Redwood National and State Parks

National Park · California, 🇺🇸 United States

Area 575 km²

Time zone America/Los_Angeles

Official website www.nps.gov/redw/

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Redwood National and State Parks Essentials

This selection covers the core of the Redwood National and State Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage site protecting nearly half of the world's remaining old-growth coast redwoods. The list spans from the northern Jedediah Smith Redwoods to the southern reaches of Redwood National Park. Highlights include the fern-draped walls of Fern Canyon, the newly accessible Grove of Titans, and the 1,500-year-old Big Tree. Visitors can observe Roosevelt elk in coastal prairies and explore diverse ecosystems ranging from inland river groves to rugged Pacific overlooks.

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Best of Redwood National Park

Redwood National and State Parks protect the world's tallest trees alongside a rugged coastline. This selection features key vantage points and coastal access areas, including the Klamath River Overlook, which sits 650 feet above the Pacific, and the Redwood Creek Overlook, offering expansive views of the old-growth watershed. The list also includes Redwood Creek Beach and Crescent Beach Overlook, showcasing the unique intersection of temperate rainforests and the rocky California shore.

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Hidden Gems of the Redwoods

Beyond the famous groves, Redwood National and State Parks contain a diverse landscape of rugged coastal bluffs and hidden riparian habitats. This collection highlights the 1969 dedication site of the park at Lady Bird Grove and the historic 1850s mining area of Gold Bluffs. The list also features secluded water features like Trillium Falls and Fern Fall, alongside the dramatic Pacific overlooks at High Bluff and Freshwater Rocks, showcasing the intersection of old-growth forests and the jagged Northern California coastline.

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Coastal Escapes

This collection highlights the rugged intersection of Redwood National Park and the Pacific coastline. It includes high-altitude vantage points like Redwood Creek Overlook, which offers views of old-growth watersheds, and sea-level destinations such as Gold Bluffs Beach, known for its towering cliffs and resident Roosevelt elk. These locations provide access to the California Coastal Trail, featuring tide pools at Wilson Creek Beach and historical remnants of WWII radar stations at High Bluff.

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Redwood Camping & Backcountry

This collection features developed campgrounds and remote backcountry sites across Redwood National and State Parks. Developed sites like Jedediah Smith and Elk Prairie offer access to old-growth groves and wildlife viewing, while Gold Bluffs Beach provides coastal access near Fern Canyon. For solitude, backcountry camps such as Elam and 44 Camp require permits and hiking but provide immersive forest stays. These locations span from the Smith River in the north to the Redwood Creek drainage in the south.

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