Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

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Newton B Drury Scenic Pkwy

Orick, CA 95555

+1 (707) 465-7347

http://www.parks.ca.gov

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, located in Northern California, offers a breathtaking natural landscape featuring ancient coast redwoods, sandy beaches, and meadows grazed by Roosevelt elk. This park is part of a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, protecting a significant portion of California’s remaining old-growth redwoods.

Visitors can explore the park through scenic drives, an extensive network of hiking trails, and a dedicated bike loop, while enjoying camping at either the Elk Prairie or Gold Bluffs Beach campgrounds. The park is managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation, ensuring the preservation of its unique ecosystems and recreational opportunities.

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Aubrey M.

7/15/2025

We spent 4 days in Smith River, CA. We stopped here on the way home. It was beautiful!! We missed the elk bc they only come out in the meadow in the morning and evenings to when it's cool. This...

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K M.

7/21/2025

We rented a cabin for 3 days, only because the tent camping was completely full by the time we reserved. We had some tire issues by the time we arrived which was a stressful start, but the camp...

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Selena N.

6/19/2025

We drove here per a recommendation from someone we talked to where we were camping. We hadn't been here before and it really was worth checking out! Gorgeous big trees and the information center...

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Jasmin M.

5/25/2025

If you stay in the meadow you will be able to see the elk. These images were taken around 4:30pm. We visited the big tree trail and no elk were seen ~11am. Yesterday we drove by the meadow ~...

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Ed T.

7/15/2024

This review is for Big Tree Via Karl Knapp & Cathedral Trees Loop which was a ~2.9 miles round trip that took ~1.5 hour to complete. Big Tree Via Karl Knapp & Cathedral Trees Loop was another...

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