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WELCOME TO THE BENBOW KOA! Mountain views and some of the tallest redwood trees in the world will wow visitors to the Lost Coast of Northern California - and so will the amenities at this KOA, located on the East Branch South Fork Eel River. Settle into a Deluxe Cabin equipped with a full kitchen, flat-screen TV and gas grill. Kids will love the playground, sport court and splash park that accompany the pool and Jacuzzi. Families will enjoy the campground's 9-hole golf course and putting green. Gathering spaces include the Village Hall for groups up to 140, and Friendship Hall for groups up to 30. Both feature full kitchens and ample activity space. Be sure to visit Benbow Historic Inn, a few steps beyond this park. A member of Historic Hotels of America, the inn offers fine dining, a full lounge and summer entertainment under the stars. Campers can enjoy seasonal fishing and swimming in the adjacent Eel River, a nationally designated wild and scenic river. Pool: May 1 - October 30. Max pull thru: 55 feet. |
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Benbow KOA is located in the scenic Benbow Valley, 200 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 101 off exit 636. The park is situated near the giant redwoods on the East Branch of the Eel River, and only 10 minutes south of the entrance to the Avenue of the Giants. Nearby are the towns of Garberville and Redway where campers have easy access to shopping, dining, gas, banking and medical services. A short walking path from Benbow KOA leads campers to Benbow Historic Inn, a beautiful 55-room luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant and lounge. The Inn is affiliated with Historic Hotels of America and is listed in the Register of Historic Places. Opened in 1926, Benbow Historic Inn is open 365 days a year and features outdoor dining in the summer that is enhanced by an outdoor summer music series under the stars that runs from mid-June through the end of September. Benbow KOA and Benbow Historic Inn are owned by the same Partnership. BENBOW KOA - GATEWAY TO AVENUE OF THE GIANTS The living museum of the world's largest trees begins 6 miles north of Benbow KOA. This 31-mile scenic drive parallels Highway 101. Stop at Rockefeller Forest along the south fork of the Eel River to see Big Tree, Tall Tree and Flat Iron Tree. In Myers Flat you'll find the famous Drive Thru Tree. Just up the road is the Humboldt Redwood State Park Visitor Center. THE VICTORIAN VILLAGE OF FERNDALE The best-preserved Victorian Village in California is located about fifty minutes north of Benbow KOA. RICHARDSON GROVE Just 6 short miles south of Benbow KOA, past some colorful redwood curio shops, you'll find Richardson Grove State Park, with trails along the Eel River winding gently through beautiful, magestic redwood stands. THE QUAINT TOWNS OF GARBERVILLE AND REDWAY Benbow KOA is located in picturesque Benbow Valley. Garberville, 3 miles north of Benbow KOA, has unique shops, restaurants, banks, art galleries, a hospital, the Garberville Theater, library, Rays Market, gas stations, churches and the Farmer's Market in the summer. Redway is 2 miles west of Garberville on the road to the Lost Coast, Shelter Cove and the King Range. THE LOST COAST AT SHELTER COVE Forty-five minutes west of Benbow KOA lies Shelter Cove with its black sand beaches, surfing, abalone diving, ocean fishing, seals, sea lions, and great fish & chips. REDWOODS NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS Close to Benbow KOA, there are numerous places to hike throughout the Kings Range, the Lost Coast and several state and national forest parks. The Lost Coast is one of California's most natural and scenic shorelines, and worthy of at least a day's worth of exploring. THE JULIA MORGAN REDWOOD GROVE Located just steps from the Benbow Historic Inn and Benbow KOA is the Julia Morgan Redwood Grove, a spectacular estate that offers a once-in-a-lifetime setting for a distinctive occasion. CONFUSION HILL ATTRACTION Located just 14 miles south along the scenic Route 101 Highway is the world-famous Confusion Hill attraction. Confusion Hill, in the beautiful Northern California Redwoods is a Northern California tourist attraction that has been the Home of Mystery, Fun, and Family Entertainment since 1949. |
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Our Campground activities are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. We have barrel train rides, arts and crafts, outdoor movies and other special activities. COMMUNITY ARTS AND CRAFTS Drop the kids off for creative fun!!! Ranging from homemade kites to handmade hats, the Benbow KOA offers a variety of arts and crafts for fun for all ages! BARREL TRAIN RIDES WITH BIKES PARADE All aboard the Barrel Train! Our famous Benbow Barrel Train is perfect for a quick cruise around the park. We encourage our friends of the KOA to follow behind the train on their bikes and join in the parade! Height and weight restrictions do apply. BINGO This season we are going to try several different types of Bingo...Come and play BINGO and win FUN prizes!!!! COMMUNITY CAMPFIRE Come sit by the campfire, toast marshmallows and sing campfire songs. Bring your banjos, guitars, harmonicas and let's make beautiful music under the summer skies. GLOW BALL GOLF @ DUSK Come out and experience Glow Ball Golf! This is an experience that you have always dreamed about! Watch your golf shots fly into the night sky, and play golf like you have never played it before POPSICLES BY THE POOL This is a delicious event during the summer when the weather is hot! Escape the heat and enjoy a 'sweet' gathering next to our pool and splash park! WINE & CHEESE TASTING This one is for the adults! We offer an eclectic wine tasting and pairing, with wine selections from Sonoma, Humboldt and Mendocino counties! BENBOW KOA'S NEW SPLASH PARK! Come join us for an afternoon of water-filled fun at our new Splash Park! Featuring 4 water towers and cozy furniture to lounge on between water runs. GOLF AT BENBOW KOA We invite guests to join us in daily games of golf on our scenic and challenging 18-hole golf course! Golf is open daily from 8am to 8pm. Visit our Pro Shop at the KOA Market for sweet deals on golf gear and cool beverages! NEW PLAYGROUND & SPORTS COURT! Located next to the Friendship Hall with stunning view of the Golf Course is our newly installed Playground & Sports Court! Our sport court is perfect for the family game of basketball, and our playground is safely enclosed by a beautiful stone wall. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Pancake fun for the whole family! We provide all the fixin's so start your day off with food for FUN! GAMES ON THE GRASS Join us for a fun afternoon of lawn games, including bean bag toss, lawn darts and croquet! OUTDOOR MOVIE UNDER THE STARS! Join us every Friday and Saturday for a movie beneath the stars! |