At a glance
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.
Things to do: Arts and Culture · Cultural Demonstrations · Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Biking · Mountain Biking · Road Biking · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · RV Camping · Fishing · Saltwater Fishing
ParkAtlas, maintained by Stellaroos, combines its park and trail dataset with public information from the National Park Service. NPS data snapshot retrieved . Fees, access, and conditions can change; verify current details with NPS before traveling.
Popular trails
Curated routes with approximate round-trip distance. Tap one to log it in the app.In the app, tap one to log it.
Camping
Approximately 600 campsites across the park's campgrounds. Reservations are strongly recommended in peak season (May – September).
Best time to visit
Peak season: May – September. The park is open year-round, though some roads and facilities close or run reduced hours in winter.
Visitors should be prepared for cooler and damp weather. Dress in layers and expect to get wet. Year-round temperatures along California's redwood coast: mid-40s°F (7°C) to mid-60s°F (18°C). Summer can be foggy, with highs occasionally reaching low 70s°F (20°C). Winters are cooler with considerable rain. October through April averages 60-80 inches of rain over the region.
Pack for Redwood
Four things worth having for wind, spray, and wet rock. From the full gear list; links support ParkAtlas.
Marmot PreCip rain shell
Afternoon thunderstorms are a feature of the mountain West, not a bug.
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Salomon Speedcross trail runners
Grippy on slickrock and mud, light enough to forget about. I hike in these more than boots.
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Darn Tough ultralight socks
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Anker portable charger
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Entrance fees
Entry is Free.
Getting there
Nearest city: Eureka, CA. Park center: 41.300°, -124.000°.
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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Common questions
How much does it cost to visit Redwood National Park?
Entry is Free. An America the Beautiful annual pass covers entrance fees at every national park.
When is the best time to visit Redwood?
Peak season is May – September. The park is open year-round, with some roads and facilities on reduced winter schedules. Visitors should be prepared for cooler and damp weather. Dress in layers and expect to get wet. Year-round temperatures along California's redwood coast: mid-40s°F (7°C) to mid-60s°F (18°C). Summer can be foggy, with highs occasionally reaching low 70s°F (20°C). Winters are cooler with considerable rain. October through April averages 60-80 inches of rain over the region.
Can you camp in Redwood National Park?
Yes — about 600 campsites across the park's campgrounds. Reserve ahead in peak season.
What is the closest city to Redwood National Park?
Eureka, CA is the nearest major city. 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.
What are the best hikes in Redwood?
Popular trails include Fern Canyon Loop (1.4 mi), James Irvine Trail (4.4 mi), Enderts Beach Trail (1.8 mi), Prairie Creek Trail (7.0 mi). The park has roughly 200 named trails.
Plan your trip
The practical bits, so more of the weekend goes to the trail.