Consider staying in the area at developed campgrounds such as Elk Prairie, Gold Bluffs Beach, Mill Creek, and Jedediah Smith. Fees: Although Redwood National Park doesn’t have an entrance fee ...

Redwood trees, renowned for their towering heights ... supporting a rich array of wildlife, such as Roosevelt elk, black bears, and marbled murrelets. 2. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park ...

like camping at Elk Prairie, will get you a pass, but if you didn't nab a reservation, there is still a workaround. The James Irvine Trail is the ultimate long redwood forest hike and leads right ...