Redwood National Park

Redwood

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Trash in a redwood forest containing shingles, tar paper, old OSB board, siding and metal mesh and gutter trim.
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Overview

Redwood National Park is located in California and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

Brown and yellow park sign.

Elk Prairie Campground

Sites available

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$35 Reserve
Two tents sit in sand dunes and at a grassy site

Gold Bluffs Beach Campground

Sites available

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$35 Reserve
A pickup pulls upto the campground

Jedediah Smith Campground

Sites available

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$35 Reserve
Picnic table, fire ring and food locker

Mill Creek Campground

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$35 Reserve
A Short Walk For The Adventurous
Hiking

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 re...

1-2 HoursWinter, Spring
A cobbled stream cuts into fern covered walls.
Hiking

Walk the Fern Canyon Loop Trail

A unique, beautiful, and popular location in the park. Getting here does require some planning, rese...

45-90 MinutesWinter, SpringReservation Required
A Short Walk in the Northern Part of the Redwoods
Hiking

Stroll the Simpson-Reed Trail

An easy walk through beautiful old-growth redwood forests in the northern part of the parks. Limited...

30-60 MinutesWinter, Spring
Boy Scout Tree Trail
Hiking

Hike the Boy Scout Tree Trail

A moderate hike with some steep grades and switchbacks.

3-5 HoursWinter, Spring
Two people gaze into a rocky tide pool. Waves swell towards the rocks.
Wildlife Watching

Go Tide Pooling at Enderts Beach

Tidepooling at Enderts Beach will bring you experience some incredible coastlines and give you a gli...

60-120 MinutesWinter, Spring
Looking for tall trees, a beautiful creek, and a perfect loop hike? This is it.
Hiking

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 ...

1-2 HoursWinter, Spring
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Picnic tables on dirt are surrounded by trees.

44 Backcountry Camp

Redwood National and State Parks

A free backcountry permit is needed to use this site.

People stand next to redwood tree and a viewing deck. Orientation signs in the foreground.

Big Tree Wayside

Redwood National and State Parks

If you only have ten minutes to see some redwoods - this is the place to go. Located in Prairie Creek State Park in the ...

A brown trailhead sign reads Boy Scout tree trail, no pets. A grey redwoodt ree is behind.

Boy Scout Tree Trail

Redwood

A moderate hike through redwoods and a small water fall in the northern part of the parks. Only smaller vehicles will be...

A brown sign and a gate across a road covered in conifer needles. Redwood trees are seen.

Cal Barrel Road

Pets

A three-mile dirt road that climbs through old-growth redwood groves. This is a pet and bicycle friendly road that offer...

A grassy trail between thick trees with a wood sign reading Coastal Trail Crescent Beach Section

Coastal Trail: Crescent Beach

Redwood National and State Parks

This section of the Coastal Trail leads to a pleasant stretch of beach, perfect for beachcombing or an extended walk. Co...

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