On quiet evenings, campers may hear flying squirrels as they scamper about in the trees overhead. Deer, gray fox, and raccoons are often seen at night here. On summer afternoons, the cries of ravens and the haunting song of the varied thrush echo through the forest. Burlington Campground is a pleasant place to be on warm summer afternoons. The second-growth redwood forest is cool and shady.
Campers can relax at the river, a short five-minute walk away.
Water level and sand bar locations at the river vary from year to year. Sometimes there are good swimming holes. The river is always a good place for wading on hot summer days. Several trails are accessible from the Burlington river bar. There is a seasonal footbridge installed over the river every year.