Richardson Grove State Park

A 2000-acre forest preserves coastal redwoods along the South Fork of the Eel River, with trails winding through stands of centuries-old trees.

The park, established in 1922 and named after California Governor Friend Richardson, became one of the first protected redwood areas in the state.

Native American tribes of Humboldt County maintain traditional connections to these lands, considering the ancient redwood groves sacred gathering places.

The park provides 159 campsites across three campgrounds - Huckleberry, Madrone, and Oak Flat - each equipped with picnic tables and fire pits.

U.S. Route 101 passes directly through the grove, creating the narrowest section of the highway's entire length from California to Washington.

Location: Humboldt County

Inception: 1922

Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation

Address: US 101 95542 Garberville 95542 Garberville

Phone: +17072473318

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=422

GPS coordinates: 40.01670,-123.80000

Latest update: May 24, 2025 11:24