Camping Advise Near Shelter Cove 4th of July

I know, theres a campground right there, my family hates going to side winding road ZIGZAG, they all get sick, so I am looking for a near State Park 1hour or less to Shelter Cove would be ideal, anyone knows any? I am pretty sure I might be late oh well thought I'll give it a shot anyway...

I hope your family likes redwoods, 80-90 degree temps, and the beautiful South Fork of the Eel River!!  Check out Dean Creek Resort - 40 minutes to the Cove, less than 5 minutes from gas and groceries, 30 seconds off 101 just north of Redway.  Benbow would be another option but adds a few minutes.  Burlington Campground up in Humboldt Redwoods State Park is good too, but it's 15 minutes north of the Redway exit.  Good luck.   

Dude. Google. Use it.

Haha google's a hellofadrug!
There's a couple campgrounds along 101 south of Redway too. But they're probably an hour+ drive to the Cove. Definitely checkout Eric's recommendations.

Heres what I found..Input will be appreciated..how far is this from GS? Damn it why do I ask google it...

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/g2ZOJKnZmb7Z2pLFJhj2xA?select=QJ-zYaUnlmBlHGMvuyQRIA

As always I can count on my brothers here..Thanks muchos!!

Richardson Grove's like 20 minutes south of Redway - I think Dean Creek is your spot

Richardson Grove's like 20 minutes south of Redway - I think Dean Creek is your spot

Its actually north of of Redway, and Dean Creek is sold out for the 4of July weekend, Thanks

Richardson Grove's like 20 minutes south of Redway - I think Dean Creek is your spot

Its actually north of of Redway, and Dean Creek is sold out for the 4of July weekend, Thanks

Dude - you ask for advice and then DIS me like that?!!   

Turn your map upside down and you'll see that Richardson Grove is south of Redway.  Either way, I think it's too far.  Too bad Dean Creek's sold out - maybe check into Benbow Lake State Recreation Area - it's only a bit closer than Richardson though.

Dude - you ask for advice and then DIS me like that?!!   

OK you right it is south of Redway..
  I know you can take low blows hahahaha I tried BenBow too..dang it..I appreciate all your tips my bro! looks like richardson it is..52 min from SC..I think I might go for it..

My last trip to the cove I just found a house under construction and camped out in the garage...effective, but not recommended for the family!