Redwood Empire Fair RV Park

The hum of engines and distant cheers mingle with the scent of fresh asphalt and pine as you turn onto North State Street in Ukiah. A row of RVs stretches along gravel lanes, their awnings casting shade over picnic tables where families gather between the buzz of local races and fair festivities. Sunlight filters through tall redwoods edging the lot, while the faint clatter of livestock pens and carnival rides echoes from just beyond the fence. It’s a place where the pulse of community events beats strong, drawing visitors back year after year despite a few rough edges.

Step outside your rig and the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds unfold with a calendar packed tight. August’s four-day fair fills the air with laughter, music, and the proud bleats of sheep competing in the Red, White, & Ewe contest, a highlight that locals eagerly anticipate. Saturdays roar with auto races on the nearby track, engines revving and tires squealing as fans line the grandstands. For quieter moments, the Ukiah River Trail lies a few miles away, inviting walkers and cyclists to follow the gentle curves of the water through oak and madrone groves. Around town, State Street offers quick bites at Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell, or KFC, perfect for a fast meal before returning to the campground’s lively backdrop.

Parking your rig here means easy access to full hookups—30 amp electricity, water, and sewer connect with little fuss. The roads wind through gravel and patches of grass, some sites cozy, others a bit tight for larger rigs. Bathrooms meet ADA standards, with two hot showers in each clean, well-kept facility, though visitors outside registered campers find the restroom doors firmly closed. On the south end, the local beer distribution center keeps trucks humming and beeping through the day, while the north boundary hosts a driver training area, where learners practice backing maneuvers. Nights bring their own soundtrack: the distant rumble of engines fades into the occasional honk of trucks and the murmur of fairgoers lingering long after the carnival lights dim.

Longtime visitors settle into the rhythm of the place, knowing when to tune in and when to tune out. Weekends demand earplugs for light sleepers, while weeknights offer a rare stillness broken only by the soft rustle of trees. The community spirit shines brightest during fair week, when old friends reconnect over art displays and farm animal shows, sharing stories and plans