Camping in Redwood
- Campgrounds
- 4
- Sites
- 332
- Reservable
- 332
- Longest RV
- 28 ft
- 2 dump stations
- Cell service
- 2/4
- campgrounds
- From
- $17.5
- per night
Every campground
Sites, rules and amenities
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | RV max | Cell | Showers | Dump | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park | 145 | 145 | 0 | 28 ft | No | — | Yes | $17.5 | Reserve |
| Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park | 86 | 86 | 0 | 25 ft | Yes | — | Yes | $17.5 | Reserve |
| Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park | 75 | 75 | 0 | 27 ft | No | — | No | $17.5 | Reserve |
| Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park | 26 | 26 | 0 | 24 ft | Yes | — | No | $17.5 | Reserve |
When booking opens
Booking windows for campsites and lodges
Campground booking · California State Parks (Reserve California)
Four developed campgrounds managed by California State Parks (including Jedediah Smith)
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially in summer, and are made on the Reserve California website. No booking window is stated on the NPS pages. Backcountry camping needs a free permit obtained by online reservation only.
“Reservations are strongly recommended , especially during the busy summer months.”
Lodging booking · California State Parks (Reserve California)
Elk Prairie Campground cabins (Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 4), Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park cabins (4)
These eight basic campground cabins are typically reserved months in advance, so early booking is recommended. No window is stated.
“These cabins are typically reserved months in advance , so early booking is recommended.”
What the NPS says
Reservations, in the park's words
Mill Creek Campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Reservations can be made through the California State Parks at Reserve California www.reservecalifornia.com/ or 1-800-444-7275 (8am-6pm PST).
Reservation site →Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Reservations can be made through the California State Parks at Reserve California (1-800-444-7275).
Reservation site →Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Reservations can be made through the California State Parks at Reserve California (1-800-444-7275).
Reservation site →Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Reservations can be made through the California State Parks at Reserve California (1-800-444-7275).
Reservation site →About this data
Site counts, reservation splits, RV limits and amenities are the National Park Service’s own records for each campground, retrieved from the NPS Data API and shown without edits (a dash means the park did not state it). Seasons, fees and availability change — the campground’s Recreation.gov page is the authority for what is open and bookable today.
Sources · 3
- 1.NPS Data API — /campgrounds · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 2.Reservation, permit, lottery and camping pages of each park on nps.gov and Recreation.gov, read and quoted · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 3.Redwood National and State Parks — Camping (nps.gov) · National Park Service
FAQ
Redwood camping questions
- How many campgrounds does Redwood have?
- The National Park Service lists 4 campgrounds in Redwood National and State Parks with 332 sites in total: 332 reservable.
- Do I need a reservation to camp in Redwood?
- Every campground reservations. Check each campground's Recreation.gov page for its booking window.
- Can I bring an RV to Redwood?
- Yes. 4 campgrounds allow RVs; the longest stated limit is 28 feet (Mill Creek Campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park). 2 campgrounds have a dump station. Hookups are rare in national parks — check each campground's details.
- Is there cell service at Redwood campgrounds?
- The NPS reports cell reception at 2 of 4 campgrounds (Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park). Coverage depends on your carrier.
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