Current Conditions

Alerts

 

Redwood National and State Parks conditions are ever-changing. Check regularily for any changes before your trip!

 
 


 
Roads and Highways

Roads & Day Use Areas

Listed in south to north order. Other park roads and day use areas not listed below are open.

Road or Day Use Area

Status

Timeframe

Location Description

Reason

Additional Info

Bald Hills Road Open/ Hazard Conditions Upper Elevations/Near Elk Camp Road Damage Drive slowly and be alert for road damage. Watch for cars crossing lanes to avoid hazards.
Davison Road
(access to Gold Bluffs Beach and Fern Canyon)
Open Two stream crossings near Gold Bluffs Beach with fluctuating water levels in the winter.
Lost Man Road Closed Nov. 8, 2024 - March 15, 2025 From Highway 101 to Bald Hills/Holter Ridge Public safety Due to bridge construction work including use of heavy machinery and other power equipment, there will be serious hazards to vehicles and hikers during times of work.

Closed to all traffic including hiking, motorized vehicles, and bicycles.
Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway Closed Nov. 23, 2024 through
Dec. 12, 2024
Scheduled maintenance projects Use Exit 753 on Hwy 101 to access Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Trails are still open while parkway is closed.
The Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway is closed to vehicles on the first Saturday of each month from October to May for Hike and Bike Day. The parkway closes on the evening before the event and reopens Sunday afternoon.
Cal-Barrel Road Closed to Vehicles Through the winter Off of Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. A good spot for walking with your leashed pets.
This road is only open to pedestrians in winter.
Cal Barrel is closed to vehicles in the winter.
(Not recommended for trailers and large vehicles when driving is allowed.)
Coastal Drive Partial Closure Nov. 23, 2024 through
Dec. 12, 2024
Southern section of Coastal Drive off of Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway Scheduled maintenance projects The short dead end section of the Coastal Drive off of Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, all trails off of this section of road are closed as well.
Howland Hill Road Open
Mill Creek Day Use Area Partial Closure Weekdays Open to public on the weekends for day use. Gate will be locked each evening.
A section of the multi-use trail along West Branch Road, west of Rock Creek Road, is closed temporarily due to a failed bridge crossing.

California State Highway information can be found at the Caltrans Road Information Website.

 
Trail restrictions

Trails

Listed south to north order, park trails not listed below are open.
Maps - Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Trail

Status

Timeframe

Location Description

Reason

Additional Info

Alder Basin Trail Closed Closed for Redwoods Rising restoration work.
Lady Bird Johnson Grove Open
Tall Trees
Trail
Open Reservation required if driving to trailhead.
Dolason Prairie Trail Partially Open Until further notice Only the first 2 miles of this trail are open. Downed trees Accessing Redwood Creek, Emerald Ridge Trail, and the Tall Trees Trail is not an option due to downed trees. Emerald Bridge out indefinitely due to tree collapse.
Redwood Creek Trail Open with hazards Seasonal footbridges have been removed for the winter season. Crossing this creek on foot during the winter can be dangerous, plan ahead and be prepared.
Lost Man
Creek Trail
Closed Nov. 8, 2024- March 15, 2025 Closure includes the entire picnic area and entire trail from its gate at the picnic area eastbound to the gate at Holter Ridge along Bald Hills Road. Due to bridge construction work including use of heavy machinery and other power equipment, there will be serious hazards to vehicles and hikers during times of work.
Trillium Falls Open
Fern Canyon Open Expect to hike through water (ankle-knee deep).
Reservation required if you are driving to trailhead between May 15 - Sept. 15.
Elk Prairie
Trail
Partially Open Starting Nov. 20 until storm passes Lower loop Potential flooding Lower Elk Prairie loop is closed due to potential flooding.
Upper Elk Prairie/Prairie loop is open.
Foothill Trail Open with hazard Nov. 23, 2024 until water goes down Section of trail that goes under the road (through the tunnel) to the Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Flooded Section of trail that leads you under the road is flooded and closed. Hikers will need to take the higher section of trail up to the road.
Karl Knapp
Trail
Open
Carruthers Cove Trail Closed Nov. 23, 2024 until the road can be cleared Debris on the southern section of Coastal Drive Trail is closed to all visitors due to the closure of the Coastal Drive.
Yurok Loop Trail Open
Boy Scout
Tree Trail
Partially Open Dec. 4-5 Closed 2 miles from trailhead Bridge replacement
Grove of
the Titans
Open
Stout Grove Open
Simpson-Reed Trail Open

Seasonal Footbridges:
 
Visitor Centers

Visitor Centers

Hours, status, and more information about Redwood National and State Parks Visitor and Information Centers.

 
Developed Campgrounds

Developed Campgrounds

Hours, status, reservations, and more information about Redwood National and State Parks campgrounds.

 
Backcountry camps

Backcountry Camps

Get detailed backcountry camping information and also download the Redwood National and State Parks Backcountry Trip Planner. Please understand and use Leave No Trace ethics and practices when in the backcountry.

Backcountry permits are being issued online only, they are not available at any of the park visitor centers. Click here for more information on issuing backcountry permits.

  • Little Bald Hills: Open
  • DeMartin: Open
  • Flint Ridge: Open
  • Gold Bluffs: Open
  • Elam Camp: Open
  • 44 Camp: Open
    • Composting toilet no longer available: Pack out solid human waste or bury in “cat-hole” at least 6” deep in soil (not leaf litter), and at least 200 ft from any water source, campsite, or trail; pack out toilet paper.
  • Redwood Creek (dispersed camping): Closed until March 1st, 2025 due to high water levels on Redwood Creek.
 
Horseback Trails

Horse Trails


  • Mill Creek Horse Trail: Closed due to storm damage
  • Orick Horse Trails: Partially Open
    • Limited access to horse trails. Backcountry camping at Elam Camp only. No access to Redwood Creek.
 
Weather Updates

Fire, Smoke, Weather and Air Quality


 
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Water Quality

The California Water Resources Control Board have an interactive map reflecting the most up to date harmful algal bloom reports.

 
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Wildflowers and Blooms

For information and updates on what popular plants are flowering.

 

Last updated: December 4, 2024

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Phone:

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