Redwood National Park

National park · CA, USA

Redwood National Park in CA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.

Usual hours

From 56 published days, 2026-10-18 to 2026-12-12; community-mapped.

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Free admission. Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park) 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Prairie Creek Visitor Center
Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park) 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.
Hike and Bike Day: Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway.

Limits: No reservations are required
Limits: Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
Getting there: Redwood National and State Parks is located in northernmost coastal California - almost on the Oregon border. The parks are about 60-miles long, with four visitor centers from north to south. We are a six to seven-hour drive (325 miles) north of San Francisco, a six-hour drive (330 miles) south of Portland, OR and a four-hour drive (170 miles) west of Redding, CA.
Weather & when to go: Visitors should be prepared for cooler and damp weather. Dress in layers and expect to get wet. Year-round temperatures along California's redwood coast: mid-40s°F (7°C) to mid-60s°F (18°C). Summer can be foggy, with highs occasionally reaching low 70s°F (20°C). Winters are cooler with considerable rain. October through April averages 60-80 inches of rain over the region.