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    Redwood

    National and State Parks California

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  • Campgrounds open and space available, but reservations no longer accepted.

    As of 9.3.2012, winter reservations no longer accepted (via reserveamerica.com; 1-800-444-7275) for Jed Smith, Mill Creek, and Elk Prairie campgrounds. This does NOT mean that sites are unavail. All sites avail. first-come, first-served basis until May. More »

  • Miners Ridge and Ossagon backcountry camps closed indefinitely.

    Backpacker sites avail. during summer only at Gold Bluffs Beach Campground (8 sites avail.; free permit req'd; $5 fee paid on site) and year-round at Elk Prairie Campground (hiker/biker sites avail., first-come, first-served; $5 fee paid on site). More »

Park Newspaper

Visitor Guide

To view, download, and/or print the Visitor Guide newspaper, you'll need to install the free Adobe Reader (get it here).

Click on the desired edition/year to open the document in a new window. Right-click and select "Save Target [or Link] As..." to download.

 

2012 Visitor Guide (PDF, 4.96 MB)
As always, this version is updated with the latest information, including new info. about park passes and backcountry camping permit requirements. Also inside: Park ranger Steven Krause writes about phenology in the parks; learn bout the birds of Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge from wildlife biologist Stephanie R. Schneider; and, park ranger Debbie Savage explains why it's a good thing if it's a bit darker during your next visit to the parks.

2011 Visitor Guide (PDF, 4.43 MB)
Get updated info. about ranger-led activities, recommended scenic drives and hikes, camping, and more. Featured arcticles include: a Park Ranger's Pick from Redwood's resident surfer-ranger Adam Friedrich; description and history of the new Berry Glen Trail; and, the latest research into how climate change could affect the world's tallest trees-and you!

2010 Visitor Guide
With a new look and updated information, this edition focuses on Redwood's 40 fabulous miles of coastline. As always, find out about ranger-led activities, scenic drives, short walks, long hikes, area information, backcountry basics, camping, information centers, and the famous trees themselves.

2009 Visitor Guide

2008 Visitor Guide
Stories covering the 40th anniversary of Redwood National Park.

2007 Visitor Guide
Does Size Matter? A visitor guide mostly dedicated to coast redwood stories.

2006 Visitor Guide
The Mill Creek watershed was added to RNSP's boundary in December 2005. Stories cover resource studies that have occurred over the past four years.

2004-2005 Visitor Guide
The redwood canopy houses entire ecosystems. Read all about it!

2003 Visitor Guide
An introduction to the Mill Creek watershed acquisition.

2002 Visitor Guide
Discover the Bald Hills, where 300 year-old Oregon white oaks live beside bears, hawks, wildflowers, and people.

2001 Visitor Guide
"B Mill Deck" becomes Elk Meadow Day Use Area-a restoration success story.

Did You Know?

foggy redwood forest

Fog accounts for up to one-fourth of the precipitation needed so the mighty coast redwoods can survive. While you hike, fog drip is a good thing!