Voting time!  Here's the suggestions which tricked in as to camp locations for 
our August 25-27 campout (in quotes are listmembers comments about the places). 
 Please let me know of your preferences, or I will assume any of the options 
are fine with you:

1.  Richardson Grove State Park (3 possible campsites: Huckelberry, Madrone, 
and Oak Flat).  These are described in " The Complete Guide to California 
Camping" by Tom Stienstra, pp 75-76 as follows:  "Set in a giant grove of 
costal redwoods, the tallest trees in the world.  Good hiking, sight-seeing, 
but often crowded by tourists in summer months.  Good base camp in wintermonths 
for steelhead fishing in the South Fork of Eel River. Reservations a must in 
summer months through MISTIX by phoning (800) 446-7275.  $10 per night fee.  
Number for Richardson Grove State Park at (707) 946-2311."
One of our member reported that the campground he saw there looked "really 
nice - with access to the river for sun bathing or swimming."

2.  Makericher (sp?) campground, north of Ft. Bragg.

3.  Standish Hickey campground in the redwoods.

4.  Trinity Alps (near Weaverville):  "looks a lot like the german alps 
actually, and is not touristy at all - not that we care either way as long as 
we have buses and booze..."

5.  Big Lagoon, about 30 minutes north of Eureka.  This is near Patrick's 
Point State Park, near Agate Beach.

NOW:  =====>  OK, volks - which one calls to you?

/martha