Photo: NPS Photo / Steve Olson

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Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

75 sites · $17.50–$35 · Reservations · RVs to 27 ft

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Reservations$17.50–$35 / night

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75Sites

75Reservable

$17.50–$35Per night

27 ftRVs

21 tent only1 rv only

Reservations

Reservations can be made through the California State Parks at Reserve California (1-800-444-7275).

Fees

Standard Camping Fee This is the standard nightly fee for tent and RV sites.	$35.00
CA State Parks Disabled Discount Camping Fee This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Disable Discount Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in.	$17.50
CA State Parks Distinguished Veterans Camping Fee This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Distinguished Veterans Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in.	Free
Federal Senior & Access Camping Fee This is the nightly fee for Federal “America the Beautiful” Senior or Access Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Federal Annual Passholders pay the standard camping fee.	$17.50

Season & hours

Elk Prairie Campground

Reservations are essential from May to October.

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · Hot - Year Round, Free - Year Round
Drinking water · year round
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · year round
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · year round
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 27 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 24 ft
RV notes	The limit is a 27-foot RV or a 24-foot trailer.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Fires are only allowed in the provided fire rings, or in a portable camp stove.
Wheelchair	There is an ADA trail from the campground to the amphitheater. All campsites are level and made of aggregate materials.
ADA	Four cabins are ADA accessible.
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Getting there

Crescent City, CA 95531

This campground is located on the southern end of the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. The closest exit off Highway 101 is Exit #753. Redwood National and State Parks is about 6-7 hours north of San Francisco. Avenue of the Giants and Humboldt Redwoods State Park is about 2-3 hours.

Contact

1-800-444-7275 · redw_information@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Redwood National and State Parks

Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park26 sites · $17.50–$35 · Reservations · RVs to 24 ft Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park86 sites · $17.50–$35 · Reservations · RVs to 25 ft Mill Creek Campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park145 sites · $17.50–$35 · Reservations · RVs to 28 ft

About Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Enjoy ancient coast redwoods, grazing Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer in Elk Prairie, easy access to over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails, and seasonal ranger-led programs. Cabins available. Located in the heart of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 6 miles north of Orick, CA. From early October to mid-May, this campground switches to "First come, first served" sites. Head to campground kiosk upon arrival to check for availability.

Photos

Brown and yellow park sign. — This developed campground is located on the edge of a large meadow. · NPS Photo

Two vehicles next to a brown building. Redwood trees in the background. — Reservations are essential for this popular campground. · NPS Photo

Brown and green building with ADA ramp. — Four ADA accessible rustic cabins can be reserved. · NPS Photo

Brown building in front of redwood trees. — Basic facilities are located at this campground. · NPS Photo

A trailer, picnic table and bear-proof storage box. — Several sites have little shade or privacy. · NPS Photo

A tent and picnic table in the shade. — Most sites are located under trees and offer some privacy. · NPS Photo

A park ranger chats with a family sitting at a picnic table. Two tents are nearby. — Camping under the redwoods is enjoyed by many here. · NPS / John Chao

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

45°F

Patchy Fog then Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

63°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Thu, Nov 12

Night

49°F

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri, Nov 13

Day

58°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri, Nov 13

Night

45°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat, Nov 14

Day

57°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Light Rain

Sat, Nov 14

Night

45°F

Light Rain

Sun, Nov 15

Day

55°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

Rules

The designated "Hike and Bike" camping sites are only for those visitors that hike in, or bicycle in. Visitors arriving by any vehicle may not use the "Hike and Bike" sites.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.