Drive through lush forest to a sunny beach
The mostly unpaved, 7-mile-long Davison Road takes visitors from the park’s shady redwood forest to sunny (or foggy) Gold Bluffs Beach, which features campground and picnic areas, a section of the Coastal Trail, and the popular Fern Canyon trailhead. Along the way, the chances of seeing elk are excellent. Also be ready for cliffs, ponds, waterfalls, and a swift transition to wind-sculpted, salt-sprayed Sitka spruce and coastal scrub. The turnoff to Davison Road is 2.5 miles north of Orick on Highway 101. Motorhomes/RVs and trailers are prohibited.
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Amenities & Fees
$8 for day-use vehicle entry; no charge to walk or bike into the park. Camping and Lodging: Reservations can be made online at ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling the toll free telephone number at 1-800-444-PARK. For more camping near the park, visit HipCamp.com.
Park Information
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
What To Pack
- Safety: We want visitors to enjoy their experience safely. Simple actions can positively increase your outdoor experience. Such actions include taking water and snacks along with you, staying on designated trails, taking breaks, and letting people know where you are going and approximately what time you're coming back. For more outdoor safety tips, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips (external link).
- What To Bring: Layers of clothing. In the rainy season, pack warm hats, scarves, mittens and plenty of thick, fast-drying socks. And don't forget the raincoats and rain pants. Water, snacks a field guide, binoculars.
More Information
For more information about scenic drives in Redwood National and State Parks, check out the RNP website (external link).
