State Park

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Humboldt County, CaliforniaAbout 53,918 acresEstablished 1921

Also known as Humboldt Redwoods SP

Status
Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (May 1 – Sep 30)
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) 946-2409

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Humboldt Redwoods State Park, southern Humboldt County, California, USA
Humboldt Redwoods State Park, southern Humboldt County, California, USA. Photo: Daderot. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)

Covering about 53,918 acres, Humboldt Redwoods State Park lies in Humboldt County, about 23 miles southeast of Fortuna.

The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites, group camping, equestrian camping, and showers.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDaily9 a.m. – 5 p.m.May 1 – Sep 30
Daily10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Oct 1 – Apr 30
Official wording

Park open year-round. Visitor Center open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. 9:00am - 5:00pm, May - Sept. 10:00am - 4:00pm, Oct. - Apr.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
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

Check availability and book

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

Overnight facilities: Equestrian Campsites, Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

Historic sites and toursPicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingHikingBikingHorseback ridingCamping

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum
  • Group facilities

Camping

  • Tent camping
  • Group camping
  • Equestrian 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

Located along the scenic Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt Redwoods State Park is California's largest redwood state park and includes the Rockefeller Forest, the largest remaining contiguous old-growth coast redwood forest in the world. The trees here are thousands of years old and have never been logged. It is 45 miles south of Eureka and 20 miles north of Garberville near Weott. Many accessible features are available throughout this widespread park. Phone (707) 946-2409 for more information.

Camping

Albee Creek Campground: This campground is located 5 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants off of Mattole Road. Four campsites (4, 26, 28, and 35) are accessible including restrooms with showers and adjacent accessible parking.

Read more from the park

Burlington Campground: This campground adjacent to the Park Headquarters and Visitor Center has 4 accessible campsites: 2, 31, 36, and 54. The campground has two restroom/shower buildings, one of which is fully accessible and the other is an older accessible design. Assistance may be needed reaching shower controls from the folding bench. The path of travel from campsites to restroom is paved and generally accessible, and accessible parking is very near each restroom. The campfire center offers accessible seating and access to the stage.

Hidden Springs Campground: This campground is located 5 miles south of the Visitor Center on the Avenue of the Giants, just north of the town of Myers Flat. Seven campsites are accessible: 4, 6, 43, 117, 119, 148, and 149. Accessible combination restrooms with showers are available. Where space permits, accessible parking is adjacent to some of the restrooms.

Williams Grove Group Camp: This group campground is located 3 miles south of the Visitor Center on the Avenue of the Giants, just north of the town of Myers Flat. One accessible campsite is within the group campground. Restrooms and parking are accessible.

Cuneo Creek Horse Camp: This campground is reserved for campers bringing their horses to the park. It is located off of Mattole Road 8 miles west of the Avenue of the Giants. An accessible campsite and restrooms with showers are available. An accessible horse mounting platform is available.

Picnic Area

The Founder's Grove, Williams Grove, and California Federation of Women's Clubs Grove day use areas have accessible picnicking, parking, and restrooms.

Trails

The Drury-Chaney Loop Trail is a1.67 mile accessible loop trail located at the northern extent of the park near the town of Pepperwood. Trailhead is located off of a pullout along Avenue of the Giants, at mile marker 43.9. This trail meanders 0.8 mile through a richly lush under story within an old-growth redwood setting to a 0.9 mile loop for a trail length of 1.7 miles or 2.4 miles round trip. The trail surface is compacted soil. There are several armored crossings with steep cross slopes on the trail that water flows over the trail during rain events that might be challenging for some users. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes. Accessible parking and restrooms are not available.

The Gould Grove Nature Loop Trail is a 0.62 mile accessible loop trail located near the Burlington Campground, Park Headquarters, and the Visitor Center. This short interpretive trail meanders among a small old-growth redwood grove. The trail surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking and restrooms are located near the trailhead. For a longer hike, take the Fleishman Grove Trail which branches off from the Gould Grove Nature Loop Trail for 0.63 miles one-way.

The Fleishmann Grove Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.63 miles each way trail located near the Burlington Campground, Park Headquarters, and the Visitor Center. The trailhead, accessed via the Gould Grove Nature Loop Trail, follows the South Fork of the Eel River and winds through previously logged redwood stands. The trail surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking and restrooms are located near the Gould Grove Nature Loop trailhead.

The Founder’s Grove Loop Trail is a 0.53 mile accessible loop trail located off of Dyerville Loop Road. This self-guided nature trail meanders among majestic redwoods and features the Founder's Tree. The trail surface is compacted soil/aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% with one 22 foot section at 9%. Accessible parking and restrooms are available near the trailhead. The accessible route to the trailhead requires crossing Dyerville Loop Road; care should be taken due to vehicular traffic.

The Rockefeller Loop Trail is a 0.62 mile accessible loop trail adjacent to the South Fork Eel River near the California Federation of Women's Clubs Grove. The trail offers excellent viewing opportunities of old-growth redwoods and sweeping views of Bull Creek and the Eel River. The trail surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes. Accessible parking at the trailhead is available.

Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface

Drury-Chaney Loop Trail 2% Average 3.7 5 FT Average Aggregate & Wood

5% Maximum 13% Maximum 3 FT Minimum

Gould Grove Nature Loop Trail 3% Average 5 FT Average Soil

8% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Fleischmann Grove Trail 2% Average 5 FT Average Soil

7% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Founder’s Grove Trail 2% Average 3.2% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate & Soil

9% Maximum 9% Maximum 3 FT Minimum

Rockefeller Loop Trail 1% Average 3% Average 4.5 FT Average Soil

3% Maximum 5% Maximum 3 FT Minimum

Exhibits/Programs

Visitor Center: Located adjacent to the Burlington Campground and Park Headquarters, the Visitor Center features van accessible parking, accessible paths of travel, and an accessible ramp entry into the Visitor Center. An assistive listening system is available. Some park brochures are available in Braille. Items for sale are within generally accessible reach ranges, while the sales counter is accessible. Most of the exhibits are accessibly designed. An exterior unisex restroom is accessible.

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
24700 Ave of the Giants
Myers Flat, CA 95554
Nearest town
Fortuna — about 23 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
40.3072, -123.9080
Phone
(707) 946-2409

Entrances

  • Directions point

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Directions from the park

45 miles south of Eureka along the Avenue of the Giants and 20 miles north of Garberville.

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