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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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: Mill Creek Campground

Join a park ranger to learn about what lives in our park and complete other fun hands-on activities. Parents and kids of all ages are welcome.Program lasts 30 minutesMeet near the Mill Creek Campground's amphitheater

Located in near the ampitheater at Mill Creek Campground.

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: 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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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: 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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Snorkel the Smith River

Join us for a unique aquatic adventure designed to connect you with the incredible biodiversity thriving beneath the surface of Northern California's wild and scenic Smith River. This free, ranger-guided program offers a rare opportunity to experience the river from a n......More

Join us for a unique aquatic adventure designed to connect you with the incredible biodiversity thriving beneath the surface of Northern California's wild and scenic Smith River. This free, ranger-guided program offers a rare opportunity to experience the river from a new perspective."Program Details:Time: Program begins promptly at 12:30 PMMeeting Location: Designated Day Use Area at Jedediah Smith CampgroundActivity Level: Moderate (includes hiking, paddling, and swimming)Duration: Approximately 2.5 - 3 hours (including hike, paddle, and snorkel time)Our adventure begins at the Day Use Area, where you'll meet our interpretive park rangers. We'll then embark on a scenic 0.5-mile hike to a tranquil boat launch point. From there, we'll transition into kayaks and paddle out to a prime snorkeling location on the crystal-clear Smith River.Once at our snorkel site, you'll have approximately one hour to immerse yourself in the cool, refreshing water. Keep an eye out for native fish species, aquatic insects, and fascinating riverbed formations. Your rangers will be on hand to point out interesting features and answer your questions about this incredible ecosystem. After our underwater exploration, we'll paddle our kayaks back to the Day Use Area, concluding our journey.What to Bring/Wear:Swimsuit: Worn under comfortable clothing.Towel: For drying off after snorkeling.Closed-toe shoes: Suitable for hiking and getting wet (no flip-flops). Water shoes or old sneakers are ideal.Warm Layers: Even on sunny days, the Smith River water is cold. A wetsuit is highly recommended (participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have one).Water Bottle: Filled and ready to keep you hydrated.Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses (with a strap!), and sunscreen.Snacks: A small, easy-to-eat snack for energy.Important Notes:Swimming Ability: Participants must be comfortable swimming in moving water and be able to tread water for extended periods.Equipment: All necessary kayaking equipment (kayaks, paddles, PFDs/life jackets) and basic snorkel gear (mask and snorkel) will be provided.Reservations: Space is limited, and reservations are required for this popular program. Please visit the park website to secure your spot.Weather Dependent: This program is subject to cancellation due to unsafe weather or river conditions. Please check the park website or call on the day of the program for updates.Minimum Age: Minimum age 10, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.Join us for an unforgettable experience that will deepen your connection to the wild heart of the Redwoods!

Jedediah Smith Campground Day Use area in Redwood National and State Parks

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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: 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.

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.

Forest Photography Walk

Excited to explore the Old-Growth Redwood Forest? Interested in spending a few hours hanging out with a Ranger? Hoping to snap some stellar photos and meet fellow photo enthusiasts to swap tips & tricks? Join Ranger Mike for a Photography in the Forest Program! This pro......More

Excited to explore the Old-Growth Redwood Forest? Interested in spending a few hours hanging out with a Ranger? Hoping to snap some stellar photos and meet fellow photo enthusiasts to swap tips & tricks? Join Ranger Mike for a Photography in the Forest Program! This program is 2 hours long (8:30 am - 10:30 am) and we'll discuss principles of photography Old Growth Redwoods ecology and how this National Park would not exist without a few influential photographers. If nothing else Ranger Mike will happily pose for you! We'll meet at Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek State Park. From there we will hike north along Foothills Trail cross over the Newton B Drury Scenic Parkway at Brown Creek Trail then head back along the Karl Knapp Trail. This route features a few picturesque bridges some small hills and of course big big trees. Necessary Supplies: Good walking Shoes WaterPhoto taking device -- Cell phone digital point-and-shoot 35mm Film mirrorless camera DSLR etc. (We'll work with whatever ya got!!) A pack or bag Excitement!! Useful Supplies:Forest-friendly snack -- gotta keep it crumb clean! (Bananas > crumbly granola bars etc.) A Tripod Other photo equipmentProhibited Items:DronesIn the event of rain or inclement weather this event will be modified or canceled.

Big Tree Wayside in Prairie Creek Redwood State Park.Located off the Newton B. Drury Parkway.Restrooms and parking 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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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: 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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.

Forest Walk: Prairie Creek

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

Forest Walk: Simpson-Reed

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.