RT Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

General Information

Hours:

Open year-round for day use from sunrise to sunset; some areas may have seasonal restrictions or closures

Fees:

No entrance fee required to visit the park
Day-use fees may apply at select areas such as Gold Bluffs Beach and Elk Prairie

Pet Policy:

Dogs allowed only in developed areas, roads, campgrounds, and beaches; not permitted on hiking trails

Closest cities with hotels:

Orick (6 mi)
Klamath (8 mi)
Crescent City (25 mi)

Seasons:

All year, with late spring through early fall offering the best weather and trail conditions

Location:

127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy, Orick, CA 95555

Website:

parks.ca.gov

How to Get There

From Crescent City (25 mi): Take US-101 south for about 20–25 miles to Orick, then turn onto Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway and follow signs to the visitor center and main park entrances.

Overview

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park near Orick is a 14,000-acre sanctuary of old-growth coast redwoods, famed for herds of Roosevelt elk grazing in Elk Prairie and for trails to Fern Canyon and Gold Bluffs Beach. It is part of Redwood National and State Parks, a World Heritage Site, and its campground and scenic Newton B. Drury Parkway make it a top redwood stop.

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