Redwood National and State Parks • California

View from forest floor looking straight up. Ferns as seen close up and redwood trunks meet.

Redwood trees line a narrow dirt road.

Two visitors looking at tidepools.

Five young women read the park map.

Visitors chatting with a ranger above a river mouth.

Three people stand on a walkway in the trees. It is foggy.

A ranger helps a father and son learn about being a junior ranger.

Visitors pose with one of the widest Redwood trees.

Rocks, rockpools and waves

A tree stump is covered with plants.

A small waterfall cascades past different trees

Three adults stand and look curiously toward the tree tops

Four adults stand on a trail surrounded by redwood trees

Fog surrounds tall redwoods on a trail. A park ranger stands in the distance.

Gray cobbles on the foreground and 300foot redwoods behind.

A footbridge with people crosses a road on a foggy day

A trail meanders into a grove of tall trees. A family is seen at the far end of the trail.

Waves run-up on a beach, and sea stack rocks are seen in the distance.

Green ferns cover two natural walls cut by a creek. A calm creek is covered with grey cobbles.

Reddy-brown colored redwoods

A circle of redwood trees with black fire scars.

Young redwood sprouts grow off a horizontal redwood log

A trail and bridge crosses a tree-line gully.

A visitor stands next to a forest of enormous red and brown colored trees.

Orange and red leaves on maple trees.

Rugged coastal cliffs drop to blue ocean and waves. Pink flowers in the foreground.

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.

The redwood forest is a complicated and beautiful series of habitats.
NPS Photo / Steve Olson

With a small car, you can expericne close-up Redwoods along a century old, narrow road.

We have forty miles of coastline to explore.
NPS Photo / John Chao

A great redwood trip starts with good trip planning.
NPS: John Chao

Coastal overlooks provide amazing places to whale watch.. and more.
NPS Photo / John Chao

Visitors to the Lady Bird Johnson Grove cross a road using a walkway.
NPS Photo / Steve Olson

Becoming a junior ranger at Redwoods is a fun and educational for the whole family.
NPS: John Chao

For those short of time, the "Big Tree" offers easy access for all to a very photogenic tree.
NPS Photo / John Chao

40 miles of coastline are part of Redwood National Park
NPS: John Chao

A fallen redwood tree will be on the forest floor for centuries providing habitat for a new generation of plants and animals.
NPS Photo / Steven Olson

The Trillium Falls Trail is a popular, easy and family friendly walk.
NPS Photo/ Steve Olson

From the forest floor we can only see about a third of any old redwood tree.
NPS Photo / Steven Olson

Taking a walk on the trail through redwood groves is great fun
NPS Photo / Steven Olson

Park Rangers help tell the stories and meanings of the park to visitors.
NPS Photo / John Chao

300 foot redwood redwoods next to Redwood Creek.
NPS / Steve Olson

Summer fog is frequent in the redwoods
NPS Photo: John Chao

Redwood forests are wonderful places to walk, relax and look up.
NPS Photo: John Chao

40 miles of protected coastline are part of Redwood National and State Parks
NPS Photo/ John Chao

Fern Canyon is a popular - and busy - summer desination.
NPS / Steve Olson

Over a hundred miles of trails lead you to places like this.
NPS / Steve Olson

Fire has always been a part of a redwood tree's history.
NPS / Steve Olson

New shoots grow off a fallen redwood tree.
NPS / Steve Olson

A short walk leads visitors to a series of small cascades.
NPS / Steve Olson

Walking though redwood forests is a beautiful experience.
NPS / Steve Olson

Maples and oak trees show fall colors in the redwood parks.
NPS / John Chao

The park protects forty miles of rugged coastline and marine protected areas..
NPS / John Chao

A dirt path meanders through a redwood forest.

From forest trails to coastal adventures, find out how to experience Redwood National and State Parks.

An image of a young and adult woman at a visitor center desk.

Explore the five visitor centers to find essential information for your visit.

A small tents rests up against a tree background and light, at night.

Choose from the Parks' four developed campgrounds or seven backcountry campsites.

Four women read a park brochure

Download and print maps to help guide your trip.

Pick the right drive for your time, vehicle and driving skills.

There are lots of options for windscreen views of old-growth forests.

Many places are bike friendly.

A variety of biking opportunities and experiences are found along tens of miles of trails and roads.

Choose a walk that meets your time-frame and energy.

You can experience the redwoods in just a few minutes... or take all week.

A brown wooden barn on a grassy slope

Discover the living record of the past in the parks' cultural landscapes.

Three male elk sit in a shaded field.

Find out what animals call the waters and forests of Redwood National and State Parks home.

Quickly find out the who, what, where and why

General information about this exciting landscape-scale restoration program.

Some park activities require a permit to be issued.

Tall Trees Grove, Fern Canyon, special events, filming, photography, backcountry camping, etc.

Wildlife and pets don't mix - but there are places your fur-baby can go.

Leashed pets can join you at Redwood—in designated places only.

Current trail, road conditions and campground status.

Learn about today's closures, delays, trail information, and fire information.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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1111 Second Street
Crescent City, CA 95531

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707 464-6101

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