Redwood National and State Parks

Redwood National and State Parks

Redwood National and State Parks are located in northern California, along the coast between the cities of Crescent City and Orick.

With an area of 112,512 acres (45,500 ha), the parks protect 45% of the remaining groves of coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trees, the tallest and one of the most massive tree species on Earth.

The RNSP are managed jointly by the National Park Service, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
The two agencies work cooperatively to protect the redwoods, the pristine Pacific Ocean coastline, the cultural resources, and the unique natural habitat.

The native range of coast redwood is from the northern California coast north to the southern Oregon Coast.

The Endor scenes for the Star Wars movie Return of the Jedi (Episode 6) were filmed in the Tall Trees Redwood Grove in the northern part of Humboldt County.

Location

Northern Pacific Coast
California
USA

Getting There

Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: You can reach Redwood National and State Parks by car via Highway 101. The parks are located about 325 miles north of San Francisco and about 50 miles south of the Oregon border. There are multiple entrances to the parks, including the Kuchel Visitor Center, the Hiouchi Visitor Center, and the Prairie Creek Visitor Center.

By public transportation: While there is no direct public transportation to the parks, you can take a bus or train to one of the nearby cities and then rent a car or take a shuttle to the parks. The closest Amtrak train station is in nearby Martinez, and the closest major airport is in Crescent City.

By bike or on foot: If you're feeling adventurous, you can bike or hike to Redwood National and State Parks via the California Coastal Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail. However, note that these trails are quite long and challenging, so this option is best for experienced hikers or bikers.

Once you arrive at the parks, there are multiple hiking trails and scenic drives to explore the ancient redwood forests and coastline. The parks also offer campsites and lodging options for visitors who wish to stay overnight.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in California that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.