Fern Canyon
Orick, CA
A narrow canyon with 50-foot walls completely covered in ferns. Summer access needs a day-use permit.
- Nearest town
- Orick, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 41.4010, -124.0650
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually April–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 4.0Lady Bird Johnson Grove
© Linda Tanner · CC BY 2.0Klamath River Overlook
© Taken by Scott D. Sullivan This image has been released for use worldwide under the licensing specified below. If you… · CC BY 3.0Sue-meg State Park
© Ray Bouknight from Sacramento, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0Stout Memorial Grove
Campsites nearby
- Gold Bluffs Beach CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Fern CanyonTentsCaravans
- Cher'ere Campground & RV ParkMotorhome stopover8 mi from Fern CanyonTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Klamath Camper CorralCampsite9 mi from Fern CanyonTentsCaravans
- Kamp Klamath RV CampgroundMotorhome stopover9 mi from Fern CanyonMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Golden Bear RV ParkMotorhome stopover10 mi from Fern Canyon · 54 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Mystic Forest RV ParkCampsite12 mi from Fern Canyon · 30 pitchesTentsCaravans
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fern Canyon?
Fern Canyon is in Orick, CA, at GPS 41.4010, -124.0650. It is about 24 mi from Trinidad.
Can you camp near Fern Canyon?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Gold Bluffs Beach Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fern Canyon?
Fern Canyon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Redwood Coast.
What is there to see near Fern Canyon?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lady Bird Johnson Grove (7 mi), Klamath River Overlook (10 mi), Sue-meg State Park (19 mi) and Stout Memorial Grove (27 mi).
When is the best time to visit Fern Canyon?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually April–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)