How much does it cost to see the redwood trees?

Redwood National and State Parks are fee free with the exception of day use areas within the Prairie Creek Redwoods, Del Norte Coast Redwoods, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Parks. State park day use passes and Interagency Federal Passes (Senior, Annual, Access, etc.) are accepted within these three state parks.



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There are no entrance fees to drive the scenic roads or highways in our three state parks and national park. National Park: Redwood National Park is free to visit!

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The best way to visit Redwoods is on a road trip, visiting from either Portland (OR), Sacramento (CA), or San Francisco (CA). Many visitors add the Redwoods to their Highway 1 road trip when traveling from Los Angeles to the Pacific Northwest.

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California > Redwood National and State Parks. All the redwood parks can be visited year-round. Spring is the best time overall, especially from April through June. The woods are at their most lush and green, until Memorial Day the parks aren't too crowded, and all the trails and roads are usually open.

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If you want to visit the redwoods trees, you should stay in one of the towns near the Redwoods National and State Parks. Arcata is one of the best ones and it offers excellent accommodations such as the Classic Craftsman cabin.

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Redwood National Park is home to the world's tallest trees and old-growth redwood forests. Many of the trees in the forest of over 300 feet tall and 2,000 years old. The redwoods alone are enough to make this park worth visiting.

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Great experience! The views from the skywalk were amazing! Such a wonderful experience!! It's amazing to feel like you are up in the trees, and looking down in the ferns was amazing as well.

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What is the closest town to Redwood National Park? Klamath is the closest town to Redwood National Park. Not to be confused with the Klamath in Oregon, this is a small California town with only one major hotel.

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Only on the Northern California coast EUREKA, Calif. -- Not one but three giant redwoods offer motorists the opportunity to steer their wheels through a living tree. All are right off US Highway 101, known as the Redwood Highway, within an hour or so drive of the historic seaport of Eureka.

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There are three drive-through coastal redwood (not giant sequoia) trees on U.S. 101 along the “Avenue of the Giants” highway in northern California. All are private businesses, which charge a small fee to drive your car through the tree.

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At any time of year, visitors to Redwood National and State Parks should be prepared for many types of weather. Dress in layers to accommodate any eventuality. Pack rain gear and wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots with non-slip soles—the moist rain forest and coast can be slippery.

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Did you know? The largest redwood in the world lives in Sequoia National Park, California. It stands at an incredible 84 metres tall and 11.1 metres wide.

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Visit the Largest Giant Redwoods in Sequoia National Park Sequoia National Park is where you'll find the world's most massive tree, General Sherman, and the only-slightly-smaller General Grant Tree. Not only are they big, but they're old, too. Scientists estimate these trees to be between 1,800 and 2,700 years old.

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How far is it from Yosemite National Park to Redwood National Park? The distance between Yosemite National Park and Redwood National Park is 342 miles. The road distance is 506.2 miles.

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The 45-mile Direct Route will take around 1 hour 15 minutes to complete if you drive straight through Redwood National Park without stopping. We'd always suggest leaving a lot longer than this - at least half a day but ideally more - since there are so many stunning views to enjoy en route.

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Best Hikes in Redwood National Park
  • Lady Bird Johnson Grove. Lady Bird Johnson Grove is often considered the most popular hike at Redwood National Park. ...
  • Fern Canyon. Fern Canyon is my favorite hike at Redwood National Park even though there's no redwoods. ...
  • The Big Tree. ...
  • Stout Grove. ...
  • Simpson Reed Trail.


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Redwood National Park Facts
  • California Experienced A “Logging Boom” As Redwood Became The Wood Of Choice.
  • A League Was Established To Save The Redwoods.
  • The Tallest Redwood Tree Is Six Stories Taller Than The Statue Of Liberty.


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