Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Overview

Enjoy ancient coast redwoods, grazing Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer in Elk Prairie, easy access to over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails, and seasonal ranger-led programs. Cabins available. Located in the heart of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 6 miles north of Orick, CA.

Operator

State Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

75 campsites

Fee

From $35 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

18004447275

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• James Irvine Trail to Fern Canyon LoopHike · 4-8 Hours · 0.4 mi from camp

  One of the longest hikes in Redwood National and State Parks, this 12-mile loop will take you from Redwoods, through spruce forests to the ocean - and back. National Park Service

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• Walk the Karl Knapp (Prairie Creek) to Foothill Trail LoopHike · 1-2 Hours · 0.4 mi from camp

  Located in the southern third of the parks, this family-friendly loop trail takes you under some of the tallest trees in the world and follows along a beautiful creek. National Park Service

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• Stroll to the Big Tree WaysideHike · 10-30 Minutes · 1.2 mi from camp

  For those short on time then this 5-minute walk will lead to some amazingly large trees. National Park Service

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• to Trillium FallsHike · 30-90 Minutes · 2.9 mi from camp

  Located in the southern end of the parks this is arguably one of the best family-friendly walks. National Park Service

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• Walk the Fern Canyon Loop TrailHike · 45-90 Minutes · 3.4 mi from camp

  A unique, beautiful, and popular location in the park. National Park Service

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• Walk the Lady Bird Johnson GroveHike · 45-60 Minutes · 3.9 mi from camp

  An iconic redwood grove in the southern end of the parks that is easy to walk. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike the Davison/Streelow Creek LoopBike ride · 2 Hours · 2.7 mi from camp

  Start at a meadow where elk gather before biking through dense, Douglas-fir forests that have grown back since the old-growth redwoods were logged here in the 1960s. National Park Service

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• Bike Redwoods to Beach on the Ossagon Trail LoopBike ride · 5.5 mi from camp

  Follow a 19-mile loop through old-growth redwood forests to the Pacific coast and back. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Trillium FallsWaterfall · 2.9 mi from camp

  A 10-foot waterfall.

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• Redwood National Park, Redwood Creek OverlookViewpoint · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Barren ButtePeak · 4,350 ft · 14.0 mi from campShow on map
• Nickowitz PeakPeak · 4,009 ft · 16.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.