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  Pepperwood is a very small unincorporated community in the northwestern portion of California. Situated in the midst of the state's famous redwood forests and scenic countryside, Pepperwood is situated centrally to several campgrounds. Because of the lush forest, relatively seclusion and year-round excellent conditions, Pepperwood provides ample opportunities for nearby camping.
  
  

Stafford RV Park

• Located just west of Pepperwood, the Stafford RV Park is a privately owned and operated campground built to accommodate RVs of any size. Situated in a quiet and secluded area just off California's scenic Redwood Highway, the RV park offers a full range of amenities for stays of any duration. More than 70 spaces are available for vehicles up to 50-feet in length. Hot showers, full restrooms and electricity hookups are all available as part of the fee for a stay at any of the spots in the campground. The area itself is full of camping-related activities. Hiking trails wind for miles in the beautiful forest area that surrounds the campground and fishing is allowed at a number of creeks and lakes nearby. A short drive into town will also take you to a number of free museums and attractions as well as several quaint local restaurants and souvenir shops.
  
  Stafford RV Park
  385 North Road
  Scotia CA, 95565
  707-764-3416
  passportamerica.com/campgrounds/ca/staffordrvpark
  
  

Grizzly Creek Park

• Grizzly Creek is a state park located a few miles northeast of Pepperwood, deep in the redwood forests of California. The park covers only a few square miles, making it very small in comparison to most state parks. However Grizzly Creek manages to fit quite a bit in that small space while still maintaining relative quiet and seclusion throughout. The dense redwood forest provides excellent scenery as well as a feeling of privacy amongst the more than 30 tent spaces in the campground. Campers will find an array of activities to enjoy throughout the campground as well. The Van Duzen River flows alongside the park and offers kayaking, fishing and swimming almost year-round in the calm waters. A picnic area is also open to all guests and nearly five miles of trails wind through the picturesque forests.
  
  Grizzly Creek Park
  16949 HWY 36
  Carlotta, CA 95528
  707-777-3683
  parks.ca.gov/?page_id=421
  
  

Albee Creek Campground

• Albee Creek is located just south of Pepperwood in the massive, well-known and often-visited Humboldt Redwood Forest. The campground is perhaps the most popular and most well-maintained of all state-run campgrounds in that particular forest area. Albee Creek offers about 40 tent sites throughout the surrounding forestry area. Most of the sites are well-shaded and rest at the feet of the massive redwoods that dominate the area, however a select few of the sites lie in the campground's exposed grass meadow. The biggest draw to Albee Creek Campground is the sheer amount of outdoor activities you'll find in the area. White water rafting is available year-round in the Mattole River, and a quick walk will take you to several nearby creeks that offer much calmer waters for wading or a relaxing swim. Both hiking and mountain biking are available on one of several trails that circle the campground and take you through the scenic forest and to several lakes that offer fishing, canoeing and swimming.
  
  Albee Creek Campground
  Rio Dell
  California 95562
  800-444-7275
  hikercentral.com/campgrounds/114195