Redwood National Park
138,999
Acres
605K/year
Annual Visitors
Free
Entry Fee
May through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Redwood National Park was established on October 2, 1968, protecting groves of coast redwoods along a 40-mile stretch of Northern California coastline. The park contains the world's tallest trees and protects 45 percent of all remaining old-growth redwood forest.
What Redwood Is Known For
Tallest trees on Earth
Fern Canyon
Prairie Creek
Roosevelt elk herds
Top Activities
Hiking among old-growth
Wildlife viewing
Photography
Scenic drives
Camping
Our Complete Redwood Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip. Trails, timing, tips, and the spots most visitors miss.
Our Redwood Articles
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