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Camping Guide
Not sure what campground is best for you? The guide includes facility descriptions, fees, and services. The guide also provides alternative public camping opportunities.
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 treesand 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.
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.
Pets (PDF, 2.67 MB)
Information about bringing your pets to the parks (with the exception of guide animals, they're not allowed on trails, in buildings, and at ranger-led programs) and the best places to take them. July 2014
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 backcountry bicycle routes. June 2014
Fact Sheet (2.73 MB)
The numbers, figures, and facts of Redwood National and State Parks. June 2014
Comment Sheet (259 KB)
Your feedback is important! Tell us what you think we're doing right and/or where we need to make improvements. Thank you! April 2014
History and Culture
The Making of a Yurok Canoe (PDF, 165 KB)
Yurok people have always been closely tied to fresh and salt water. They travelled extensively by canoe—the canoe was an essential part of each family's household. Today, Yurok carvers continue the tradition.
Redwood National Park resource managers pioneered watershed restoration. This 8-page newspaper covers the history and the future of restoring watersheds in these parks, includes lots of pictures and maps.
