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.
Current alerts
- Permits are required to visit Gold Bluffs Beach Day-Use Area, including the Fern Canyon Trailhead, from May 15th to September 15th
- Current Restrictions
Campgrounds
- Elk Prairie Campground (sites 1-75) — April – December · 75 sites · 121 ft · Drive-in · reserve
- Gold Bluffs Beach Campground (sites 1-26) — April – September · 26 sites · Drive-in · reserve
- Gold Bluffs Environmental Camp — Open (checked 2026-08-04) · Primitive · Hike-in
- Meadow Cabin Colony — Year-round · 162 ft · Drive-in · reserve
- Miner's Ridge Trail Camp — Open (checked 2026-08-04) · Primitive · Hike-in
- Ossagon Creek Trail Camp — Open (checked 2026-08-04) · Primitive · Hike-in
Top trails
- Fern Canyon Loop — 1.1 mi · Loop
- Miner's Ridge and James Irvine Loop — 11.7 mi · 1,298 ft gain · 4h 33m · Loop
- Ossagon Trail — 3.7 mi · 809 ft gain · 1h 38m · 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: 41.3638, -124.0232. Official website.
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