About Redwood National and State Parks
Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home has supported people for thousands of years. The National Park Service and California State Parks now work to safeguard and rejuvenate these lands for everyone’s enjoyment, learning, and inspiration.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The national and state parks are always open to enjoy. Roads, trails and public access remain open year round. Some campgrounds and visitor centers are closed - or have reduced hours - in the off-season (October-May)
Activities
Getting There
Redwood National and State Parks is located in northernmost coastal California - almost on the Oregon border. The parks are about 60-miles long, with four visitor centers from north to south. We are a six to seven-hour drive (325 miles) north of San Francisco, a six-hour drive (330 miles) south of Portland, OR and a four-hour drive (170 miles) west of Redding, CA.
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Things To Do
Walk the Stout Memorial Grove Trail
A majestic grove of redwoods next to the Smith River in the northern part of the park. This trail requires…
Walk the Fern Canyon Loop Trail
A unique, beautiful, and popular location in the park. Getting here does require some planning, reservations are required May 15th…
Stroll the Simpson-Reed Trail
An easy walk through beautiful old-growth redwood forests in the northern part of the parks. Limited parking, RV's and trailers…
Hike the Boy Scout Tree Trail
A moderate hike with some steep grades and switchbacks.
Go Tide Pooling at Enderts Beach
Tidepooling at Enderts Beach will bring you experience some incredible coastlines and give you a glimpse into life at the…
Walk the Karl Knapp (Prairie Creek) to Foothill Trail Loop
Located in the southern third of the parks, this family-friendly loop trail takes you under some of the tallest trees…
Hiking through ancient redwood groves.
Visitor Centers
Crescent City Information Center
Located in the bottom floor of park headquarters. Picnic area and retail sales.
Hours: Summer hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily Winter hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Hiouchi Visitor Center
Northern-most park visitor center located 9-miles east of Crescent City on Hwy 199. Exhibits about Tolowa culture and art, redwood ecology, park information, junior ranger…
Hours: Summer hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily Winter hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed Wednesday and Thursday Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Jedediah Smith Visitor Center
Located in the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park campground, near the amphitheater. Small visitor center with information, exhibits, junior ranger program, bookstore, and retail sales.…
Hours: Summer only Open mid-May to early-September Closed during the off-season mid-September to mid-May
Prairie Creek Visitor Center
Located just off the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway - in the heart of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Exhibits about the Civilian Conservation Corps…
Hours: Summer hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily Winter hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wednesday – Sunday Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center
Southern-most visitor center in the park and located right on the beach. Exhibits about Yurok culture, art and history, redwood ecology, park information, junior ranger…
Hours: Summer hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (March to early November) Winter hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (early November - March) Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Campgrounds
Elk Prairie Campground
Enjoy ancient coast redwoods, grazing Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer in Elk Prairie, easy access to over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails, and…
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground
Experience the wild Pacific coastline and grazing Roosevelt elk in this campground, with easy access to a secluded stretch of beach, Fern Canyon, and 70…
Jedediah Smith Campground
Situated in a magnificent old-growth redwood grove on the banks of the wild and scenic Smith River, this campground offers hiking trails, swimming, fishing, and…
Mill Creek Campground
Sleep beneath towering maples and young redwoods. Access to Mill Creek, miles of varied hiking trails, and summer programs. Located in Del Norte Coast Redwoods…
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