Redwood National and State Parks | American Tour Association

A PLACE TO REMEMBER

Make room for the wonder.

Towering redwoods and a rugged Pacific shore create an atmosphere unlike the open desert or alpine parks. Choose a grove, a scenic road and perhaps a coastal stop for a day with room to linger.

View from forest floor looking straight up. Ferns as seen close up and redwood trunks meet. — The redwood forest is a complicated and beautiful series of habitats.
NPS Photo / Steve Olson · Photography credit

Two visitors looking at tidepools. — We have forty miles of coastline to explore.
NPS Photo / John Chao · Photography credit

BUILD YOUR OWN PARK DAY

Places to consider

01Redwood groves
02Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
03Coastal viewpoints

Choose the stops that suit your time and your party. These are ideas for exploring, rather than a fixed itinerary or a promise that every road, trail or facility will be open.

Before you set out

The national and state parks are managed together. Some popular areas have separate access arrangements; narrow roads may not suit large vehicles.

Give the day room

Allow time for the approach, parking and breaks. Pick walks for the least mobile members of your party, and leave space for weather or a change of plans.

Bring your group

Confirm vehicle access, drop-off and parking with the park. Check any guided tours, transport and accessibility arrangements before fixing the rest of the itinerary.

Official park visitor guide ↗Current conditions ↗

Check the official NPS guide for current access, fees, passes, reservations and permits. Gateway names identify useful surrounding communities or access areas, not exact entrance directions. Photographs may show earlier seasons or conditions.