Dean Creek Resort Motel and Campground and RV Park
4112 Redwood Dr, Redway, CA 95560, Redway, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.7 / 5
Dean Creek Resort Motel and Campground and RV Park is a casual 2-star property on Redwood Drive in Redway, set on the banks of the Eel River in California’s redwood country. It combines a motel with cabins, a campground, and an RV park, making it a flexible base for road-trippers and outdoor-focused stays. Rooms are simple and equipped with free Wi‑Fi, TVs, microwaves, minifridges, and coffeemakers; cabins add kitchenettes for more self-catering convenience. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, plus a recreation area with shuffleboard, mini-golf, volleyball, and basketball. Practical extras include an on-site convenience store and coin laundry. The location places you close to redwood attractions such as John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve (about 3.2 km) and the Auto Tour Info for the Avenue of the Giants (about 5.5 km), with Benbow State Recreation Area also within easy reach (about 8.5 km).
Best for
Best suited to families, couples, and road-trip travelers who want a relaxed riverside stop with lots to do on-site, including a pool, hot tub/sauna, and games like mini-golf and shuffleboard. It also works well for campers and RV travelers who want to mix outdoor lodging with motel-style conveniences such as a store and coin laundry near the Avenue of the Giants corridor.
Travel tips
If you’re arriving without a car, two bus stops are very close by: Redwood Dr & Dean Creek Rd (SB) is about 24 m away and the (NB) stop is about 80 m away. The property is a convenient jumping-off point for the Avenue of the Giants and nearby parks; key nearby stops include John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve (~3.2 km) and Tooby Memorial Park (~5.8 km). For flights, California Redwood Coast–Humboldt County Airport is roughly 96 km away, so plan extra driving time.
What guests say
Reviews commonly highlight the scenic riverside setting, a quiet atmosphere, and friendly, helpful staff/management. Guests often mention the variety of on-site activities—especially the mini-golf and other recreation options—as well as the convenience of having a store on the property. Clean rooms and a generally well-cared-for, updated feel despite the property’s age are recurring positives. Criticisms in the excerpts include discomfort with some beds and occasional maintenance/tech issues (such as TV problems), along with complaints about pricing for Wi‑Fi and some on-site items.
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