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Established: It was established in 1921 with the dedication of the Bolling Memorial Grove. This was the first of many Memorial Groves made possible through the generosity of our members. Area: The Park covers more than 50,000 acres. The majority of this land was donated to the State by Save-the-Redwoods League and its members. More than 17,000 acres are old-growth redwoods. As of 1997, the League had donated land valued at more than $18 million. Today, the land's value is much greater. Park Highlights: The Rockefeller Forest is a 10,000 acre tract of contiguous, uncut coastal redwood. Its purchase was made possible by a generous gift of $1 million by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1931. This gift was accompanied by another $1 million gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to match private gifts given by League members. The purchase was completed with assisted funds from the State Park Bond Act of 1927. The Forest lies in the Bull Creek-Dyerville Flats area. It was on Bull Creek Flat that President Herbert Hoover and his party camped in 1928, at which time he expressed the hope that these redwoods might ultimately be preserved for posterity. The preservation of this large area of untouched redwoods was made urgent following the completion of the Redwood Highway (US 101) which had opened the previously remote area to tourists and lumber companies.
The Founders Grove was dedicated in 1931 to the founders of Save-the-Redwoods League - John C. Merriam, Madison Grant and Henry Fairfield Osborn. You can take a short interpretive trail around the grove and learn about the ecology of the redwood forest. The trail will take you past the impressive Founders Tree, and the now fallen Dyerville Giant - at 362 feet this was one of the world's tallest trees. It now lies prostrate in the grove, slowly decaying and returning its nutrients to the soil. The Avenue of the Giants is a 32 mile scenic alternative to Highway 101 that winds through old growth redwoods. On both sides of the road are many groves that have been dedicated by League members - these include the Bolling Grove, the Founders Grove, and the Garden Club of American Grove. Several of these groves have day-use sites at which you can stop and rest amongst the trees. Further Information: The Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association has an excellent Web page that contains more information about the Park. The Park also has a page on the State Park Web site with limited information.
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Location:
Humboldt Redwoods State Park is in Humboldt County, northern California,
approximately 35 miles south of Eureka and 15 miles north of Garberville.
Most of the Park can be accessed from the Avenue of the Giants
- a 32 mile scenic highway that parallels Highway 101.