| Description: The old growth redwoods, some over 300 feet tall, as well as a sizable stretch of shoreline, are protected in this park. The redwoods, a tree that dates back to the era of the dinosaurs, is unique to a few hundred miles on the California coast. This area offers over 200 miles of trails. Four developed campgrounds serve the park, and the adjacent state parks also offer camping. Permits are required for camping in primitive backcountry campgrounds. Sea kayaking offshore.
This, along with the state park units, are designated a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations.
Location: Redwood National and State Parks are along US Highways 101 and 199. From 101, access additional park sites via the Bald Hills Road, Davison Road, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Coastal Drive, Requa Road, and Enderts Beach Road (south to north). From 199, take South Fork Road to Howland Hill Road.
Season: year round.
Fee: yes; Golden Eagle or other pass accepted.
Available: Biking Fishing
Hiking/Backpacking Scenic Driving
Horseback Riding
Boating (WW) Water Sports
Camping Wildlife Viewing
Visitor Center Group Campgnd RV Sites
Exhibits Campgnd, Primitive Electric Hookup
Interpretive Programs Drinking Water Dump Station
Cultural-Historic Sites Restrooms |
Redwood National Park Web Site
GPS Coordinates:
Decimal: 41.753057, -124.194376
Degrees: 41° 45' 11", -124° 11' 39"
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