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  3. Laughing Goat River Retreat

Camping at Laughing Goat River Retreat near Carlotta

Private campground · Carlotta · 2 campsites

RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

A beautiful, private bend in the Van Duzen River, our riverfront property features a secret waterfall and is nestled in the heart of Humboldt County, just minutes from the Redwood State Parks and a short drive from Ruth Lake.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 25 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 2 site types
River trail
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$120 for 2 nights
$60/night · before taxes & fees
Volkswagen Camper Experience
RV · Up to 24 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$250 for 2 nights
$125/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Availability on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
River trail✓✓$60
Volkswagen Camper Experience✓✓$125

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $120 for 2 nights
$60/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hipcamp. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hipcamp ↗

2 openSites from $60/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Generators Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Toilet
  • Trash Cans
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 1 electric individual site.

Location

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Laughing Goat River Retreat: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Laughing Goat River Retreat?
Longest RV site listed: 24 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Laughing Goat River Retreat have RV hookups?
1 electric individual site (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Laughing Goat River Retreat?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Laughing Goat River Retreat?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 24 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 1 electric individual site
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 2 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Carlotta, CA (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights31 sites open for every night

Redwood Family Camp

10.6 mi from Laughing Goat River Retreat (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Humboldt Redwoods SP

11.1 mi from Laughing Goat River Retreat (straight-line)
Sites $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Red Roof Ranch

13.7 mi from Laughing Goat River Retreat (straight-line)
Sites $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 25 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 Heartland Mallard fully loaded travel trailer
2021 Heartland Mallard fully loaded travel trailer

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 3 · 72 mi from campground

$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Spacious & Easy to Drive Fully Loaded Worry Free 2016 Minnie Winnie
Spacious & Easy to Drive Fully Loaded Worry Free 2016 Minnie Winnie

Class C motorhome · 24 ft · sleeps 6 · 135 mi from campground

$230/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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“2023 Winnebago Solis 59P – Off-Grid Adventure Van with Solar Power!”
“2023 Winnebago Solis 59P – Off-Grid Adventure Van with Solar Power!”

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 177 mi from campground

$90/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 2026100%0%0%
Dec 202698%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
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2 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

2 sites · $60, $125/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15