Roosevelt Base Camp
121130 US-101, Orick, CA 95555, Orick, United States
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Roosevelt Base Camp is a small lodge-style property set directly along US-101 in Orick, California, positioned as a gateway stay for travelers exploring the northern reaches of Redwood National and State Parks. The property is best known for its one-room suites, which can sleep up to five guests via a king bed in the bedroom, a queen bed in the main living area, and a fold-down futon in an adjoining sitting nook. Guests describe the interiors as upscale and cozy, with soft linens and distinctive, cute decor that sets it apart from typical highway motels. An outdoor fire feature gives guests a gathering spot for evening s'mores, and a quiet road beside the property leads out toward the coast, popular with early-morning runners. No on-site dining or restaurant service is documented, so guests rely on the tiny town of Orick or nearby communities for meals. The surrounding area is the real draw: within a few kilometers are the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail, Redwood Creek, the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center, and Trillium Falls, with Tall Trees Grove, Fern Canyon, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park a short drive beyond.
Best for
This property suits families or small groups road-tripping through the Redwoods who want spacious, multi-bed suites rather than a standard single room, since one unit can comfortably house up to five people. It also appeals to nature-focused travelers and hikers, given its proximity to the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail, Redwood Creek, and the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center, all within a few kilometers. The fire-pit gathering area and quiet roadside running route make it a good fit for travelers who want a relaxed, basecamp-style stay between days of trail exploration.
Travel tips
Because the town of Orick itself is small and described by guests as quiet and underdeveloped, it's worth stocking up on groceries and supplies in a larger town like Eureka or Crescent City before arriving. The Orick Store, a local bus stop, is only about 164 meters away and can serve as an orientation point. Given noted sound insulation issues between rooms, light sleepers may want earplugs, and travelers planning to use the futon sleeping space should bring their own blackout solution, as room-darkening curtains aren't consistently available.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, soft clean bedding, and attractive room decor, along with a smooth, easy check-in process and attentive, responsive staff. Several reviewers highlight the spacious one-room suite layout as ideal for small groups or families, and the on-site fire pit as a memorable evening activity. The main recurring complaint centers on poor sound insulation between rooms, with some guests also noting a lack of room-darkening curtains in certain sleeping areas. Overall sentiment remains strongly positive, with the property's location near Redwood trails frequently cited as a key advantage despite the surrounding town of Orick being quiet and underdeveloped.
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