Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
41.3598, -124.0294 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Reservation detailsEnjoy 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.
- Every day
- All Day
Reservations are essential from May to October.
This is the standard nightly fee for tent and RV sites.
This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Disable Discount Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Distinguished Veterans Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
This is the nightly fee for Federal “America the Beautiful” Senior or Access Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Federal Annual Passholders pay the standard camping fee.
Reservations can be made through the California State Parks at Reserve California (1-800-444-7275).
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - year round
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - year round
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Showers
- Hot - Year Round · Free - Year Round
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 27 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 24 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
There is an ADA trail from the campground to the amphitheater. All campsites are level and made of aggregate materials.
Four cabins are ADA accessible.
Fires are only allowed in the provided fire rings, or in a portable camp stove.
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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.
The designated "Hike and Bike" camping sites are only for those visitors that hike in, or bicycle in. Visitors arriving by any vehicle may not use the "Hike and Bike" sites.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Can you reserve a campsite at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
Yes. Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Redwood National and State Parks has 75 sites that can be reserved in advance.
How many campsites does Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park have?
Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Redwood National and State Parks has 75 campsites.
What is the maximum RV length at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park publishes a maximum RV length of 27 feet. Longer rigs will not fit its sites.
How much does it cost to camp at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Redwood National and State Parks charges between Free and $35 per night, depending on the site type.
Are there showers at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
Yes. Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Redwood National and State Parks lists showers: Hot - Year Round · Free - Year Round.
Is there drinking water at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
Yes. Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Redwood National and State Parks lists drinking water: Yes - year round.
Is there cell service at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
No. Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Redwood National and State Parks does not list cell reception.
Is there a dump station at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
No. Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Redwood National and State Parks does not list dump station.
Is Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park wheelchair accessible?
Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Redwood National and State Parks: There is an ADA trail from the campground to the amphitheater. All campsites are level and made of aggregate materials.
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