Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Christopher Walker

5 months ago

Prairie Creek Redwoods is host to miles and miles of amazing trails through groves of giants, pristine beaches, prairies full of elk, and unique sites like Fern Canyon. Some areas are reservation only, such as the Tall Trees Grove, and Fern Canyon Parking (This can be accessed on foot from the visitor center via a 5 mile trail). Elk are around the visitor center and prairie area. The twelve mile James Irvine Loop is a great way to experience all the majesty of the park. Parking is limited.

annemarie

4 months ago

Prairie Creek is absolutely magical!!! It is so green and lush. And the trail we took leading to the Fern Trail was not difficult. I heard that the Fern Trail requires walking in water a little higher than ankle deep. So bring waterproof boots or sandals and an extra pair of socks. So excited to do that trail the next time!! Have fun and enjoy the quiet, colorful beauty of nature!!! 💚🌲

Cindy Marlane Rhoades

2 months ago

Remarkable ancient redwood forest. Visitor Center with great maps of roads leading to different trail head access. Well maintained paths to hike through. Enjoyed resting and Forest bathing on a bench placed by the Rotary Club in 1952.

adam bratland

5 months ago

Gorgeous park and well worth the drive. My wife stopped in here to walk the James Irvine Trail. We were pressed for time so we parked in the official park area (cost $8 and we'll worth having a safe place to leave the Van) and walked the Cathedral Trail. This trail was the coolest of all aces I've seen in the Redwoods. The map states the trail is only .42 miles long, but I'm not sure where they came up with that. It took as hour to take the trail and make it to Big Tree and back to our Van. Anyways, awesome little journey and a must see. Even saw tons of elk.

Mike Hagans

8 months ago

First, it’s free! Did I mention that it’s free to go! Anyways moving on! We weathered out two days in Crescent city so we could finally visit the redwoods. It was Coltrane‘s first time seeing this type of forest and as always I was completely unprepared for this stunning beauty and he loved it! Definitely make a stop and see the “big tree!”