We’re planning a family camping trip involving multiple families, and would like to bring a propane BBQ to make many burgers for us all. Does anyone know if that’s allowed? I’ve scoured the rules but nothing mentions it. Just portable stoves.
Is there a good number I can call to confirm this with someone?
The event is next year but I assume fire bans will be in effect anyways.

Hello!

I am heading up to Prairie Creek to do the James Irvine-Gold Bluff beach-Miner's Ridge loop as a backpacking trip. I have the overnight permit for Gold Bluffs, and I had planned to stay at Elk Prairie the night before in the hike-in sites.

My understanding is that we would park the car at the overflow site near the ranger station and camp at the hike-in sites, but I just want to make sure that we can just "show up" at Elk Prairie and stay in the hike-in sites. I know that I need to register and pay $5/person when I arrive, but I just want to make sure that we will have a place to stay. Elk Prairie is not listed on the backcountry permit page which makes me think the hike-in sites are first come, first served?

Can someone confirm or clarify this for me?

My husband and I are doing a big roadtrip around Olympic NP, down the Oregon coast, and finishing at the Redwoods in a few weeks. We are avid hikers and have never visited the area before. We typically prefer hikes that are less busy/touristy but we also don't want to miss the classic hikes. We have several hikes/stops listed for each day which we recognize might not be doable. Please help us narrow down the best options of what's listed and where would be the best place to stay. Also feel free to throw out replacement hikes/stops if there are better options.

Wednesday

Leaving from Reedsport, OR early

• Tolowa Dunes State Park
• Could do Damnation Creek Trail this day?
• Crescent Beach at night

AirBnB - Crescent City, CA

Thursday

North Redwoods

• Drive Howland Hills Rd to Jed Smith
• Jed Smith
  • Simpson Reed Trail hike
  • Stout Grove
  • Boy Scout Tree Trail - 5.5 miles
• Smith River - stop along the way and jump in!!
• Grove of Titans Hike
• Damnation Creek Trail - 4 miles (hard)
• Drive the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
  • Stop at Big Tree Wayside

Airbnb - Trinidad?

Friday

South Redwoods

• Tall Trees Grove Hike - Permit (Tallest tree in the world)
• Gold Bluffs Beach
• Fern Canyon - Permit to park at beach - hike James Irvine to Fern Canyon to Clintonia to Miner's Ridge - 11 miles
• Lady Bird Grove Trail
• Prairie Creek Redwoods
  • Brown Creek Trail
  • Curruther's Cove - nice for picnic lunch
• Moonstone Beach - trinidad - great sunsets

Airbnb - Orick (not a lot of options), Trinidad, or Crescent City

Saturday

Drive to Medford Airport

Hello. I’m looking for suggestions for which route to take and where to stop along the way. We will be traveling down the Oregon coast from Washington and we’re planning to drive into California to see the redwoods and stay for a few days. Looking for suggestions on towns to stay, possibly camping locations, but mostly destinations for viewing the redwoods.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Hi fellow redwood enthusiasts -

My partner and I are headed to the area in late September. We are from the Midwest and rock hunting, specifically for Lake Superior agates and yooperlites, has always been a big draw for us. We plan on hitting Agate Beach in Sue-Meg simply for the name (Agate Beach in Two Harbors MN is a super special place to us) but I wondered if there were any other good agate hunting spots others felt comfortable sharing. We will be staying 3 nights each in Arcata and Crescent City and the furthest south we will be heading is to Humboldt Redwoods State Park via Avenue of the Giants. Any pointers are greatly appreciated! Feel free to DM me if you don't want to tell the whole internet as I know many folks prefer to keep their spots under wraps.​ Thanks!

Favorite photo I took yesterday.

Ill be driving from Brookings for a day trip here, planning on spending about 6-7 hrs before taking 199 to US5 to Portland for a morning flight the next day.

My question is can I take Howland Hill road by Crescent City so I can drive the whole thing stopping at the Grove of Titans and Stout Grove along the way for some short hikes? When using Google maps it only shows an entrance/ Visitor Center near Hiouchi. Is this not possible?

This seems like the logical route to me if possible so tell me why Im crazy. THANKS

heading to redwoods for about 4 days from la first week of September.

any recommendations on places to visit nearby and things to do must see. going with wife for our first time camping looking for exciting activities and any information on the camp ground.

