Redwood Forest
California · National Park
Redwood Forest is home to the tallest trees on Earth, offering stunning landscapes filled with towering redwoods and diverse ecosystems. Visitors can enjoy scenic trails, rich wildlife, and the serene beauty of ancient forests in this breathtaking national park.
Campgrounds
- Mill Creek Northern Loop (sites 75-145) — June – September · 71 sites · reserve
- Mill Creek Southern Loop (sites 1-74) — June – September · 74 sites · reserve
- Gold Bluffs Beach Campground (sites 1-26) — April – September · 26 sites · reserve
Lodging
Top trails
- Trillium Falls Trail — 2.7 mi loop
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail — 1.5 mi loop
- Tall Trees Grove: Tall Trees Loop Trail — 3.5 mi
- Yurok Loop Trail — 1.0 mi loop
- Fern Canyon Loop Trail — 1.2 mi loop
Visiting
Fees — Park Entrance: $0, America the Beautiful: $80.
Parking: Gold Bluffs Beach charges a $12 day-use fee (cash or check only); all other park lots are free. Reservations are required at Gold Bluffs Beach and Fern Canyon Trailhead from May 15 through September 15.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: limited. Phone: (707) 464-6101.
Facilities: 40 parking areas (Stout Memorial Grove Parking, Little Bald Hills Trailhead, Skunk Cabbage Trailhead Parking Lot, Fern Canyon Car Park, Big Tree Wayside, Redwood Creek Overlook), 33 restrooms, drinking water, 17 picnic areas, a visitor center.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 41°F | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 41°F | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 41°F | 9.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 43°F | 5.7 in |
| May | 60°F | 47°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 64°F | 51°F | 1.3 in |
| Jul | 69°F | 54°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 69°F | 55°F | 0.3 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 53°F | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 44°F | 8.5 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 41°F | 13.4 in |
Top spots
- Tall Trees Grove — POI
- Stout Grove — POI
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove — POI
- Klamath River Overlook — POI
- High Bluff Overlook — POI
- Boy Scout Tree Trail — POI
- Redwood Creek — POI
Coordinates: 41.4017, -124.0417. Official website.
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