Tree Sleeps

Morning Glory: Wake up to Roosevelt elk outside your back door. Elk Meadow Cabins—at the southern end of Redwood National and State Parks—is smack in the middle of their favorite hangout. All six cabins have three bedrooms, more than one bathroom, and plenty of kitchen and patio space, including a BBQ. Bring some friends or enjoy it all to yourself! The knowledgeable staff also leads local adventures like kayaking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

Bank on It: Pitch your tent beneath old-growth redwood trees on the banks of the emerald-green Smith River at the campground in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (part of Redwood National and State Parks). This popular drive-in campground has trails leaving right from it and a seasonal (summer) bridge over the river to Stout Grove.

Eco B&B: Situated in the middle of Redwood National and State Parks, the Historic Requa Inn is just a few minutes from the Klamath Overlook, perhaps the best whale-watching site in the entire state during migration season. The 12-room eco-conscious bed and breakfast overlooks the Klamath River. (Try to get a room that does, too.) The interior is vintage 1914 and the large sunroom and living room has a fireplace and a supply of binoculars for spying birds on the Klamath.

Elk Meadow Cabins (707-488-2222) start at $229 per night (dog-friendly!). Bring groceries from Eureka on your way up as food supplies and dining options are limited. Make a reservation to camp at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park by going to reserveamerica.com. Sites are $35 per night (dog-friendly!). Rooms at Historic Requa Inn (866-800-8777) start at $79 per night (no dogs).