Prairie Creek Redwoods, a California State Park, is sanctuary to old growth redwood forest.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park offers:
- A 10-mile scenic drive through ancient redwoods on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
- Campgrounds: Elk Prairie, Gold Bluffs Beach, Environmental and three hike/bike campgrounds
- 75 miles of hiking trails, bicycle trails, self-guided nature trail, backpacking
- Fern Canyon*- a natural wonder and filmed in the movie Jurassic Park II, The Lost World
- Picnic areas in the redwoods & on the beach
- Wildlife viewing includes Roosevelt elk, whale watching, and interesting birding (spotted owl, marbled murrelet, and 262 more animal species). Watch for Roosevelt elk grazing in the prairie.
- Accessible trails for individuals with physical or visual limitations - Accessibility Features stop at visitor center for trail maps.
- Beach wheel chair is available for Gold Bluffs beach, call 707-465-7346
- Suggested hikes and trails
- Bike trails
- Junior Rangers Summer Programs
Elk Prairie Campground:
While sites at Elk Prairie campground may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, reservations are strongly recommended for camping between May 1 and September 30.
Reserve online www.ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275.
  *73 RV or tent sites - 4 cabins (ADA)
   *Trailer length limit on RVs is 27 feet
   *Restrooms and coin operated showers
   *Bear-proof locker, picnic table and fire pit in each campsite
   *Campfire programs, guided walks and junior ranger programs (seasonal)
   *Located at the southern end of Newton B Drury Pkwy
   *Campground accepts Federal Passes
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground:
Located six miles off Hwy 101 at the end of unpaved, Davison Rd. RVs no larger than 24 feet x 8 feet wide only, trailers prohibited. Closed during winter months until May 1.
Reserve online www.ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275.
  *On the beach
   *25 tent or RV sites
   *Rvs no larger than 24 feet x 8 feet wide, no trailers
   *One Hike & Bike site
   *Restrooms and solar showers
   *Bear proof locker, fire pit and picnic table in each site
   *Located at the end of Davison Rd (off Hwy 101 - North of Orick)
   *Campground accepts Federal Passes
Visitor Center located just off US Hwy 101, along Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, at the south end of the park, with exhibits open year round. Nature Store open year round. Interpretive talks & guided walks (seasonal)Â 707-488-2039
It is a part of the Redwood National and State Park which accounts for 45 percent of all the old-growth redwood forest remaining in California.
Redwood National and State Park is home to the Tall Trees Grove and now holds claim to the world's tallest tree, Hyperion.
Newton B Drury Parkway north of the Elk Prairie Campground is gated from sunset to sunrise.
*Due to the volume of visitors, California State Parks / National Park Service will require Day Use Permits to access to Gold Bluffs Beach and Fern Canyon.  Reservations will be required May 15th to September 15th. Reservations are not required September 16th to May 14th. Visitors are still required to pay the day-use fee. Apply for a Permit: https://www.redwoodparksconservancy.org/permits/fern-canyon-permits
For group reservations & weddings please contact:
Permit Coordinator
redw_special_use_permits@nps.gov
707-465-7307
