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Redwood National and State Parks: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Redwood National and State Parks is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in California[5]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Redwood National and State Parks[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS says public access stays open year round, with roads and trails open[6]. In the off-season, which NPS gives as October-May, some campgrounds and visitor centers may close or cut their hours[6]. In 2025 the busiest month was June with 222,029 visits and the quietest was December with 31,042[2]. NPS describes the weather as cooler and damp, and NPS suggests layers and rain readiness[7]. Winters bring considerable rain, and NPS gives 60-80 inches for October through April[7]. Summer can be foggy[7].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 48,394 |
| February | 41,615 |
| March | 54,640 |
| April | 66,958 |
| May | 119,782 |
| June | 222,029 |
| July | 197,051 |
| August | 166,985 |
| September | 129,138 |
| October | 77,984 |
| November | 46,862 |
| December | 31,042 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 4 campgrounds here[4]. Mill Creek Campground has 145 sites, Jedediah Smith Campground has 86, Elk Prairie Campground has 75 and Gold Bluffs Beach Campground has 26[4]. Nightly individual-site fees listed by NPS go up to $35[4].
- Mill Creek Campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, 145 sites[4]
- Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, 86 sites
- Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 75 sites
- Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 26 sites
Pets and dogs
A National Park Service rule says pets must be kept in a crate or cage, or held on a leash of six feet or less, at all times in the areas where they are allowed[8]. The same rule bars pets from public buildings, public transportation and designated swimming beaches, with service animals excepted[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets[8]. NPS lists pets as permitted on 4 of its 20 things to do[9].
Before you go
- Confirm fees and hours on the official NPS park page before you go[6].
- There is no entrance fee, but campgrounds charge nightly fees listed by NPS[1][4].
- NPS lists 5 visitor centers if you want to stop for information[10].
- NPS notes that 2 of the 20 listed things to do require a reservation[9].
- Pack layers and rain gear[7].
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee for Redwood National and State Parks?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1]. Campgrounds have separate nightly fees[4].
- What is the busiest month at Redwood National and State Parks?
- In 2025 the busiest month was June with 222,029 visits, and the quietest was December with 31,042[2].
- Are dogs allowed in Redwood National and State Parks?
- In areas where pets are allowed, they must be in a crate or cage or on a leash of six feet or less[8]. NPS lists pets as permitted on 4 of its 20 things to do[9].
- How many campgrounds are there?
- NPS and Recreation.gov list 4 campgrounds, from 26 to 145 sites each[4].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Redwood National and State Parks as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 435,879, 2022: 458,400, 2023: 409,105, 2024: 622,883, 2025: 1,202,480. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Redwood National and State Parks (list on this page). National Park Service
- Redwood National and State Parks is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National and State Parks) in California. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Operating Hours: The national and state parks are always open to enjoy. Roads, trails and public access remain open year round. Some campgrounds and visitor centers are closed - or have reduced hours - in the off-season (October-May) National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Redwood National and State Parks. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 20 things to do at Redwood National and State Parks: Hike to the Tall Trees Grove, Bike the Davison/Streelow Creek Loop, Walk the Fern Canyon Loop Trail, Walk the Stout Memorial Grove Trail, Stroll the Simpson-Reed Trail, Hike the Boy Scout Tree... National Park Service
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 5 (Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center, Prairie Creek Visitor Center, Hiouchi Visitor Center, Crescent City Information Center, Jedediah Smith Visitor Center). National Park Service