National Parks / Redwood National and State Parks
Redwood National and State Parks
National and State Parks — CA
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.
Current Alerts
- CautionDelays along Highway 101
There are multiple traffic stops along Highway 101 from Orick, CA to Crescent City, CA due to road construction. Extra time may be needed to travel throughout the park. Delay times may vary. Please stay alert and drive cautiously.
- Information44 Creek Bridge Failure
44 creek bridge is closed due to damage identified by a Federal Highway inspection team. This bridge is north of 44 Camp, approximately 7 miles south of the Redwood Creek trailhead and about 1 mile north of the Tall Trees river crossing. All trails remain open in the area, but crossing this ravine is dangerous and not advised. Hikers should plan to take alternative routes to 44 Camp, which will add at least 3.5 miles from Redwood Creek Trailhead. Stop by a visitor center for more information.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Junior Ranger ProgramSun Aug 23 2026Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available near visitor center.
- Big Tree Pop-Up ProgramSun Aug 23 2026Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail loop, starting right next to the Prairie Creek Visitor Center.
- Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)Sun Aug 23 2026Prairie Creek Visitor Center
- Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)Sun Aug 23 2026Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.
- Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)Sun Aug 23 2026Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.
- Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground AmphitheaterSun Aug 23 2026Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
- Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith CampgroundSun Aug 23 2026Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.
- Campfire Program: Mill Creek CampgroundSun Aug 23 2026Located in Mill Creek Campground.
- Night Sky Program at Dolason PrairieMon Aug 24 2026Dolason Prairie located along Bald Hills Road. Limited parking and a pit toilet are available.
- Did You Hear That? Birdwatching ProgramWed Aug 26 2026Located within the Jedediah Smith Campground, past the kiosk. Limited parking.
- Night Sky Program at Jedediah Smith Day-Use AreaWed Aug 26 2026Jedediah Smith Day-use Area located near Jedediah Smith Campground (in Hiouchi, CA). Parking and flush toilets are available.
- BARK Ranger ProgramWed Aug 26 2026Prairie Creek Visitor Center is located along Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Parking is limited right at the visitor center, so please take advantage of parking along the Parkway.
- Writing with Redwoods: Nature Journaling in the Old GrowthWed Aug 26 2026Prairie Creek Visitor Center Parking and flush toilets available.
- Partial Lunar Eclipse ProgramThu Aug 27 2026Located on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. Parking is available along the parkway. Flush toilets are also available on-site.
- Special Junior Ranger ProgramSun Aug 30 2026Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available near visitor center.
- Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground AmphitheaterTue Sep 01 2026Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
- Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith CampgroundTue Sep 01 2026Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.
- Junior Ranger ProgramTue Sep 01 2026Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available near visitor center.
- Campfire Program: Mill Creek CampgroundWed Sep 02 2026Located in Mill Creek Campground.
- Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground AmphitheaterSat Sep 12 2026Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park