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Redwood National and State Parks

InformationAug 4, 2026

44 Creek Bridge Failure

CautionJun 17, 2026

Delays along Highway 101

View from forest floor looking straight up. Ferns as seen close up and redwood trunks meet.

The redwood forest is a complicated and beautiful series of habitats.

Photo: NPS Photo / Steve Olson

About

Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home has supported people for thousands of years. The National Park Service and California State Parks now work to safeguard and rejuvenate these lands for everyone’s enjoyment, learning, and inspiration.

Activities

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Saltwater Fishing

Food

Picnicking

Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Hiking

Backcountry Hiking

Front-Country Hiking

Horse Trekking

Horse Camping (see also camping)

Horseback Riding

Paddling

Canoeing

Kayaking

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Whitewater Rafting

Junior Ranger Program

Surfing

Swimming

Saltwater Swimming

Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching

Park Film

Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store

Directions

Redwood National and State Parks is located in northernmost coastal California - almost on the Oregon border. The parks are about 60-miles long, with four visitor centers from north to south. We are a six to seven-hour drive (325 miles) north of San Francisco, a six-hour drive (330 miles) south of Portland, OR and a four-hour drive (170 miles) west of Redding, CA.

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Weather

Visitors should be prepared for cooler and damp weather. Dress in layers and expect to get wet. Year-round temperatures along California's redwood coast: mid-40s°F (7°C) to mid-60s°F (18°C). Summer can be foggy, with highs occasionally reaching low 70s°F (20°C). Winters are cooler with considerable rain. October through April averages 60-80 inches of rain over the region.

News

Redwood National and State Parks Welcome New Superintendent

Redwood National and State Parks Welcome New Superintendent

The National Park Service has selected Jacob “Jake” Ohlson as the next superintendent of Redwood National and State Parks. He will assume the role in mid-August 2026.

Redwood National Park Sees 1.2 Million Recreation Visits in 2025

Redwood National Park Sees 1.2 Million Recreation Visits in 2025

Redwood National Park welcomed 1.2 million visitors in 2025. Redwood National and State Parks, including Redwood National Park and Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks, welcomed nearly 2.5 million visitors in 2025