Current Conditions

Alerts

 

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

 

 

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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
Lost Man Road	Closed	Nov. 8, 2024 - March 15, 2025	From intersection with Highway 101 eastbound to the Lost Man Picnic area.	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.
Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway	Closed	Nov.12-13, 2024		High winds and heavy rainfall	Starting at 4 pm on Nov. 12, the parkway is closed. The parkway's safety will be re-evalauated on Nov. 13. 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	Open
Lagoon Creek Day Use Area	Open
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.

 

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				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.
Karl Knapp Trail	Open
Yurok Loop Trail	Open
Boy Scout Tree Trail	Open
Grove of the Titans	Open
Stout Grove	Open
Simpson-Reed Trail	Open

Seasonal Footbridges:

• Redwood Creek Trail: Removed
• Stout Grove to Jedediah Smith Campground: Removed
• Stout Grove to Hiouchi Trail: Removed
• Fern Canyon: Removed
• Prairie Creek Nature Trail: Removed

 

Visitor Centers

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

 

Developed Campgrounds

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

 

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 from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3 due to Redwood Creek reaching at least 400 CFS.

 

Horse Trails

• Mill Creek Horse Trail: Closed due to storm damage
  • For general information on horseback riding in the parks.
• Orick Horse Trails: Partially Open
  • Limited access to horse trails. Backcountry camping at Elam Camp only. No access to Redwood Creek.

 

Fire, Smoke, Weather and Air Quality

• Current wildfire and prescribed fire impacts in the parks.
• For general climate and weather information for Redwood National and State Parks.
• National Weather Service forecasts for Crescent City, Calif.
• National Weather Service forecasts for Orick, Calif.
• Check the Air Quality Index to see if our air is "good".
• National Weather Service satellite imagery | NASA satellite imagery of Northern California and Southern Oregon

 

Water Quality

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

 

Wildflowers and Blooms

For information and updates on what popular plants are flowering.

 

Laws & Policies

Read about the laws and policies at Redwood National and State Parks.