhead/Sand Camp is about 6 miles. You can hike, cycle or arrive with pack stock. A free backcountry permit is required for overnight camping, and you must stay in a designated site.

Bring treated waterFacilities include fire rings and grills, picnic tables, animal-safe food lockers, a toilet and…

Facilities include fire rings and grills, picnic tables, animal-safe food lockers, a toilet and a corral for stock. Seasonal trough water may be available, but there is no treated water source, so bring enough water or a way to treat it. Fires are limited to the designated rings; plan to pack your meals and gear in.

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Wildlife

Wildlife in Redwood

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Black Bear256 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapElk2,389 sightingsElkMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapCalifornia Condor62 sightingsCalifornia CondorMost seen around 1 PMSighting mapCalifornia Sea Lion60 sightingsCalifornia Sea LionMost seen around 11 AMSighting mapHarbor Seal216 sightingsHarbor SealMost seen around 10 AMSighting mapMountain Lion13 sightingsMountain LionMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

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Trails nearby

ChallengingLittle Bald Hills Trail9.6 mi · 5.5 hr · 1.9 mi awayA long climb through redwoods to a quiet, open ridge.ChallengingBigfoot Trail: Little Bald Hills-Paradise Section9.8 mi · 6 hr · 1.9 mi awayA redwood climb that trades shade for open ridge and river views.ModerateRiver Trail1 mi · 45 min · 1.9 mi awayA mile-long river walk beneath old-growth redwoods.EasyStout Memorial Grove Trail0.6 mi · 45 min · 2.4 mi awayShort loop beneath old-growth giants, with an optional Smith River spur.ModerateMill Creek Trail2.6 mi · 2.5 hr · 2.7 mi awayCreekside redwoods lead to a raised Grove of Titans boardwalk.EasyGrove of Titans Trail1.8 mi · 1.5 hr · 2.7 mi awayA raised boardwalk brings you among giants without trampling their roots.EasyJedediah Smith Nature Loop0.6 mi · 30 min · 3 mi awayA short woodland loop with one small redwood grove.ModerateHiouchi Trail2 mi · 1.5 hr · 3.2 mi awayWalk the Smith River terrace through redwoods and two ravines.

More stops nearby

Sight · 2.4 mi awayStout Memorial GroveStand beneath redwoods that rise about 300 feet.Visitor center · 2.6 mi awayHiouchi Visitor CenterPick up maps and ranger advice, then see Tolowa and redwood exhibits.Visitor center · 2.8 mi awayJedediah Smith Visitor CenterFriendly staff help you pick a grove, trail, or quiet redwood road.Campground · 2.8 mi awayJedediah Smith CampgroundStay among old-growth redwoods beside the Smith River.Picnic area · 2.8 mi awayJedediah Smith Redwoods Day Use AreaA cobbled Smith River shore with a summer footbridge to Stout Grove.Sight · 2.8 mi awayGrove of TitansGet close to giants on a protected metal-mesh walkway.Sight · 3.6 mi awayMill Creek Day Use AreaA road walk through redwood restoration in the Mill Creek watershed.Sight · 4.3 mi awaySimpson-Reed GroveAn easy, flat walk through lush old-growth redwoods and ferns.

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