Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Redwood National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 113 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
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.
41.35983, -124.02943 · 41°21'35.4"N 124°1'46.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 69°F in Sep, down to 51°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 65 | 56 | 51 |
| Low °F | 36 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 36 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
- Can you reserve a site at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
- No. Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
- Fish Lake Campground 19.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pearch Creek Campground 26.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prairie Creek Visitor Center 0.4 mi · Facility
- Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park 2.6 mi · Campground
- Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center 6 mi · Facility
- Fish Lake 19.1 mi · Facility
- E-Ne-Nuck Campground 21 mi · Campground
- Aikens Creek West Campground 21.5 mi · Campground
- Trinidad Head Lighthouse 22.1 mi · Facility
- Big Flat Campground 23.4 mi · Campground
- Mill Creek Campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park 24 mi · Campground
- Orleans Ranger District 25.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 1-800-444-7275
- Email redw_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
- Book reservecalifornia.com
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-28.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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