What city is close to giant redwoods?

What city is closest to the Redwood National Forest? Arcata is the biggest major city near Redwood National Forest. Only 1 hour and 10 minutes from the national park, many visitors choose to stay in this big city when they visit the national park.



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Redwood National and State Parks
  • Trinidad, CA. 23.6 mi / 57 mins.
  • Klamath, CA. 32.8 mi / 1 hour 10 mins.
  • McKinleyville, CA. 32.1 mi / 1 hour 7 mins.
  • Arcata, CA. 39.1 mi / 1 hour 11 mins.
  • Eureka, CA. 45.7 mi / 1 hour 20 mins.
  • Crescent City, CA. 53.6 mi / 1 hour 35 mins.


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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offer some of the best spots to see the behemoths, including the General Sherman tree. Stand below it or take a free park shuttle in the summer to see its size from a distance.

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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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While you could easily spend multiple days in the Redwoods, you can also get a good feel for all the Redwoods have to offer in one adventure-filled day! If you only have one day, make the most of it and see the variety available in this National Park.

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Yes, you can definitely experience Redwood National Park in one day! On my most recent visit, I only spent about 6 hours in the park and still managed to hike Prairie Creek and Foothill Loop Trail (including seeing Big Tree Wayside), Simpson-Reed Trail, and Stout Memorial Grove Trail.

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Where to Stay Overnight on Your San Francisco to Redwood National Park Drive
  • Point Reyes National Seashore: Check out Wildcat Campground and Coast Campground for hike-in beach camping or Olema Campground if you car camp or RV.
  • Bodega Bay/Jenner: Wright's Beach Campground.


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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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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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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.

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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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The giant trees are more impressive in Sequoia but it's super touristy imo. If you want to go for long hikes then Sequoia is better. Redwoods are impressive, but really only grow in small groves. If you want short hikes and a foggy beach then Redwoods is great.

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