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Redwood National and State Parks |
Description:
Redwood National and State Parks are home to some of the world's tallest trees: old-growth coast redwoods. They can live to be 2000 years old and grow to over 300 feet tall. Spruce, hemlock, Douglas-fir, berry bushes, and sword ferns create a multiple canopied understory that towers over all visitors. The parks' mosaic of habitats include prairie/oak woodlands, mighty rivers and streams, and 37 miles of pristine Pacific coastline. Cultural landscapes reflect American Indian history. The more recent logging history has led to much restoration of these parks.
Three California state parks and the National Park Service unit represent a cooperative management effort of the National Park Service and California Department of Parks and Recreation. They are Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, and Redwood National Park, comprising 45 percent of all the old-growth redwood forest remaining in California.
Together these parks are a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve, protecting resources cherished by citizens of many nations.
Designations:
National Park (October 2, 1968)
Expanded (March 27, 1978)
World Heritage Site (September 5, 1980)
International Biosphere Reserve (June 30, 1983)
National Park & State Parks (May 1994)
Accessibility:
All visitor centers are physically accessible to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are not available. TDD phones are not available. Other accessible areas include Crescent Beach, Crescent Beach Overlook, Mill Creek campground, Lagoon Creek, Klamath River Overlook, High Bluff Overlook, Big Tree Wayside, Lost Man Creek, and Dolason Prairie.
Getting Around:
Drive to Redwood National and State Parks' many sites. Nearly 200 miles of walking and hiking trails await you. Horses are welcome on Little Bald Hills Trail, Mill Creek Horse Trails, and Orick Horse Trails. Bicycle on designated trails only: Lost Man Creek Trail, Last Chance Section of the Coastal Trail, Little Bald Hills Trail, and Ossagon Trail Loop. Pick up a Visitor Guide or stop by one of the five visitor centers and talk to a ranger about rules and regulations. *NOTE* There is no longer a shuttle bus that operates anywhere in the parks.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Swimming | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Kayaking | Whitewater Rafting | Scuba Diving | Snorkeling | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | Medical Services | And more.
Nature: Mountains | And more.
Directions to Redwood National and State Parks
Plane:
Crescent City Airport, 202 Dale Rupert Road, Crescent City, (707) 464-7311, United Express. Eureka-Arcata Airport, Arcata, United Express, 1-800-241-6522 or Horizon, 1-800-547-7660.
Car:
Redwood National and State Parks are along US Highways 101 and 199. From 101, access additional park sites via the Bald Hills Road, Davison Road, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Coastal Drive, Requa Road, and Enderts Beach Road (south to north). From 199, take South Fork Road to Howland Hill Road.
Public Transportation
Greyhound Bus Lines, 1-800-231-2222. Redwood Coast Transit travels from Crescent City to Klamath, (707) 464-9314.
Attractions:
Del Norte County Historical Society
Phone:(707) 464-3922
Battery Point Lighthouse Museum
Northcoast Marine Mammal Center
Phone:(707) 465-6265
Nearby Parks:
Crater Lake National Park (140 miles)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (320 miles)
Lassen Volcanic National Park (60 miles)
Yosemite National Park (470 miles)
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Contact Information for Redwood National and State Parks
Redwood National and State Parks
1111 Second Street
Crescent City, CA
95531
Phone: 707-464-6101
Fax: 707-464-1812
Located in Del Norte & Humboldt counties, CA
For more information on Redwood National and State Parks
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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