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View live Redwood National and State Parks webcams from the Thomas Kuchel Visitor Center, Elk Prairie, and Jedediah Smith to check California coast, forest, weather, and park conditions.

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Bald Hills & Redwood Creek
National Park ServiceBald Hills & Redwood Creek

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This view from the Schoolhouse Peak Lookout located in the Bald Hills is oriented to the west, across a portion of open prairie in the middle distance to the Redwood Creek watershed beyond it. This diverse landscape composed of grasslands and oak woodlands provides optimal habitat for bird species that are rarely seen elsewhere in Redwood National and State Parks, including reintroduced California condors (Prey-go-neesh). (Image refreshes about once each minute.)

Elk Prairie at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
National Park ServiceElk Prairie at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

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This view of Elk Prairie is oriented to the southeast, across a section of grassland to a portion of the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway and a redwood forest beyond it. The parks' grasslands provide important habitat for Roosevelt elk, black-tailed deer, and many other animals. (Image refreshes about once each minute.)

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
National Park ServiceJedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

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This view from the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park campground and day use area is situated to the northwest, toward a mixed evergreen forest. These forests are comprised of a variety of tree species, such as redwood, Douglas-fir, tanoak, and madrone. The diverse plant life in these areas support a wide range of animal species, making them an important component of the park’s ecosystem. (Image refreshes about once each minute.)

Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center
National Park ServiceThomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center

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This view from the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center is oriented to the west, across a section of coastal plants in the middle distance to the Pacific Ocean beyond it. Weather conditions at this location are often foggy due to moist air passing over cool air just above the surface of the ocean which causes it to condense and form small water particles that create fog. Moisture from this abundant fog is a vital source of water for the coast redwood forest. (Image refreshes about once each minute.)

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Introduction

Redwood National Park is located in northern California and protects nearly half of the world’s remaining old-growth coastal redwood forests.

The history of the park system dates back to the early 20th century, when extensive logging of redwood forests raised concerns among conservationists. Redwood National Park was created in 1968 and expanded in 1978 to include additional logged lands. In 1994, the National Park Service and California Department of Parks and Recreation began joint management of the four parks.

The combined area of Redwood National and State Parks is approximately 139,000 acres, or about 562 square kilometers. This includes 37 miles (60 km) of protected coastline. The park is home to the tallest trees on Earth, with some coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) exceeding 350 feet (107 m) in height and living for over 2,000 years.

There are over 200 native resident species, including Roosevelt elk, black bears, and black-tailed deer. Annual visitation has ranged between 400,000 and 500,000 people. In 2023, the parks recorded approximately 410,000 visitors.

Hikes

There are many short hikes within the park. Below are my three favorites.

Day Hikes

Fern Canyon Loop is a 1.1 mile roundtrip hike, with an elevation gain of 127 feet (39 m). A lush, narrow canyon with 30-foot (9-meter) fern-covered walls. Often used as a filming location, including for Jurassic Park 2.

Stout Grove Trail A short, flat loop through one of the most photogenic groves in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

James Irvine Trail to Fern Canyon: A moderate 10.6 mile (17 km) hike through deep redwood forest to Fern Canyon and back. Elevation gain is 1,200 feet (366 m)

Backpacking

Along with 200 miles (322 km) of trails, there are seven backcountry campsites. Black bears are common, food containers are required. Free permits can be obtain at the Redwood Park Conservancy website.

Camping

There are four designated campgrounds within the park.

Jedediah Smith Campground is open year-round and has 86 sites; 10 tent only and one reserved for RVs. There is phone reception, showers, flush toilets, potable water and a dump station. Reservations can be made through the ReserveCalifornia website.

Mill Creek Campground is open year-round and has 145 sites (22 tent only). There is no phone reception, showers, flush toilets, potable water and a dump station. Reservations can be made through the ReserveCalifornia website.

Gold Bluffs Beach Campground is open year-round and has 26 sites. There is phone reception, showers, flush toilets, potable water and no dump station. Reservations can be made through the ReserveCalifornia website.

Elk Prairie Campground is open year-round and has 75 sites; 21 tent only and one only RV site. There is no phone reception, showers, flush toilets, potable water and no dump station. Reservations can be made through the ReserveCalifornia website.

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