Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
41.3598, -124.0294 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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.
- Every day
- All Day
Reservations are essential from May to October.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- 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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Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
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