Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Campfire Program: Mill Creek Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in Mill Creek Campground.

Night Sky Program at Jedediah Smith Day-Use Area

Join a ranger to explore the night sky and learn about the cosmos!Optional: Bring a flashlight with a red light to protect your night vision. We also recommend a chair or blanket.Wednesday programs will take place at Jedediah Smith Day-Use Area (located near Hiouchi, CA......More

Join a ranger to explore the night sky and learn about the cosmos!Optional: Bring a flashlight with a red light to protect your night vision. We also recommend a chair or blanket.Wednesday programs will take place at Jedediah Smith Day-Use Area (located near Hiouchi, CA).

Jedediah Smith Day-use Area located near Jedediah Smith Campground (in Hiouchi, CA).Parking and flush toilets are available.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Campfire Program: Mill Creek Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in Mill Creek Campground.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Campfire Program: Mill Creek Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in Mill Creek Campground.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Campfire Program: Mill Creek Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in Mill Creek Campground.

Night Sky Program at Jedediah Smith Day-Use Area

Join a ranger to explore the night sky and learn about the cosmos!Optional: Bring a flashlight with a red light to protect your night vision. We also recommend a chair or blanket.Wednesday programs will take place at Jedediah Smith Day-Use Area (located near Hiouchi, CA......More

Join a ranger to explore the night sky and learn about the cosmos!Optional: Bring a flashlight with a red light to protect your night vision. We also recommend a chair or blanket.Wednesday programs will take place at Jedediah Smith Day-Use Area (located near Hiouchi, CA).

Jedediah Smith Day-use Area located near Jedediah Smith Campground (in Hiouchi, CA).Parking and flush toilets are available.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Junior Ranger Program

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a Junior Ranger program at the Elk Prairie campfire center located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A ranger-led campfire program follows at 8 pm.

Elk Prairie campfire center is located near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. Easiest access to the center is on the Revelation or Redwood Access Trail located right behind the visitor center. Parking, flush toilets, and a water refill station available

Campfire Program: Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located at the Elk Prairie Campground Amphitheater within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Campfire Program: Jedediah Smith Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in the campfire center within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground.

Campfire Program: Mill Creek Campground

Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime program, the campfire program where you can gather near a campfire and learn more about the park. Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage, and don't forget that flashlight for the walk back. 

Located in Mill Creek Campground.

Big Tree Pop-Up Program

Stop by Big Tree Wayside to talk with a ranger about Redwood National and State Parks.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.Parking and a pit toilet are available at this location. A paved path is available from the parking lot to Big Tree. Access to Big Tree is also available by hiking the Karl Knapp to Foothill Trail

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled d......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods in the morning. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.

Ranger-Led Morning Walk: Trillium Falls (South end of the park)

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Dav......More

Join us for a ranger-led hike through a redwood grove to Trillium Falls.This is a 1-hour, 1 mile out-and-back hike. You can also continue exploring the full hike (roughly a 3-mile loop) after the guided portion of the walk. Meet in the Davison Parking lot, right off Davison Road at 10 a.m.

Davison Parking Lot, right off Davison Road. About parking lot: drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables and parking for vehicles of any size (buses, RV's, and trailers included).Trillium Falls Trail is roughly 2.7 miles long with switchbacks and

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park)

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to......More

Meet our park rangers at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Prairie Creek Visitor Center. 

Prairie Creek Visitor Center

Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpecte......More

Meet our park rangers at the Simpson-Reed trail for a family-friendly and educational walk through the redwoods. This walk is about a mile long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing rain gear and water. Scheduled programs may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. We recommend stopping by a visitor center before the event to receive the latest updates. The closest visitor center to this event is Hiouchi Visitor Center. 

Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel.