Mill Creek is a milestone in the history of redwood conservation. In 2002, Save-the-Redwoods League purchased and transferred the 25,000-acre Mill Creek redwood forest, to California State Parks, the single largest acquisition in the League’s history. Mill Creek permanently protects one of California’s most prolific wild coho salmon nurseries and supports 23 endangered animal species including the marbled murrelet and the northern spotted owl.

At the intersection of the inland redwood forest and the Pacific Ocean, Mill Creek is known as a "botanical wonderland". A site of astounding and diverse beauty, it contains one of the most diverse array of plants found anywhere in the state.

Star & Moon Programs
Visit the greater outdoor environment and discover astrological facts about the moon, stars, and planets.
Dates: Fridays: June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11*, August 25
Times: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
* Special star show: On Friday, August 11th join astronomer Robert Scheppler for an all night Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party.

Mill Creek Auto Tours: Reweaving a Tapestry
Travel 20 miles on back country gravel roads, visit an old mill site, and drive 2,300 feet to a spectacular overlook. Learn from park staff the story of salmon and view the innovative rehabilitation projects involved in restoring a redwood forest ecosystem.
Dates: Saturdays: June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19, September 2
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Bike the Bummer
A six-mile moderate/strenuous mountain bike ride with 1,000-foot elevation change. Travel on Bummer Lake Road and other back country gravel roads in the Mill Creek watershed.
Dates: Saturdays: July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26
Times: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Picnic in the Park
Each Sunday in June, July, August, bike or hike a gentle 3-mile roundtrip roll or stroll next to Mill Creek's west branch along Picnic Road—a flat streamside track. Bring a lunch and drinking water for a picnic stop at the halfway point.
Dates: Sundays, June through August
Times: 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Special Field Seminars
Held throughout the summer, guest speakers and experts will give specialty programs on fish monitoring, restoration, and mill history. Call for details.

Questions & RSVP:
Contact Redwood National State Parks for information and registration: 707-465-7306

Location & Directions:
Located six miles south of Crescent City off Highway 101 in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, in the northern reaches of Del Norte County. Map of Crescent City/Del Norte Coast area.

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