Prairie Creek Visitor Center
41.3638, -124.0232 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Located just off the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway - in the heart of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Exhibits about the Civilian Conservation Corps and redwood ecology, park information, junior ranger program, bookstore and retail sales.
- Every day
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Summer hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily Winter hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wednesday – Sunday Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
- Summer Hours · Mar 9, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · Every day 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Winter Hours · Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 8, 2027 · Mon–Tue Closed, Wed–Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Closed: Thanksgiving Day · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026
- Closed: Christmas Day · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026
- Closed: New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027
Two stamps at this location for Redwood National and State Parks.
Located in the southern end of the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway - in the heart of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. 6.5 miles north of Orick.
Historic 1930's building that looks like a cabin. It is single story and set in front of towering redwood trees. Porch and steps/ramp in front. RV and trailer parking is not available at this visitor center, but outside of this area 100-400 feet from the building on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. Picnic tables, interpretive panels, trail-head information, and water faucet.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Prairie Creek Visitor Center?
Prairie Creek Visitor Center in Redwood National and State Parks is at 127011 Newton B. Drury Parkway, Orick, CA.
What services does Prairie Creek Visitor Center offer?
Prairie Creek Visitor Center in Redwood National and State Parks lists bicycle - rack, bus/shuttle stop, first aid kit available, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, parking - auto, picnic table, restroom, toilet - flush, trash/litter receptacles, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible.
Is there a passport stamp at Prairie Creek Visitor Center?
Yes. Prairie Creek Visitor Center in Redwood National and State Parks is a National Park Passport stamp location. Two stamps at this location for Redwood National and State Parks.
What is the phone number for Prairie Creek Visitor Center?
Prairie Creek Visitor Center in Redwood National and State Parks can be reached on (707) 464-6101.
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