Redwood National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
collaborative group of parks in California
About Redwood National Park
American Indians made their homes in the redwood forests for thousands of years before the arrival of Euro-Americans. They made their homes from split redwood planks and had considerable resources in the rich forests. Demand for lumber accelerated throughout the years. Conservation efforts started in the early 1900s, but were largely ineffectual. By the 1960s, logging had consumed nearly 90 percent of all the original redwoods. It wasn't until 1968 that Redwood National Park was established, which secured some of the few remaining stands of uncut redwoods. In 1978, Congress added more land that included logged-over portions of Redwood Creek. Today, these lands are undergoing large-scale restoration by the Parks' resource managers. Logging continues on privately-held lands nearby and throug
Top Attractions in Redwood National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Redwood National Park:
- ★Big Tree Wayside Walk
- ★Gasquet Raft Race
- ★James Irvine Trail to Fern Canyon Loop
- ★Lady Bird Johnson Grove
- ★Prairie Creek - Foothill Trail Loop
- ★Radar Station B-71: Redwood National Park
- ★Simpson-Reed Trail
- ★Stout Memorial Grove Trail
Where to Stay in Redwood National Park
- 🏨Elk Prairie Campgound
- 🏨Gold Bluffs Beach Campground
- 🏨Jedediah Smith Campground
- 🏨Mill Creek Campground
Redwood National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: