National park · California

Redwood National Park

Home to roughly 45% of the world's remaining old-growth coast redwoods — the tallest tree species on Earth — preserved together with three California state parks under a 1994 cooperative management agreement.

Entrance
No fee listed by NPS
Hours
Open 24 hours daily Operating Hours
Established
1968
Region
California
Redwood National Park
Photo: NPS Photo · Public domain (US National Park Service)
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History

Redwood National and State Parks preserve 45 percent of all remaining old-growth coast redwood forests, which are among the tallest and oldest tree species on Earth. The parks are a testament to successful conservation efforts that emerged in response to extensive logging and environmental degradation.

Key events

  1. Redwood National Park was established by Congress in 1968 and expanded in 1978.
  2. The parks were designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1980.
  3. Local tribes declared an Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area in 2023 to protect the parks and surrounding waters.

Trails

  • Tall Trees Grove Trail 4 mi · Moderate
  • Boy Scout Tree Trail 5.6 mi · Moderate
  • Lady Bird Johnson Grove 1.4 mi · Easy
  • Trillium Falls Trail 2.8 mi · Easy
  • Fern Canyon Loop 1 mi · Easy

Plan your visit

Hours · Operating Hours

Open 24 hours, every day

The national and state parks are always open to enjoy. Roads, trails and public access remain open year round. Some campgrounds and visitor centers are closed - or have reduced hours - in the off-season (October-May)

Entrance fees

NPS lists no entrance fee for this park.

Fees and hours as of May 2026. Check current details on NPS.gov

When to go

  • Summer. Driest weather, long days, all trails accessible
  • Spring. Fresh growth, wildflowers, fewer crowds
  • Fall. Elk viewing peak, quieter, beautiful light
  • Winter. Whale migration, solitude, dramatic storms

Wildlife

Roosevelt elkBlack bearsMountain lionsGray whalesSea lionsHarbor sealsBald eaglesMarbled murrelets

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