Dec 8: The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, access to Redwood National and State Park is as follows: The health and wellbeing of visitors and park employees remains our top priority. We continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public areas and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners, and volunteers. Our operations will be flexible, continually evaluated and adjusted as necessary to ensure public health and safety. Updates on the park’s operations will be posted on this page, the Current Conditions page, and our park social media. What is Currently Open and Closed in Redwood National and State Parks:Visitor Information:
Retail and restroom facilities are available at the following locations: Hiouchi Visitor Center Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center Camping: Jedediah Smith Campground Elk Prairie Campground Gold Bluffs Beach Campground For campground reservations, please visit ReserveCalifornia. Backcountry Camping Sites: Online applications for backcountry camping permits are available. Trails: All Redwood National and State Park trails For Tall Trees Trail permits, please see Tall Trees Online Permits Scenic Drives: Coastal Drive Bald Hills Road Howland Hill Road Find out what the Current Conditions are in the parks. (Weather, air quality, facilities, road and trail conditions). Campgrounds:
Mill Creek Campground - closed for the winter Visitor Centers: Prairie Creek Visitor Center - closed temporarily Crescent City Information Center - closed for the winter Jedediah Smith Visitor Center - closed for the winter Overlooks or Parking: High Bluffs Overlook(parking and restrooms) - temporarily closed Alder Camp Parking at Klamath Beach Road - temporarily closed Klamath River Overlook (parking and restrooms) - temporarily closed Flint Ridge Parking - temporarily closed Flint Ridge Backcountry camp - temporarily closed Roads: N/A Find out what the Current Conditions are in the parks. (Weather, air quality, facilities, road and trail conditions). Three State Parks lie within Redwood National and State Parks. For the most up-to-date information regarding State Park closures and status, please see the following websites:
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Del Norte Redwoods State Park Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park For operational status of our park partner, please visit Redwood Parks Conservancy.
Commercial Use Authorizations will need to be approved for county business certification. What to Expect Before Arriving:In response to guidance from the State Health Department and to support the nation’s effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Redwood National and State Parks may temporarily limit indoor services at the park. The following buildings and facilities are open with restrictions:
Apply for Backcountry and Trees Permits
Permits must be acquired 48 hours in advance. Pets are not permitted on trails or in the backcountry. For more information, see:
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park campground is first come, first served in the winter. Del Norte Redwoods State Park campground is closed for the winter season. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park two campgrounds have year-round reservations. To make a campground reservation, please go to ReserveCalifornia. Redwood National and State Parks offer countless recreational opportunities for you to enjoy. With your help, these special places can be treasured by everyone while preserving them for future generations.
Protecting You: More than 300 million people visit national parks each year, as well as the communities living in or around them. Protecting Us: Tens of thousands of NPS employees, plus volunteers, partners, and others, provide services for the safety and enjoyment of parks, including emergency assistance, facilities such as restrooms and visitor centers, transportation, and sales. Protecting America’s Treasures: National parks are home to some of the nation’s most treasured and irreplaceable resources, including wildlife, scenery, and historic places. The NPS encourages you to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and follow Leave No Trace principles when you visit.
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Last updated: December 8, 2020