Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Elk Prairie Campground

127011 Newton B. Drury Parkway • Orick, CA 95555 • (707) 465-7354

Magnificent groves of coast redwoods, among the tallest trees in the world at three hundred feet and
more, adorn this 14,000-acre park. Set aside in the early 1920s by the people of California and the
generosity of the Save-the-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary for old growth coast redwoods.

CAMPING is available year round. Drinkable
water, restrooms and hot, coin-operated showers
are available. Pitch tents only in the designated
sites. There are no hook-ups or dump stations at
the park. During the summer season, generally
from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the
campground is on a site-specific reservation
system. Because the campground is usually
completely full in the summer; reservations are
strongly recommended.
QUIET HOURS AND GENERATORS: To ensure
an enjoyable experience for everyone, please
do not disturb other campers, regardless of the
time of day or night. Radios and other sound-
producing devices may not be audible beyond
your immediate campsite. Quiet hours are from
10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and generators may only be
operated between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
CHECK-OUT TIME is noon. Please vacate your
site by that time. Check-in is 2 p.m.
FIRES AND FIREWOOD: Fires are allowed only
in established fire rings or camp stoves. Do not
build ground fires outside the fire rings or leave
campfires unattended. Do not gather firewood
in the park––the nutrients must be allowed
to recycle back into the ecosystem. You may
purchase firewood from park personnel.
PARKING at campsites is limited to the space
available on the parking pad at the site. Do not
park vehicles on the grass or anywhere off the
road. Extra vehicles that do not fit in the site
must be parked in the designated overflow area.
Camping fees include one vehicle. There is an
additional parking fee for each extra vehicle.
SPEED LIMIT is 15 mph in all campgrounds and
day-use areas. Please drive carefully, observe
the speed limit, and watch for children.
DOGS must be kept on a leash (no longer than
6 feet) and under control at all times. Dogs may
not be left unattended and must be confined to
a vehicle or tent at night. Dogs are not allowed
on any trails, but they are allowed on-leash on
Cal-Barrel Road and Gold Bluffs Beach. Please be
courteous and clean up after your pets.
BICYCLES are permitted only on designated
trails. Children under 18 years old are required
by law to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle,
skateboard, scooter, etc.
FERN CANYON is open year round from 9
a.m. until dusk (weather and trail conditions
permitting). Seasonal footbridges are available
only during the summer. Waterproof shoes and/
or boots are recommended the rest of the year.
Dogs & bikes are not permitted in Fern Canyon.
WILD ANIMALS: Bear-resistant metal lockers are
provided for each campsite. All food, beverages
and scented items (soap, toothpaste, lotion,
etc.) are required by law to be stored in the
provided lockers. Items should never be left out
unattended except during food preparation or
consumption. Wild animals scavenging for human
food make the park unsafe for both wildlife and
humans.
ROOSEVELT ELK can be seen throughout
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Please
remember that elk are wild animals and can be
unpredictable. Do not approach them under any
circumstances; keep a safe distance at all times.

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CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275
(TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov.
ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting the
California State Parks at (800) 777-0369 or 711, TTY relay service.
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