Redwood National and State Parks
Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline.
Photo: NPS Photo / Steve Olson / NPS
About Redwood National and State Parks
Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home has supported people for thousands of years. The National Park Service and California State Parks now work to safeguard and rejuvenate these lands for everyone’s enjoyment, learning, and inspiration.
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Driving times from Redwood National and State Parks, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Operating Hours
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Redwood National and State Parks?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Redwood National and State Parks?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (2 h 24 min), Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (3 h 55 min), Lassen Volcanic National Park (4 h 21 min), Crater Lake National Park (4 h 23 min), Tule Lake National Monument (4 h 36 min), Lava Beds National Monument (5 h 6 min).