Current Conditions

Alerts

 

Redwood National and State Parks conditions are ever-changing. Check regularily for any changes before your trip!

 
 

 
Roads and Highways

Roads & Day Use Areas

Listed in south to north order. Other park roads and day use areas not listed below are open.

Road or Day Use Area

Status

Timeframe

Location Description

Reason

Additional Info
Bald Hills Road Open/ Hazard Conditions Upper Elevations/Near Elk Camp Road Damage Drive slowly and be alert for road damage. Watch for cars crossing lanes to avoid hazards.
Davison Road
(access to Gold Bluffs Beach and Fern Canyon)		 Open
Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway Open The Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway is closed to vehicles on the first Saturday of each month from October to May for Hike and Bike Day. The parkway closes on the evening before the event and reopens Sunday afternoon.
Cal-Barrel Road Open A very narrow, single lane road with many pedestrians and their pets. A good spot for walking with your leashed pets.

Practice caution if you drive in this area. Smaller vehicles are recommended on this road.
Coastal Drive Open
Lagoon Creek
Day Use Area 		Open
Howland Hill Road Open
Mill Creek Day Use Area Partial Closure Weekdays Open to public on the weekends for day use. Gate will be locked each evening.
A section of the multi-use trail along West Branch Road, west of Rock Creek Road, is closed temporarily due to a failed bridge crossing.

California State Highway information can be found at the Caltrans Road Information Website.

 
Trail restrictions

Trails

Listed south to north order, park trails not listed below are open.
Maps - Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Trail

Status

Timeframe

Location Description

Reason

Additional Info
Karl Knapp (Prairie Creek) Trail Closed October 7-31 The closure starts from the trailhead in front of Prairie Creek Visitor Center and extends to the first junction heading north. Closed for maintenance and bridge repair Due to the closure, visitors interested in hiking the West Ridge Trail, James Irvine Trail, or the Nature trail will need to follow a trail detour. Visitors can:
  • Hike Foothill trail north from Prairie Creek Visitor Center to the Karl Knapp trailhead on Newton B. Drury Parkway (Karl Knapp -Foothill crossing)
  • Park their vehicle at the pull out along mile marker 129.61 on Newton B. Drury Parkway
Alder Basin Trail Closed Closed for Redwoods Rising restoration work.
Tall Trees Trail Open Reservation required if driving to trailhead.
Dolason Prairie Trail Partially Open Until further notice Only the first 2 miles of this trail are open. Downed trees Accessing Redwood Creek, Emerald Ridge Trail, and the Tall Trees Trail is not an option due to downed trees. Emerald Bridge out indefinitely due to tree collapse.
Redwood Creek Trail Open
Trillium Falls Trail/Elk Meadow Open
Lost Man Creek Trail Open Large tree across trail approx. 1 mile in from trailhead.
Fern Canyon Open Seasonal footbridges are installed. Expect to hike through water (ankle-knee deep).
Reservation required if you are driving to trailhead (May 15 - Sept. 15).
Rhododendron Trail Open
Coastal Trail Partially Open October 9-23 The Klamath Section of the Coastal Trail is closed from its northern intersection with the Yurok Loop Trail, eastbound to the trail intersection leading to Lagoon Creek Parking and Wilson beach. Severe trail erosion and major maintenance required. The Yurok Loop Trial will still be accessible from the south via the Hidden Beach Trail
Yurok Loop Trail Open
Damnation Creek Trail Open
Stout Grove Trail Open
Grove of Titans Trail Open
Boy Scout Trail Open

Seasonal Footbridges:
 
Visitor Centers

Visitor Centers

Hours, status, and more information about Redwood National and State Parks Visitor and Information Centers.

 
Developed Campgrounds

Developed Campgrounds

Hours, status, reservations, and more information about Redwood National and State Parks campgrounds.

 
Backcountry camps

Backcountry Camps

Get detailed backcountry camping information and also download the Redwood National and State Parks Backcountry Trip Planner. Please understand and use Leave No Trace ethics and practices when in the backcountry.

Backcountry permits are being issued online only, they are not available at any of the park visitor centers. Click here for more information on issuing backcountry permits.

 
Horseback Trails

Horse Trails


  • Mill Creek Horse Trail: Closed due to storm damage
  • Orick Horse Trails: Partially Open
    • Limited access to horse trails. Backcountry camping at Elam Camp only. No access to Redwood Creek.
 
Weather Updates

Fire, Smoke, Weather and Air Quality


 
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Water Quality

The California Water Resources Control Board have an interactive map reflecting the most up to date harmful algal bloom reports.

 
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Wildflowers and Blooms

For information and updates on what popular plants are flowering.

 

Last updated: October 9, 2024

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