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Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, established in 1927, has approximately 50% old growth coast redwood and eight miles of wild coastline.
The mixed understory includes tanoak, madrone, red alder, big leaf maple, and California bay. Ground cover is dense with a wide range of species. Vegetation is predominately red alder which will eventually give way to fir and second growth redwood.
The topography is fairly steep with elevations from sea level to 1277'. The predominant mountain range is oriented in a north-south direction with steep cliffs adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, making the bulk of the rocky sea coast generally inaccessible except by Damnation Trail and Footsteps Rock Trail.
Wilson Beach or False Klamath Cove, 1/2-mile of sandy beach, is meant for strolling and provides excellent tide pool viewing at low tide. It is not safe for swimming due to the steep beach slope, rocky conditions, frequent rough seas and cold water.
This park, along with Prairie Creek, Jedediah Smith, and the National Park Service's Redwood National Park, are managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. These parks make up 45 percent of all the old-growth redwood forest remaining in California.
Getting There
The entry is two miles off Highway 101 about 7 miles south of Crescent City
Latitude/Longitude: 41.6708 / -124.1172
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
The entry is two miles off Highway 101 about 7 miles south of Crescent City
Latitude/Longitude: 41.6708 / -124.1172
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
Summer 40-80. Cooler along the coast. Morning and evening fog is common. Winter 30-55. Dress for rain November to May with up to 100" annually.
Summer 40-80. Cooler along the coast. Morning and evening fog is common. Winter 30-55. Dress for rain November to May with up to 100" annually.
Operating Hours & Contact
Campgrounds are open from May 1 - September 30
Telephone: 707-465-2146
Campgrounds are open from May 1 - September 30
Telephone: 707-465-2146
Accessible Features
Mill Creek Campground: Seven accessible campsites with paved pads are dispersed over the north and south campground loops. Each loop also features accessible restrooms with showers.
Be the first to add a trip in this destination!Mill Creek Campground: Seven accessible campsites with paved pads are dispersed over the north and south campground loops. Each loop also features accessible restrooms with showers.
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