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Elk Meadow Cabins
Beautiful modern cabins inside the park surrounded by old-growth redwoods β morning elk sightings almost guaranteed
Read reviews on TripAdvisor βCrescent Beach Motel
Simple oceanfront motel in Crescent City β wake up to Pacific views, convenient for park access
Read reviews on TripAdvisor βBeachfront Inn Crescent City
Best value in Crescent City β ocean views, comfortable rooms, short drive to multiple park sections
Read reviews on TripAdvisor βCarter House Inns Eureka
Exquisite Victorian inn in Eureka β exceptional restaurant, beautiful antique furnishings, best lodging in Humboldt County
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Area map β recommended towns to stay near Redwood National and State Parks
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π Drive Times to Park Entrances
| Stay Area | Nearest Entrance | Distance | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City, CA | Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center | 5 mi | 10 min |
| Orick, CA | Prairie Creek Redwoods | 1 mi | 2 min |
| Arcata, CA | Prairie Creek Redwoods | 50 mi | 1h |
| Medford, OR | Northern park entrance | 85 mi | 1h 30min |
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About Redwood National and State Parks
Redwood National and State Parks protect nearly half of all remaining coastal redwood forests. These are the tallest trees on Earth β some exceeding 380 feet tall and over 2,000 years old. The parks also protect 40 miles of pristine Pacific coastline with elk meadows, rivers, and fern canyons.
Top Highlights
- βTall Trees Grove β tallest trees in the world (376 ft), requires free permit
- βFern Canyon β 50-ft walls covered in five-finger ferns, filmed in Jurassic Park
- βLady Bird Johnson Grove β easy 1-mile loop through old-growth redwoods
- βPrairie Creek Redwoods β massive old-growth trees with resident Roosevelt elk
- βGold Bluffs Beach β remote black sand beach among old-growth forest
- βNewton B. Drury Scenic Parkway β 10-mile road through undisturbed old-growth
Best Time to Visit
June through September for best weather. The coast is often foggy year-round β bring layers. Fall and winter are peaceful with fewer visitors. Fern Canyon is accessible May-September.
π‘ Insider Tip
Crescent City (5 miles from park) is the main gateway for the northern section. Arcata and Eureka (50 miles south) have more hotel options. The park is split into several sections β allow multiple days to see all the highlights.
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