Prairie Creek Redwoods

California · State Park

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is a stunning natural area in California, known for its ancient coast redwoods, lush landscapes, and diverse wildlife. A haven for nature enthusiasts.

Campgrounds

• Meadow Cabin Colony — Year-round · 162 ft · reserve
• Elk Prairie Campground (sites 1-75) — April – December · 75 sites · 121 ft · reserve

Top trails

• Fern Canyon Loop — 1.1 mi loop
• Miner's Ridge and James Irvine Loop — 11.7 mi loop
• Ossagon Trail — 3.7 mi out & back

Visiting

Fees — Vehicle Day Use: $8, Distinguished Veteran: $0, California State Library Parks: $0, Federal Access: $0.

Parking: Davison Road (access to Fern Canyon and Gold Bluffs Beach) has vehicle size restrictions: max 8 ft wide and 24 ft long; no trailers permitted.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: limited. Phone: (707) 465-7335.

Top spots

• Fern Canyon — POI
• Gold Bluffs Beach — POI
• Elk Prairie — POI
• Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway — POI
• Big Tree — POI
• Cathedral Trees — POI
• Prairie Creek — POI

Coordinates: 41.4016, -124.0416. Official website.

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