Redwood National and State Parks
onPart of Redwood National and State Parks. Ancient redwoods in Tall Trees Grove, Ladybird Johnson Grove.
Ruby Van Deventer County Park
onSwimming, kayaking, seasonal trout and salmon fishing on Smith River. Riverside camping and picnicking. Close to a golf course.
Shady Dell (Lost Coast Trail)
onRemote forest at southern border of Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Ancient candelabra-shaped redwoods. Access limited to trail.
Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve
onBeautiful grove along South Fork of the Eel River. Classic “cathedral” experience associated with stands of old-growth redwoods. Picnic area, 60-foot-waterfall, swimming and fishing opportunities in the Eel are complementary attractions.
Sonoma Coast State Park
onWith its sandy beaches, rugged headlands and miles of trails, picturesque Sonoma Coast State Park offers a bounty of recreational opportunities for everyone.
Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve
onMailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve protects a small but beautiful stretch of redwood forest in Mendocino County.
Garrapata State Park
onOn the northern end of the Big Sur coast, just 8 miles south of Carmel, is the hidden gem of Garrapata State Park. This unspoiled, 3,000-acre park offers spectacular views and diverse terrain to explore, including 2 miles of beachfront, breathtaking coastal headlands and canyons dense with redwoods.
Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest
onGiant Sequoia National Monument showcases nearly half of the giant sequoia groves in the entire world.
Fort Ross State Historic Park
onLocated 12 miles north of Jenner, California, Fort Ross offers striking coastal scenery and a fascinating historical perspective.
Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
onThe Forest of Nisene Marks, only 5 miles northeast of Santa Cruz, is wild and expansive. The property was clearcut in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. But it’s recovering nicely-and offers hikers and mountain bikers a chance to explore 30 miles of trails that rise from near sea level to 2,600 feet.
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
onDel Norte Coast Redwoods State Park lies right on the Pacific Coast, just south of Crescent City, California. It offers 8 miles of rugged coastline, a mixed forest of Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, red alder, and some fine old-growth redwoods.
Castle Rock State Park
onAt the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park is just minutes from Silicon Valley. Yet it’s a perfect place to unwind from the wired world.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
onYou can celebrate the holiday season among the snowy giants of Calaveras Big Trees State Park at its Winter Wonderland Carnival. Scenic wagon rides, games, music and food await you Sunday, December 28. Can’t go to the event? Go on a snowshoe tour. Or snowshoe, cross-country ski or sled on your own.
Butano State Park
onSouth of San Francisco, halfway between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, Butano State Park surprises almost every first-time visitor. A short drive from beaches along Highway 1, you’ll find yourself awed by mossy Douglas-firs, bigleaf maples, sword ferns and, through April, blooming calypso orchids. The redwoods are mostly second growth, but careful explorers can find some ancient ones, too.
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
onothe-Napa Valley State Park lies near Calistoga in the heart of northern California’s wine country – farther inland than any other park with coast redwoods in California.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
onNestled in the deep folds of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Big Basin is the oldest state park in California. It includes more than 18,000 acres of redwood forest, including the largest ancient stand south of San Francisco. About 10 percent of the park won protection with the help of Save the Redwoods League.
Austin Creek State Recreation Area
onJust a few miles north of the Russian River at Guerneville, Austin Creek SRA and Montgomery Woods are complementary. Austin Creek is sunny and open, with grasslands and rolling hills dotted with other conifers and oaks.
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
onJust a few miles north of the Russian River at Guerneville, Armstrong Redwoods and Austin Creek are complementary parks totaling more than 6,000 acres.
Portola Redwoods State Park
onJust 5 miles north of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Portola Redwoods State Park offers visitors solitude and some of the tallest, most majestic redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The park centers on two creeks, Peters and Pescadero. Save the Redwoods League has helped win protection for 800 of the park’s 2,800 acres.
Richardson Grove State Park
onAbout a 4-hour drive north of San Francisco on Highway 101, Richardson Grove State Park is the gateway to the North Coast Redwoods.
