Redwood National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Redwood National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 3-Day Tour to Oregon Redwood Crater Lake from San Francisco

• Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Redwood National and State Park

• Redwood National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

• All-In-One California Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle Tour

• 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle

Visiting Redwood National Park is absolutely free—no entrance fees are charged, and there are no entry booths or pass requirements. You’re welcome to drive, hike, or explore without any admission cost. A fee is required to camp, and some nearby state park areas, such as Fern Canyon, may require day-use fees or permits, depending on access. You can also book guided tours that feature the redwoods along with other scenic spots along the West Coast; multi-day options start around US$600.

You can glimpse the beauty of Redwood National Park in a day, but 2–3 days will allow you to explore more fully. Popular stops include the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail near Orick, a scenic walk among old-growth giants, and the Bald Hills Road Scenic Drive, which offers views and overlooks of forests and prairies. Longer stays give you time to combine beaches, coastal trails, and scenic byways such as Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, a 10-mile (16-kilometer) route through old-growth giants.

Yes, Redwood National Park offers trails suitable for every ability. Enjoy easy routes, such as the Big Tree Wayside and the Circle Trail. Moderate hikes include the Mill Creek Trail, which winds through old-growth redwoods and along rivers. For experienced hikers, some trails require permits and offer deep immersion into the forest, such as the Tall Trees Trail.

Yes, Roosevelt elk are commonly seen in places such as Elk Prairie, Bald Hills Road, and near Prairie Creek; some herds number up to 250 animals. You can also watch coho salmon spawning between November and December in rivers and creeks such as Redwood Creek: Spot salmon from bridges over Prairie Creek or Lost Man Creek when conditions are low and clear.

Visit in spring (April and May) or early fall (September and October) for mild weather and fewer crowds. Spring offers lush greenery and wildflowers, while fall brings colorful scenery and calmer trails. Summer is warm but busy, and winter can be wet and unpredictable, with limited access to some areas.