Mad River Rapids RV Park
3501 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521-4529
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3.8
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3.8
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3.6
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3.2
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Free internet
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61Somewhat walkable
Grade: 61 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
3Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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3501 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521-4529
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What can I say about this place? Don’t go avoid unless you like being disappointed and like paying for services that do not exist because of a cheap owner that would rather bilk you out of your money versus give you a good experience. The park was old run down and had a fair number of transient residents in the park that makes you want to guard your property so you will have a vehicle with wheels on it when you get back. Not my idea worthy of $65 dollars a night. Services: What services the advertised cable on their website and the park brochure they gave me, well come to find out the owner canceled it and said Covid was the reason, hmm Covid has been good for RV parks the exception to the disease. They are just cheap and greedy let alone falsely advertising when I called them out on it the answer was: ” Oops I guess I should take that off the website”, duh and maybe off the park brochure you handed me as well. Bathrooms and showers: Well, bring your Chia seeds and sprinkle there’s enough filth and dirt all you need is seeds. Dogs: Pit bulls counted 3 one off leash amazing not what is advertised, and I have a small dog not looking to feed pit bulls. Attitude: You could tell I am not the first complaint (they don’t care) the difference is I do not put up with crap I flush it. I am publishing this article in hopes of sparing you the grief I have experienced, and I plan on disputing the charges since it is false advertising to say the least and I can back up my experience with the pictures I took of this garbage hole they call a RV Park Good Sam should be ashamed of giving them a good rating. The Site: Old tarmac not concrete, worn with holes not level forward to back or left to bring right so plenty of blocks to crank up on and steady your rig you will need it.…
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room Tip: Nothing good to say about this place 1 star is 1 too many
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This place doesn’t send confirmations, which they told me. On the day we were supposed to arrive I called to confirm luckily, because they only had us scheduled to stay 1 night instead of the 3 we requested. The man I spoke with Rick, told me they were sold out and we were out of luck. We were already 2 hours into our 6 hour drive there! Rick (who I scheduled with originally) clearly messed up our reservation, and offered no explanation, except “if you don’t want the 1 night then don’t come!” Don’t plan your vacation here, unless you have a back up place to stay!
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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We pulled into Mad River Rapids RV Park last evening after closing hours, hoping to find a spot to break up our drive hime from Oregon.. Thankfully, there was a “reservations” box AND a “Non Reservation”/ Available Sites box. My husband chose one that showed an available back-in spot along the fence and it was perfect. The park was clean & quiet & had great wi-fi. We got a great night’s sleep & were able to pay before we headed home. We will definitely stay here again! They do not accept checks & charge an atm fee so BRING CASH. It’s obviously what they prefer- no big deal, but I thought I’d mention it.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: Cash appears to be the preferred method of payment- no checks accepted
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This place is nice and quiet... and convenient. But we have a trailer without a bathroom and they close theirs from 7pm to 9am so that was a little tricky for us early risers ... besides that, it’s wonderful
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Stayed three nights and were not disappointed. Had a pool and hot tub with no one in them. Far enough from traffic to be quiet, but convenient to National Park and Arcata for dining options. Very few kids in the park.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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The location of the park was excellent, but the quality of the park did not live up to previous reviews. First and foremost was Wifi, which is a pet peeve of mine. Its advertised, but when we got there we were informed it was out, and had had been for some time. There's no excuse for that response. Get it fixed. For tv you needed to put down a deposit for a box($50) to have cable. The problem would be if you left it outside to service your whole RV, it could be stolen. Definitely an area for improvement. Bathrooms and showers were acceptable. For 50 amp there are only back in spots and beware of the ill placed pole. There is alot of full timers here.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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This is very clean, spacious campground. We have a 34 ft motor home with tow and had plenty of room. There are some permanent sites but well maintained. The office people were always very helpful with every question we had. This location was half way between Redwood NP and Humboldt Redwood State Park. Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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I think most of the park is residence. Not anything special. Reminds me of a parking lot. The picture looks nicer than the actual park. Some trees but not much grass. But reasonable priced for a night stay.
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Date of stay: May 2018
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We did a one night stop here en route North. We had a back in site with full hook ups and 50amp. We have a 40 ft motorhome and the site was large enough to park car in front of bus. Nice firm parking for rig. Grass to the side. We didn’t use the laundry or showers but the faculties looked clean and the staff were all helpful and friendly. Looks like there’s plenty of full timers here. Access is right off the 101 with two roundabouts before you get to the site. It’s quiet inside the park. We’d had a few nights of road noise in previous parks so this was nice.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Very well kept park. Quiet and well managed. They have a store on site for basic needs. Tim & Sandy are very nice people and are very friendly. They make sure you are satisfied with site selections and care about their customers comfort.
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Traveled with family
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mad River Rapids RV Park
Which popular attractions are close to Mad River Rapids RV Park?
Nearby attractions include Arcata Community Forest (0.1 miles), Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area (0.1 miles), and Dandar's Boardgames And Books (0.7 miles).
What are some restaurants close to Mad River Rapids RV Park?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kebab Cafe, Toni's 24HR Restaurant, and Fiesta Grill & Cantina.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Mad River Rapids RV Park?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Mad River Rapids RV Park?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.