Redwood National and State Parks
Redwood National and State Parks
Stand at the base of a coast redwood and the huckleberry bushes tower over you. Watch statuette Roosevelt elk grazing in the prairies. Observe the tail of a female Chinook salmon heave skyward as she makes a nest for her eggs. Whether a morning or night person, you can hear the endangered marbled murrelets' keer across the treetops as they fly from sea to mossy nest.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Steve W. ChaneyPhone Number: 707-464-6101
Entrance Fees: Free
Sights: Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park; Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park; Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park; Gold Bluffs Beach; Mill Creek
Endangered Species: Marbled Murrelet; Bald Eagle (threatened); Western Snowy Plover (threatened); Brown Pelican; Northern Spotted Owl; Beach Layia; Perigrine Falcon; Chinook Salmon (threatened); Steelhead Trout (threatened); Steller's Sea Lion (threatened); Tidewater Goby
Important Dates
Established as Park: October 2, 1968By The Numbers
Acres: 131,983.00Highest Point: Coyote Rest (3262 feet)
Annual Visitation: 391,282 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :41.766110 / -124.046700 (map it)
State: CA
Nearby Big City: Crescent City, CA
Gateway Communities: Orick, CA; Crescent City, CA; Trinidad, CA; Fort Dick, CA; Klamath, CA; Smith River, CA; Gasquet, CA; McKinleyville, CA; Arcata, CA; Bayside, CA
Nearby Airports: Del Norte County Airport (CEC); Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
In Detail
Activities & Programs Outdoor Activities Ranger-led programs are offered during the summer season (mid-June to Labor Day). Check at a park visitor center for details. Weekly schedules for the programs are posted in the st ... read more.
Animals A variety of wildlife species call RNSP home. The diversity of ecosystems in the parks means that creatures as different as black bears, sea stars, and bald eagles can be seen by a lucky visitor in ... read more.
At A Glance Park Overview The Amazing Diversity An amazing diversity of life exists at Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). The ancient coast redwood ecosystem preserved in the parks contains some of the pl ... read more.
Camping Campgrounds Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park Open from May 1 to September 30. Camping within the redwood forest â what a life! Mill Creek campground is located 7 miles south of Cresc ... read more.
Geology Natural Features & Ecosystems Geologic Setting The North Coast region, which includes RNSP and the adjacent offshore area, is the most seismically active region in the United States. As a result of f ... read more.
In A Nutshell Accessibility All visitor centers are physically accessible to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are not available. TDD phones are not available. Other accessible areas (north to south) include Crescent ... read more.
Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger Explore the redwood forest, slippery tidepools, vast open prairies, and more! Redwood National and State Parks has a junior ranger newspaper with activities designed for children 7 ... read more.
Lodging & Dining Lodging The only lodging in Redwood National and State Parks is at the Redwood Hostel (HI). Local chambers are listed north to south along Highway 101. Redwood Hostel Open daily March - Octobe ... read more.
Natural World Environmental Factors Salmon Species Large-scale restoration of the Redwood Creek watershed is underway in Redwood National and State Parks. Abandoned and failing logging roads and their stream cross ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Pets Pets are wonderful creatures that give comfort and companionship; however, a national or state park is not the best place for them. Domestic dogs and cats retain their instinct to mark territor ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Directions Arriving by plane: Crescent City Airport, 202 Dale Rupert Road, Crescent City, (707) 464-7311, United Express. Eureka-Arcata Airport, Arcata, United Express, 1-800-241-6522 or Horizon, 1-8 ... read more.
Plants At RNSP, visitors often come just to see the redwoods. They are the world's tallest trees, but they are also just one species in an incredibly varied ecosystem. From the wind-pruned, salt-tolerant ... read more.
Things To Do Nearby Attractions Plan to visit as many national park sites as time allows on your vacation. What fun! Crater Lake National Park, 3½ hours from Crescent City, CA, 140 miles Oregon Caves Na ... read more.
Volunteer Redwood National and State Parks has many volunteer and internship opportunities available all year round. Find out about internship opportunities by contacting the Student Conservation Association ... read more.
Walking & Hiking Hiking Walking through a redwood grove on a fog-shrouded morning can be an unforgettable experience. Sounds are reduced to the musical gurgle of water trickling amongst ferns and mossy rocks. Light e ... read more.
Who's Who at the Park Cooperating Association The purchases you make at a National Park Cooperating Association sales outlet help support interpretive, educational, and visitor service programs at individual parks. Redwoo ... read more.
Recent News
- Marijuana in Your National Park September 30, 2008, 11:18 am
- Redwood Park's Hofstra Gets National Award August 28, 2008, 5:56 pm
- Redwood: The land of the big trees June 10, 2008, 5:15 pm
- First centennial project coming to Redwood National and State Parks April 28, 2008, 4:19 pm
- Secretary Kempthorne announces first round of National Park Centennial projects April 24, 2008, 3:11 pm
Redwood In Depth
- Redwood National and State Parks
- Activities & Programs
- Animals
- At A Glance
- Camping
- Geology
- In A Nutshell
- Just For Kids
- Lodging & Dining
- Natural World
- Park Regulations & Safety
- Planning Your Visit
- Plants
- Things To Do
- Volunteer
- Walking & Hiking
- Who's Who at the Park
- Redwood Map
- Redwood Photos
- Recent Redwood News
News from the Parks
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.



