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South Fork / Honeydew · Mattole RoadExit 663

Avenue of the Giants

Addie Johnson Trail

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South Fork / Honeydew · Mattole RoadExit 663

Arrival: Unmarked turnout 0.1 mile west of Big Trees, 4.2 miles west of CA 254 on Mattole Road.

Approach: From South Fork / Honeydew take Mattole Road west past Big Trees to the manager-described turnout.

Landmark and distance are verified, but roadway side and permitted approach/turn direction are not specified. No invented turnout name or exact routing pin.

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A steep 2.2-mile out-and-back from an unmarked Mattole Road turnout west of Big Trees, climbing through redwoods to Johnson Prairie and Addie Johnson’s grave. It is a Bull Creek-area side trip.

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California State Parks is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.

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Burlington Campground

A year-round Humboldt Redwoods State Park campground near the visitor center. State Parks lists water, flush toilets, and pay showers; it lists no RV hookups or dump station.

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Hidden Springs Campground

A large seasonal Humboldt Redwoods State Park campground south of the visitor center. Confirm operating dates, vehicle fit, and reservations with State Parks.

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Albee Creek Campground

A seasonal Humboldt Redwoods State Park campground near Rockefeller Forest. State Parks is the source for current opening dates, reservations, and vehicle limits.

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Official property links are provided for planning. No live availability, price, ranking, or paid placement is implied.

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Avenue of the Giants (CA 254)A roughly 32-mile state highway through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It is mapped separately from US 101 and provides signed access to groves, communities, and park facilities.Humboldt Redwoods Visitor CenterThe park’s principal information stop, with maps and interpretation for Humboldt Redwoods. Confirm current service levels on the official park page.Founders GroveA signed Humboldt Redwoods grove stop with an established loop through old growth near the South Fork Eel. Use the official park map and designated parking.Shrine Drive-Thru TreeA privately operated drive-through tree attraction in Myers Flat on CA 254. It is not a state-park facility; verify vehicle fit, price, and access with the operator.