Humboldt Redwoods State Park encompasses nearly 53,000 acres, of which over 17,000 are untouched old growth coast redwoods. Created in 1921 with the small Bolling Memorial Grove the park has grown over the years to include a diverse ecosystem including the entire Bull Creek watershed and the Rockefeller Forest, the largest remaining old growth redwood forest in the world. This is the third largest California State Park and protects an environment unique to anywhere else on earth.

A wide variety of activities and facilities are available. There are over 250 family campsites in three different campgrounds, plus environmental camps, group camps, trail camps, and a horse camp. Over 100 miles of trail await exploration by hikers, bikers, and horse riders. The South Fork Eel River provides fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities, and there are many day use areas for picnicking, family activities, or for just enjoying the pristine environment.

Some favorite locations include the following:

• The Founders Grove Nature Trail
• Avenue of the Giants Auto Tour - 32 mile autotour
• Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center - features a wide variety of fun and educational exhibits and activities, including a theatre, displays, a bookstore, and the famous Kellogg Travel Log.

During the summer season interpretive activities including nature walks, Junior Ranger programs, and campfire programs are held daily.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the location of two marathons that occur within the first three weekends of May and October every year. These marathons close two of the main roads through the park for up to 6 hours. For more information or dates of these events, please call the park.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park
P.O. Box 100, Weott CA 95571;
707-946-2409; Park Website;

Visitors should come prepared for any type of weather. The park receives between 60 and 80 inches of rain per year, the vast majority of which falls between October and May. Rain in the summer season is unusual, but does occur. In the summer there is often morning fog which usually burns off by noon at the very latest. Summer temperatures can vary widely – there can be as much as a thirty degree temperature difference between the extreme north end of the park, closer to the ocean, and the southern end of the park, just 30 miles away. Winter snow is unusual but does occur at the higher elevations in the park , usually above 2000 feet. Layered clothing is recommended at any time of year.

Garberville California
Located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking in the famous Avenue of the Giants and Rockefeller Forest. Visitors can also take side trips to the ocean and Pacific Lumber Company mill tour.

Redway California
Nature in its finest and purest form abounds in the area frequent wildlife sightings,majestic old growth redwoods, and superb fishing and rock hunting sites on the Eel River,all make it a place of singular beauty and adventure.

Avenue of the Giants Marathon (MAY)
Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Race;
Race Website;
Sponsored by Six Rivers Running Club - Come run with us along the Avenue of the Giants in the scenic Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Run beneath a canopy of some of the worlds largest and most beautiful trees.

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon (OCT)
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Race;
Race Website;
Sponsored by Six Rivers Running Club - Come run with us along the Avenue of the Giants in the scenic Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Run beneath a canopy of some of the worlds largest and most beautiful trees.

Redway Dean Creek Resort
Location: Humboldt Redwoods SP
Open year round, resort offers all the amenities of home in a serene,natural setting. Modern RV sites feature full hookups,picnic tables,barbecues and fire rings. Deluxe accommodations are also available at our motel.

garberville Humboldt House Inn Resort
Location: Humboldt Redwoods SP
Stay at this garberville hotel that is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking in the famous Avenue of the Giants and Rockefeller Forest. Hotel guests can also take side trips to the ocean and Pacific Lumber Company mill tour.