Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 777-3683
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Humboldt County, about 14 miles southeast of Fortuna, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park covers about 446 acres.
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Campground during the summer only. Day use area open 8 am to sunset.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $8 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $8.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: trails.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Families prize Grizzly Creek's rustic amenities. In summer, kids can ride their bikes around a paved campground loop with only 28 sites, some bordering the Van Duzen River. Visitors can have close and safe encounters with park wildlife, including bears, mountain lions, moles, and steelhead trout, via a taxidermy and skeleton display at the visitor center. On weekends, campers can gather for campfire programs, one of the few old-fashioned park experiences left.
- Trash (NO hanging trash bags in campsite - use provided trash receptacles)
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, RV Access
Max trailer: 24 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 24 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingPicnickingFishingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingHikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park is a quiet place to camp and picnic in a scenic stand of redwoods along the Van Duzen River. It is located off route 101 southeast of Eureka at 16949 Highway 36 in Carlotta. Phone (707) 777-3683 for more information.
Camping
Two campsites designated accessible are paved and generally accessible but may require assistance at tent areas. Other sites may be usable. The toilet in the designated accessible restroom adjacent to site 13 permits front transfers. In the shower, assistance may be required reaching the shower controls from the folding shower bench. Some assistance may be required navigating the slope on the route of travel from accessible sites to the restroom.
Read more from the park
Picnic Area
The Grizzly Creek picnic area has 3 large picnic tables that are usable. Water and trash facilities may require assistance. Generally accessible restrooms are provided nearby in the campground. One designated accessible parking space is available adjacent to the picnic area. The route of travel from the parking area to the picnic area is usable.
Trails
The Cheatham Grove Trail is a 0.6 mile loop trail through old growth redwood forest. The trail offers impressive views of giant redwood trees and understory vegetation. Terrain is generally flat with 5% maximum running slope and maximum 4% cross slopes. The trail surface is native compacted soil so minor imperfections may be present depending on the season. Paved parking is available at the trailhead.
Accessible Trail Data
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Cheatham Grove Trail 2% Average 3% Average 5 FT Average Soil
5% Maximum 4% Maximum 4 FT Minimum
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 16349 Highway 36
Carlotta, CA 95528 - Nearest town
- Fortuna — about 14 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.4869, -123.9040
- Phone
- (707) 777-3683
- NoCoastRedwoodsInfo@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is 20 miles southeast of Eureka on HWY 101, then 17 miles east of HWY 36.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology