Publications and Resources

 

Visitor Guide to Redwood National and State Parks

The 2023 Visitor Guide (PDF 5 MB) is a free newspaper provided at our five visitor centers. Printing costs for this are paid by Redwood Parks Conservancy.

Click here for foreign language versions of the Visitor Guide.

Click here to get maps of Redwood National and State Parks.

 

Redwood National and State Parks' Official Brochure

The parks' official brochure is downloadable and is also provided on-line in alternative formats. This popular 2-page publication is available for free at our park visitor centers.

You can also download a text only version, braille version and audio described version of our official park brochure.

 

State Park Brochures

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Brochure
(The above link will take you to the state park website where you can download the brochure).

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park Brochure
(The above link will take you to the state park website where you can download the brochure).

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Brochure
(The above link will take you to the state park website where you can download the brochure).

 

For additonal area information, check out a list of Park Facts.

 

Trip Planning Brochure

This Z-fold flyer has specific recommendations for things to do and see in the parks. The two-page Trip Planning brochure (PDF) is designed to be printed by Chambers of Commerce, businesses or any local organizations. This 8.5x14 inch brochure will look good on any information rack.

 

Guide to Campgrounds and Campsites In and Around the Parks

People wanting developed campsites in summer will need to plan and book ahead!
We no longer provide a camping directory that has information about private or county-operated campgrounds outside the parks. This information is provided by Humbolt County and Del Norte County chambers of commerce and visitor bureaus.

Camping information in the adjacent national forest to our northeast is provided by the Six Rivers National Forest. Be aware that Redwood National and State Parks' campgrounds can not accomodate medium to large-sized RVs and trailers.

 

State Park Campground Maps
Download maps for the four state park campgrounds within Redwood National and State Parks.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground Map (PDF)
Mill Creek Campgound Map: Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park (PDF)
Elk Prairie Campground Map: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (PDF)
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground Map: Prairie Creek State Park (PDF)

 

Backcountry Camping In the Redwood Parks

2018 Backcountry Trip Planner (PDF, 6.02 MB)

Backcountry Mileage Chart ( PDF)

 

Backcountry Trails

Exploring Redwood Creek (PDF, 1.13 MB)

 

About Coast Redwoods

Redwood Burl (PDF, 3.59 MB)
Redwood burls, in their twisted, knotted forms, offer the potential for coast redwoods to grow and thrive for millennia.
March 2014

The Three Redwoods (PDF, 2.43 MB)
Information about the three redwood species—coast redwood, giant sequoia, and dawn redwood—and how to tell the difference between them. June 2014

How to Help Your Redwood Seedling Survive (PDF, 136.9 KB)
Did you purchase a redwood seedling from one of Redwood's cooperating association bookstores? Here's how to care for your tree once you get it home. May 2002

Common Native Trees and Plants (PDF, 2,336 KB)
Are you curious about the trees and plants you are seeing or will see in our park area? This guide to the common native trees and plants in our park will help you identify what you are seeing.

Common Native Ferns (PDF, 1,301 KB)
Need some help identifying the ferns? The common native fern guide will help you figure out which ferns you are seeing.

 

Horseback Riding and Pack Animals

Pack Animal Trails and Camps (PDF, 4.7 MB)
Traveling along park trails with pack animals is an exciting way to see Redwood National and State Parks. This brochure is meant to assist you in planning a safe, enjoyable, and low-impact trip.

 

Pets, Safety and Regulatory Information

Bear Country! (PDF, 160 KB)
Information about black bears in the parks and how to protect them and yourself during your visit. March 2005

Enjoying the Beach: Beach Safety (PDF, 244 KB)
Don't let the ocean catch you off guard. Play it safe and plan ahead. December 2006

Mountain Lions in Redwood (PDF, 376 KB)
Information about mountain lions in the parks and how to protect them and yourself during your visit.

BARK! Ranger (PDF, 2.67 MB)
Information about bringing your leashed pets to the parks and the only places to take them. Aug 2018

 

Wildlife

Elk in the Redwoods (PDF, 53 KB)
General information, where to see them, and how to observe them safely. September 2002

Bear Country! (PDF, 160 KB)
Information about black bears in the parks and how to protect them and yourself during your visit. March 2005

Mountain Lions in Redwood (PDF, 376 KB)
Information about mountain lions in the parks and how to protect them and yourself during your visit.

 

Bicycling and Bike Trails

Bicycling: Routes and Rules of the Road (PDF, 1 MB)
Regulations for bicyclists in the parks, as well as safety information and designated bicycle and e-bike routes. (Black and white: October 2020)

 

Management and Administration

Visitor Comments
Your feedback is important! Tell us what you think we're doing right and/or where we need to make improvements. Thank you!

 

Redwood Information in Other Languages

Español (Spanish)

Guía del Visitante, Visitor Guide (PDF, 3.6 MB)

Bienvenidos al Bosque de Redwoods, Park Brochure (PDF, 301 KB)

日本語 (Japanese)

ビジターガイド, Visitor Guide (PDF 3.7 MB)
ようこそ Park Brochure (PDF, 587.47 KB)

歡迎 (Chinese-simplified)

歡迎 Park Brochure (PDF, 367 KB)

Junior Ranger 活动手册 (PDF 7.6MB)

한국인 (Korean)

방문자 안내, Visitor Guide (PDF 3.7 MB)

Junior Ranger 활동 소책자 (PDF 5.6 MB)

Deutsch (German)

Leitfaden für Besucher, Visitor Guide (PDF 3.6 MB)

Herlich wilkommen, Park Brochure (PDF, 589 KB)
Junior Ranger Aktivitäten-Heft (PDF 7.2 MB)

Français (French)

Guide Touristique, Visitor Guide (PDF, 3.6 MB)

Italiano (Italian)

Guida per i Visitatori, Visitor Guide (PDF, 3.6 MB)

Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)

Junior Ranger Sách Hướng Dẫn Các Hoạt Động (PDF 7.3 MB)