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Humboldt Redwoods State Park
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HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK
HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK
P.O. Box 100
Weott, California   95571

Phone: 707-946-2409
Reservations: 707-946-2409
Humboldt Redwoods State Park encompasses nearly 53,000 acres, of which over 17,000 are untouched old growth coast redwoods. Created in 1921 with the small Bolling Memorial Grove the park has grown over the years to include a diverse ecosystem including the entire Bull Creek watershed and the Rockefeller Forest, the largest remaining old growth redwood forest in the world. This is the third largest California State Park and protects an environment unique to anywhere else on earth.

A wide variety of activities and facilities are available. There are over 250 family campsites in three different campgrounds, plus environmental camps, group camps, trail camps, and a horse camp. Over 100 miles of trail await exploration by hikers, bikers, and horse riders. The South Fork Eel River provides fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities, and there are many day use areas for picnicking, family activities, or for just enjoying the pristine environment.

Some favorite locations include the Founders Grove Nature Trail, the 32 mile Avenue of the Giants Auto Tour, and the Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center. The Visitor Center offers a wide variety of fun and educational exhibits and activities, including a theatre, displays, a bookstore, and the famous Kellogg Travel Log. Auto Tour brochures are available at either end of the Avenue of the Giants and at the Visitor Center. During the summer season interpretive activities including nature walks, Junior Ranger programs, and campfire programs are held daily.

To help plan your trip be sure to check out all of the links located on the left side of the screen.

Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing

Summer: Highs in the 70?s to 90?s, lows in the 50?s.Winter: Highs in the 50?s to 60?s, lows in the 20?s to 30?s.

Visitors should come prepared for any type of weather. The park receives between 60 and 80 inches of rain per year, the vast majority of which falls between October and May. Rain in the summer season is unusual, but does occur. In the summer there is often morning fog which usually burns off by noon at the very latest. Summer temperatures can vary widely ? there can be as much as a thirty degree temperature difference between the extreme north end of the park, closer to the ocean, and the southern end of the park, just 30 miles away. Winter snow is unusual but does occur at the higher elevations in the park, usually above 2000 feet. Layered clothing is recommended at any time of year.
History of the Area
Established in 1921, the park is located within California's Humboldt County. It was originally named Bull Creek-Dyerville State Park. In 1931, it expanded to include Rockefeller Forest due to a donation from John D. Rockefeller Jr., making it home to the world's largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coastal redwoods.

The Save-the-Redwoods League played an instrumental role in its development and expansion over time by acquiring more land for preservation purposes.

In addition to preserving ancient trees, this area also protects wildlife habitats and watersheds while offering recreational opportunities such as hiking trails and campgrounds.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
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Camping
- Burlington Campground: Offers 57 campsites, flush toilets and hot showers.

- Hidden Springs Campground: Provides over 150 sites with restrooms.

- Albee Creek Campgrounds: Features a mix of sun and shade campsite options.

- Cuneo Creek Horse Camps: Equipped for horse camping with corrals available.

- Wildcat Group Camping Area: Ideal for large groups up to 60 people.

- Marlborough campground: A smaller site suitable for tent-only camping.


Location
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Trails
- Bull Creek Flats Loop: A 7.5-mile trail that winds through the largest remaining old-growth redwood forest in the world.

- Drury-Chaney Trail: An easy, flat 2.4 miles loop showcasing a beautiful grove of coast redwoods.

- Founders Grove Nature Trail: This is an accessible half mile self-guided nature trail featuring some of Humboldt's most famous trees including "The Founder's Tree" and "Dyerville Giant".

- Gould Grove Nature Loop Trail: Short .6 mile walk with interpretive signs about local flora and fauna; starts across from visitor center.

-Hamilton Barns Springville Mill Site Walk : Easy one-third mile stroll to historic mill site on Eel River

-Johnson CampTrail - Moderate six-mile hike up into hills for panoramic views over park

-Giant Tree Area Trails - Network of trails around Rockefeller Forest area leading to notable tree specimens such as 'Giant' or 'Flat Iron'

-Rockefeller Loop- Scenic three-and-a-half-miles round trip along South Fork Eel river under towering ancient Redwoods

-Big Trees Area Trails - Series of short walks near Avenue Of Giants entrance offering close-up encounters with massive Redwood trunks

-Look Prairie-Tom McDonald-Coyote Hollow Horseback Riding Loops - Various length loops (up-to nine miles) designed specifically for horse riders but also open hikers

-Prairie Creek Foothill Connector Trial - Challenging five-mile climb linking lower Park areas with higher elevation prairies

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Area Campgrounds
Giant Redwoods RV Camp
455 Boy Scout Camp Road (PO Box 222)
Myers Flat, CA
707-943-3198
Ancient Redwoods RV Park
28101 Avenue of the Giants
Redcrest, CA
707-722-4396
Redcrest Resort
26459 Avenue of the Giants
Redcrest, CA
707-722-4208
River's Edge RV Park
620 Davis Street
Rio Dell, CA
707-764-5420
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Directions
Park headquarters and the Visitor Center are located on the Avenue of the Giants, State Route 254, between the towns of Weott and Myers Flat. This is 45 miles south of Eureka and 20 miles north of Garberville off of Highway 101. Weott is 228 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 101. The 32 mile long Avenue of the Giants runs roughly parallel to Highway 101 from Phillipsville in the south to Pepperwood in the north.

Latitude / Longitude: 40.3225 / -123.9928

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