Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Also known as Cowell Redwoods SP, Cowell Redwoods State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(831) 335-4598
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 4,650 acres, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park lies in Santa Cruz County, about 3 miles west of Scotts Valley.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, fishing, ranger programs, and wildlife watching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
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 | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Visitor center | Not stated | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Store | Not stated | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Visitor Center: Everyday 10am-4pm
Mountain Parks Foundation Nature Store: 11am-5pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $10 |
| Bus, Large | $100 |
| Bus, Small | $50 |
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: $10.00 • Bus, Large: $100.00 • Bus, Small: $50.00
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 · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: the fall creek unit; the old-growth redwood grove loop trail.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed in some campsites, picnic areas, and select trails. DOGS are allowed in the picnic areas and campsites and on the Meadow Trail, Pipeline Road, Graham Hill Trail, and Powder Mill Fire Road. Dogs are not allowed in the Fall Creek Unit. Dogs are not permitted on the old-growth Redwood Grove Loop Trail. Dogs may not be left unattended and must be on a leash no longer than six feet. For a list of locations that you can take your dog to in Santa Cruz County, view Where Can I Take My Dog?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Crumb Clean Campaign
This park is Crumb Clean! Watch this short video to learn about the marbled murrelet, an endangered bird that nests in the park, and how you can protect it. Vea el video en español aquí.
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, RV Access
Max trailer: 31 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 35 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
PicnickingFishingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingBikingHorseback ridingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park features 15 miles of hiking and riding trails through a forest that looks much the same as it did 200 years ago. It is located off Route 9 in Felton at 101 North Big Trees Park Road. For more information, phone (831) 438-2396 to reach the campground or (831) 335-4598 the reach the day use area.
Camping
Five sites (#17, #23, #24, #109, and #112) are designated accessible. Most sites have accessibly designed tables and fire rings. The restroom located next to campsite #22 is generally accessible. Toilets are accessible. The showers are generally accessible. Routes to restrooms are generally accessible.
Trails
Meadow Trail is accessible for at least 0.50 mile. Trailhead, designated accessible parking and gift shop are located in the main parking lot. Accessible restroom is in the campground near site #22.
Read more from the park
River Trail a popular hiking and horse trail, leads through the redwoods to the river and is accessible for the first 4,000 feet. Access begins off the Meadow Trail at about 1,000 accessible feet (0.2 mile) in from its trailhead.
Redwood Loop Interpretive Trail is accessible for 0.75 mile. The trailhead is located adjacent to the visitor center. An audio version of the interpretive stops along the trail is available. Visit Redwood Loop Audio Tour for more info.
Exhibits/Programs
Visitor Center: Most of the exhibits and aisles in the visitor center are generally accessible. However, the insect displays lack adequate aisle space and somewhat hinder the approach to wall exhibits behind them. Route of travel from the parking area to the center is accessible but assistance may be needed with a slightly high entry threshold. It is 350 feet from parking to the visitor center, so drop-offs may be advisable for those with mobility issues.
Other Information
Two manual wheelchairs are available for public use free of charge, one at the visitor center and one at the nature store. Inquire with park staff for more information. Call the visitor center at (831) 335-7077 or the nature store at (831) 335-0782.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 101 North Big Trees Park Road
Felton, CA 95018 - Nearest town
- Scotts Valley — about 3 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.0401, -122.0640
- Phone
- (831) 335-4598
- mtnspecevent@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
There are 3 separate vehicle entrances. From Hwy 17 take the Mt. Hermon Rd. exit. Follow Mt. Hermon Rd. until it ends at Graham Hill Rd. Day-use: Turn right onto Graham Hill Road, then turn left onto Hwy 9, and the entrance is about 2 miles down on the left. Campground: Turn left onto Graham Hill, the entrance is about 2.5 miles down on the right. Fall Creek Unit: Turn right onto Graham Hill, continue about 0.5 miles and the parking area will be on the right. Garden of Eden: Park at the Ox Fire Road Trailhead, 0.75 miles south of the main entrance on Hwy 9. Fees: There is a $10 parking fee for the day-use area and the campground. Regular sized autos (seniors $9, age 62 or older), $50 bus parking (10-24 passengers), and $100 for bus parking (25+ passengers) $100.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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)
- Photo: 16 21 0060 fremont tree.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Dsdugan
“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