National Park · California

Redwood National and State Parks

The tallest trees on Earth

StateCalifornia
Best seasonLate spring–fall
Don’t missWalking among the tallest trees
TerrainOld-growth redwoods & wild coast

Redwood protects misty groves of the tallest trees on the planet along a wild stretch of Northern California coast, with elk-grazed prairies and fern canyons between. Pleasant much of the year; summer fog is part of the magic.

What to see

  • Tall Trees Grove
  • Lady Bird Johnson Grove
  • Fern Canyon
  • Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
  • Gold Bluffs Beach & elk

Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.