Redwood National and State Parks
Caution Information See 4 current alerts
Current alerts (4)
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Caution
Prescribed Fire in the Bald Hills Area
There will be smoke and firefighter activity from prescribed burns in the Bald Hills Area 10/22/2026 to 10/26/2026. There may be intermittent closures of the Lyon's Ranch Trail for prescribed burns during this period.
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Caution
Delays along Highway 101
There are multiple traffic stops along Highway 101 from Orick, CA to Crescent City, CA due to road construction. Extra time may be needed to travel throughout the park. Delay times may vary. Please stay alert and drive cautiously.
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Information
DeMartin Trail and Campground
As part of CalTrans work to develop a new highway route that is more stable and safer, they will be undertaking geotechnical drilling this fall and winter. Hikers and campers in the area will likely see and hear heavy equipment at work and hear noise associated with the drilling, which may be 24 hours/day at times. Redwood National and State Parks has worked with CalTrans to minimize the impacts to users of this area while keeping the trail and campground open and accessible.
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Information
44 Creek Bridge Failure
44 creek bridge is closed due to damage identified by a Federal Highway inspection team. This bridge is north of 44 Camp, approximately 7 miles south of the Redwood Creek trailhead and about 1 mile north of the Tall Trees river crossing. All trails remain open in the area, but crossing this ravine is dangerous and not advised. Hikers should plan to take alternative routes to 44 Camp, which will add at least 3.5 miles from Redwood Creek Trailhead. Stop by a visitor center for more information.
Hours
Operating Hours
| Every day | All Day |
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The national and state parks are always open to enjoy.
Roads, trails and public access remain open year round.
Some campgrounds and visitor centers are closed - or have reduced hours - in the off-season (October-May)
Visitor centers
Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center
Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Summer Hours, Mar 9 – Nov 1)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 2 – Mar 8: Winter Hours
- Nov 26: Closed: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Summer hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (March to early November)
Winter hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (early November - March)
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Prairie Creek Visitor Center Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Prairie Creek Visitor Center
Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Summer Hours, Mar 9 – Nov 1)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 2 – Mar 8: Winter Hours
- Nov 26: Closed: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Summer hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Winter hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wednesday – Sunday
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Prairie Creek Visitor Center
Hiouchi Visitor Center Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Hiouchi Visitor Center
Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Summer Hours, Mar 8 – Nov 1)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 2 – Mar 8: Winter Hours
- Nov 28: Closed: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Summer hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Winter hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed Wednesday and Thursday
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Crescent City Information Center Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Crescent City Information Center
Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Summer Hours, Mar 10 – Nov 2)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 2 – Mar 7: Winter Hours
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day: Closed (closed)
Summer hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Winter hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Crescent City Information Center
Jedediah Smith Visitor Center Closed today
Jedediah Smith Visitor Center
Today: Closed (Winter Hours, Sep 8 – May 19)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Summer only
Open mid-May to early-September
Closed during the off-season: early/mid-September to mid-May
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Jedediah Smith Visitor Center
Events in the next few days
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Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park)
· 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM · Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This trail is gravel. · Free
About this park
Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home has supported people for thousands of years. The National Park Service and California State Parks now work to safeguard and rejuvenate these lands for everyone’s enjoyment, learning, and inspiration.