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The park, established in 1929, 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
This 1/2-mile of sandy beach is meant for strolling and provides excellent
tidepool viewing at low tide. It is not safe for swimming due to the
steep beach slope, rocky conditions, frequent rough seas and cold water.
Redwood National and State Parks
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.
Location - Directions
7 miles south of Crescent City, CA turn east on the
campground road. The camp is 2 miles east of the highway.
Latitude/Longitude: 41.6708 / -124.1172
Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing
Summer 40-80. Cooler along the coast. Morning & evening
fog is common. Winter 30-55. Dress for rain November to May with up to 100"
annually. Telephone:
707-465-2146
Operating Hours:
Campgrounds are open from May 1 - September 30
Address:
c/o 1375 Elk Valley Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531 |
