Redwood National and State Parks

The park complex encompasses 133,000 acres of protected land, featuring the tallest trees on Earth, wild rivers, and 40 miles of pristine coastline.

Established in 1968, the parks formed after decades of logging threatened ancient redwood forests, with 90 percent of original trees already cut down.

Native American tribes Yurok and Tolowa inhabited the region for thousands of years, using redwood trees to build houses and canoes.

Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway provides vehicle access through the park, with opportunities to spot black bears, Roosevelt elk, and mountain lions.

Hyperion, the world's tallest known living tree, stands at 380.1 feet within the park boundaries.

Location: Del Norte County

Location: Humboldt County

Inception: October 2, 1968

Website: https://nps.gov/redw

Operator: National Park Service;California Department of Parks and Recreation

Phone: +17074646101

Website: https://nps.gov/redw

GPS coordinates: 41.37389,-123.99806

Latest update: August 1, 2025 08:12