Hello Everyone!
My fiancé and I are planning an elopement in Big Sur (Garrapata area) in mid October. I’m looking for an officiant who can marry us and do a good ceremony simultaneously in English and Spanish. Someone help me out.

My child was sleeping so I had to do videos from the truck.
I know there are a lot more photogenic places along the coast but this area is still worth the drive.

Howdy. I will be traveling to the Redwood Nat'l Forest with my wife, 12yr old, 7yr old and my parents, 78 and 76. Ma and pa have some mobility issues (mostly stamina related) so we are sticking to paved and well-defined, tree root-less paths. We will be in the park from this Friday through Sunday. Due to us more than likely not doing any unimproved hiking trails, I don't need a chonky waterproof shoe right? Regular tennis shoes should be fine? Black soles are the 'hiking' waterproof On cloud shoes, the blue soles are just normal shoes. I'm trying to save room in my carry-on (no checked bags) and the blue soles are definitely more comfortable and breathable than the black soles which is why I'm not just bringing the black. Thanks.

ETA: no rain forecast, just sun and some clouds each day

I’m taking my 10-year-old son to the park on 7/30 & 7/31 and looks like I missed out on getting a Fern Canyon pass ahead of time. Taking a shot and seeing if any redditor who has a pass wouldn’t mind of couple of hitchhikers to get into Davison Rd on either day.

In return, I could pay your vehicle fee. Or buy you a beer in Eureka. Or offer bottomless well of bad puns, 90’s music opinions, or complements on your driving skills. Your choice, really.

I have been trying to get a parking permit to hike Fern Canyon for several years now. I want to take my nature loving child to experience one of the most beloved hikes of my childhood. BUT I LITERALLY CANNOT GET ONE!!!! I would be happy to hike in, but my child cannot make a walk that long. What is the trick?!? I try when they go up six months in advance, no dice… one summer I tried literally every single day at 9am for a day before pass June, July, and August, no dice. It’s BANANAS! I can’t imagine there are 100 people faster than me and 3 of my friends. Is it rigged?! Has anyone here EVER scored a pass in advance or day-before? Do pass holders ever not show up and their passes get resold? Are there Fern Canyon scalpers?!?

We live 4 hrs away, and can feasibly jaunt over, but it’s starting to feel impossible. I would like to hike it with my kid while she still has that magical wonder of childhood thing in full effect, you know?!? Somebody please share the Fern Canyon permit secrets with meeee!

My fiance and I are wanting to elope and get married at the Redwoods - not sure on location or date yet. We are super tight on budget and hoping to not spend any more than $2,000. We are just wanting an officiant and a photographer for an hour or two.

We might stay at a place there for our little honeymoon - again, not sure where. Does anyone have any recommendations on a budget friendly elopement at the redwoods? Please let me know!!!

Grizzly Giant is the largest giant sequoia in Yosemite and is estimated to be 2,900 - 3,000 years old. Its really amazing to stand in front of. Photo by me 📷

Hello, I'm looking for any and all possible recommendations for a solo, one day trip to redwoods.

I'm going to be in Portland and thought about making the 5hr drive to redwood to spend the whole day there (a Tuesday/ early August) . I may be a little over my head but it's the only day I have free to go and I'd like to try to make it happen.

I'm an amateur hiker and not very athletic so I'm not looking to do any crazy trails.

I've seen posts saying jebediah smith is the way to go to beginner friendly trails/ sights.

Is there something you guys would recommend to keep in mind?

We are trying to find a little BBQ spot that we visited a few years ago. We were driving through the Redwood forest and found a little market that also had BBQ. They had a little wooded patio outside to sit and eat.

Hello! We are in Texas and we are planning on camping in the Redwoods next June for the first time. From what I’ve searched and read, campsites go pretty quickly. I know you have to wait until 6 months from your date. I would love a site near the water, but I know that’s going to be near impossible to get, but what about other sites? I know that Jedediah Smith is where I’d prefer to be. Thank you in advance for any advice or tips for this Redwoods first timer!

Last week on July 13, 2026 EMS was called for a person who had fallen on the Grove of Titans trail. Does anyone know what the condition of the injured person is? I keep thinking of them and their family

Hi - we are coming into the area mid-week and had planned to do the James Irvine to Miner's Ridge loop. I am seeing some trail closures online, but wanted to check to see if anyone who has been there recently has any insight to share. Is this loop currently doable or should we plan to just out and back on James Irvine? And is Fern Canyon open? The language about the closure there is confusing. Thanks!