Place

Elk Prairie Day Use Area

Redwood National and State Parks

Wooden picnic tables, and grills next to vegetation.
Picnics next to redwood trees are great!

NPS Photo

Quick Facts
Location:
Elk Prairie Campground - Ten minutes north of Orick.
Significance:
Picnic tables and grills next to redwood trees.
Designation:
State Park

Grill, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Recycling, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Drinking/Potable

Old-growth redwoods loom over half a dozen picnic tables set on the edge of a prairie.

This picnic area is great for people in the southern part of the parks wanting to unwind, use a grill, and rest under redwood trees. This picnic area is next to the Elk Prairie Campground. For those driving to this site, an $8 per vehicle day-use fee will need to be paid at the campground entrance kiosk.

 

Last updated: August 29, 2024