Your Guides to Redwood National and State Parks
Getting ready for a trip to the redwoods? We’ve got all the basics to help you plan. Whether you need a map, camping info, or safety tips, you’ll find it here. Our list of free visitor guides and brochures cover everything from must-see spots to wildlife safety.
Visitor Guide to Redwood National and State Parks
Planning your visit? The 2023 Visitor Guide (PDF, 5 MB) is a free resource available at all five visitor centers. This guide, funded by Redwood Parks Conservancy, provides essential information to help you explore the parks safely and responsibly.
Redwood National and State Parks Official Brochure
The official park brochure is available for download and can also be accessed online in alternative formats. This popular two-page publication is provided free of charge at all park visitor centers.
Accessible versions include:
State Park Brochures
Download brochures for the three state parks within Redwood National and State Parks. Each brochure provides park-specific information, including maps, trails, and key features.
For more details about the area, check out Park Facts.
Trip Planning Brochure
Looking for ideas on what to do in the parks? This two-page, Z-fold brochure (PDF) provides recommendations for must-see spots and activities to help you plan your visit.
- Designed for: Chambers of Commerce, businesses, and local organizations
- Size: 8.5 x 14 inches
- Perfect for: Information racks and visitor handouts
Guide to Campgrounds and Campsites In and Around the Parks
People wanting developed campsites in summer will need to plan and book ahead!
We no longer provide a camping directory that has information about private or county-operated campgrounds outside the parks. This information is provided by Humbolt County and Del Norte County chambers of commerce and visitor bureaus.
Camping information in the adjacent national forest to our northeast is provided by the Six Rivers National Forest. Be aware that Redwood National and State Parks' campgrounds can not accomodate medium to large-sized RVs and trailers.
About Coast Redwoods
Redwood Burl (PDF, 3.59 MB)
Redwood burls, in their twisted, knotted forms, offer the potential for coast redwoods to grow and thrive for millennia.
March 2014
The Three Redwoods (PDF, 2.43 MB)
Information about the three redwood species—coast redwood, giant sequoia, and dawn redwood—and how to tell the difference between them. June 2014
How to Help Your Redwood Seedling Survive (PDF, 136.9 KB)
Did you purchase a redwood seedling from one of Redwood's cooperating association bookstores? Here's how to care for your tree once you get it home. May 2002
Common Native Trees and Plants (PDF, 2,336 KB)
Are you curious about the trees and plants you are seeing or will see in our park area? This guide to the common native trees and plants in our park will help you identify what you are seeing.
Common Native Ferns (PDF, 1,301 KB)
Need some help identifying the ferns? The common native fern guide will help you figure out which ferns you are seeing.
Horseback Riding and Pack Animals
Pack Animal Trails and Camps (PDF, 4.7 MB)
Traveling along park trails with pack animals is an exciting way to see Redwood National and State Parks. This brochure is meant to assist you in planning a safe, enjoyable, and low-impact trip.
Pets, Safety and Regulatory Information
Bear Country! (PDF, 160 KB)
Information about black bears in the parks and how to protect them and yourself during your visit. March 2005
Enjoying the Beach: Beach Safety (PDF, 244 KB)
Don't let the ocean catch you off guard. Play it safe and plan ahead. December 2006
Mountain Lions in Redwood (PDF, 376 KB)
Information about mountain lions in the parks and how to protect them and yourself during your visit.
BARK! Ranger (PDF, 2.67 MB)
Information about bringing your leashed pets to the parks and the only places to take them. Aug 2018
Wildlife
Elk in the Redwoods (PDF, 53 KB)
General information, where to see them, and how to observe them safely. September 2002
Bear Country! (PDF, 160 KB)
Information about black bears in the parks and how to protect them and yourself during your visit. March 2005
Mountain Lions in Redwood (PDF, 376 KB)
Information about mountain lions in the parks and how to protect them and yourself during your visit.
Bicycling and Bike Trails
Bicycling: Routes and Rules of the Road (PDF, 1 MB)
Regulations for bicyclists in the parks, as well as safety information and designated bicycle and e-bike routes. (Black and white: October 2020)
Management and Administration
Visitor Comments
Your feedback is important! Tell us what you think we're doing right and/or where we need to make improvements. Thank you!
Redwood Information in Other Languages
Español (Spanish)
Guía del Visitante, Visitor Guide (PDF, 3.6 MB)
Bienvenidos al Bosque de Redwoods, Park Brochure (PDF, 301 KB)
日本語 (Japanese)
ビジターガイド, Visitor Guide (PDF 3.7 MB)
ようこそ Park Brochure (PDF, 587.47 KB)
歡迎 (Chinese-simplified)
歡迎 Park Brochure (PDF, 367 KB)
Junior Ranger 活动手册 (PDF 7.6MB)
한국인 (Korean)
방문자 안내, Visitor Guide (PDF 3.7 MB)
Junior Ranger 활동 소책자 (PDF 5.6 MB)
Deutsch (German)
Leitfaden für Besucher, Visitor Guide (PDF 3.6 MB)
Herlich wilkommen, Park Brochure (PDF, 589 KB)
Junior Ranger Aktivitäten-Heft (PDF 7.2 MB)
Français (French)
Guide Touristique, Visitor Guide (PDF, 3.6 MB)
Italiano (Italian)
Guida per i Visitatori, Visitor Guide (PDF, 3.6 MB)
Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Junior Ranger Sách Hướng Dẫn Các Hoạt Động (PDF 7.3 MB)
|
